Nothing is really solid right now, but I might as well get the word out for opinions and advice.
I'm thinking of building a UK ant (0-150g)
at some point. Probably when everything falls together. It is to my understanding the class sees a lot of action, so yeah.
Personal notes here:- With a minimum budget of £150 and a surveying of the potential parts I will use on the Robot Marketplace money may not be too much of a problem, but the weight of parts is.
- I do not have real experience with metalworking, and only lower-school experience with electronics, but any equipment required should be attainable, and it may be possible that I have local sources to assist a project. I have previously cut wood and plastic (PVC I believe?) with workshop tools, powered and not.
- We have electric RC cars and a model airplane that may be possible to raid for parts, if only for the free battery and some crystals if required. Possibly wheels too but they may not be suitable for the job.
- Currently I am only referring to the Robot Marketplace for parts. Armor will be something to think about.
- I still have no bloody idea how I'm going to create the shell.
The primary idea:A four wheeled box rammer/pusher inspired by New Blood Storm 2, or perhaps more simply, a lower profile, highly mobile Eye Poker (ya'know, from Stock AI) without the spikes. Even simpler if need be, Tornado.
And here's my would-be shopping list for it so far:
x4 30:1 Micro Geared Motor - About 9.64 grams each and about £9.79 each -
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PL1093.htmlThese seem to be the motor I should use for 4wd given if I go for the heavier 35:1s (
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-GM19.html ) half of the weight of the bot would be taken up by the drivetrain. It really depends on if the other components allow for it.
x4 1.75 inch Lite Flite Wheel 2pk - About 6.52 grams each, currently discounted at about £2.45 a pair -
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-DAV5517.htmlThey seem to be a respectable choice. If the projected height of the bot is small enough I'll go for the 1.5 inch wheels (
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-DAV5515.html ) instead - drilling the axle hole shouldn't be an issue.
x4 Lite Flite Hub - 1.2 grams each and about £3.06 a pair -
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-FT-LITE-HUBS.htmlTo attach the Lite Flites, ofcourse. Probably the most convenient because of the adhesive fixture of the wheels.
As for motor mounting I'm not sure: There's the choice of the smaller (
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PL989.html ) and the extended bracket (
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-PL1089.html ) for these micro motors.
The total cost for the motors, wheels and hubs would be about £50 and they weigh in together at about 69.44 grams, leaving 80g and £100 for other stuff.
The backup idea:In the case four wheel drive is not viable I could instead have a fast box 2WD rammer/pusher with a resilient front end, which particularly makes me think of All or Nothing (BBEANS) except with a ramplate instead of the rows of spikes.
Would-be shopping list for it so far:
x2 35:1 Micro Geared Motor - 15 grams each, about £11.66 each -
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-GM19.htmlWithout the need for four motors, I can definitely use two of these heavier motors. Same again though, if the weight of the other components allows it it may be possible to go for a 1:30 COPAL (
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-COPAL30.html )
x2 1.75 inch Lite Flite Wheel 2pk - About 6.52 grams each, currently discounted at about £2.45 a pair -
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-DAV5517.htmlx2 Lite Flite Hub - 1.2 grams each and about £3.06 a pair -
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-FT-LITE-HUBS.htmlAn issue here would be if I go for a caster for both sides up or just have the robot's front drag across the floor.
This setup weighs about 45.44 grams and costs about £28.33 - certainly a lot cheaper and lighter, leaving 105 grams and £121.
Building a prototype in RA2 won't be a problem. Actually drawing them up is a bit hard without all of the necessary components.
Which idea is the primary and which is the 'backup' may change as describing the backup plan as All or Nothing makes me a little fonder to see it in action.
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But yeah, I'll try hang around. Heck, I never uninstalled RA2. Or DSL.
out of League of Legends, messing around in ROBLOX.. haven't been doing much RA2. Seem to recall the reason for slipping away was the feeling that most people who were signing up at the time and designing the typical rookie stock bots were building stronger bots then I ever did in under a month. Rather disheartening.
