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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Robotics Questions MEGATHREAD

« on: June 01, 2013, 10:31:33 AM »

One last question

We were planning to return the charger we got to RobotMarketPlace, how would one go about doing that?

There are no returns on electronics items or on custom, made-to-order items (especially cut-to-order carbon fiber, custom battery packs, and custom cut metal products), unless there is a manufacturing defect. No returns will be accepted on items that have been modified or damaged by the buyer. Returns WILL NOT be considered if customer has been in possession of the item for 60 days or more. Please contact us to find out if your item may qualify for a return. Returned merchandise is subject to a minimum 15% restocking fee.

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Tournament Archives / Re: Motorama style tournament (Name TBA)

« on: May 31, 2013, 08:40:42 PM »

need more weight to play with.

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Discussion / Re: Building Styles - A Discussion

« on: May 30, 2013, 07:20:17 PM »

thin lexan is flexible. it won't snap, it will bend out of the way.



i've always viewed irl building is about trying to replicate the feel and functionality of real robots.

i'll use my bot "contender" as an example.



it uses NPC fast with techno wheels for drive, has metal hinge wedges, the best plows, built to the weight limit and holds its own against the DSL 2.1 AI.

sounds pretty abusive to the irl rules right?



what i'm trying to say is as long as there is a real life counterpart in looks and performance, a robot is realistic.

irl is not about putting spikes all over a robot (nary) or building a bad dsl bot and calling it irl.

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DSL TC Showcases / Re: MassimoV's Showcase

« on: May 30, 2013, 04:15:15 PM »

Might bring this to Poker Night. Not that good but it looks nice IMO.
(Image removed from quote.)

i'd flip the piglets 180 and have them inside the beaters

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DSL TC Showcases / Re: SKBT's showcase

« on: May 30, 2013, 01:46:57 PM »

oh hey look its not IRL

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Off-Topic Discussion / Re: The General Chatter Thread.

« on: May 30, 2013, 12:57:02 PM »

guess who`s drunk!

swoooosh?

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Chatterbox / Re: apology for recent actions

« on: May 29, 2013, 09:43:10 PM »

I didn't see what happened so I don't know what you did but thank you for manning up and admitting you were wrong.

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Tournament Archives / Re: RNP: Poker Night at the Arena - Discussion

« on: May 29, 2013, 08:10:54 PM »

Vrooom?

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Robotics Questions MEGATHREAD

« on: May 29, 2013, 08:05:13 PM »

m4 is tiny and metric so i don't recommend it because they are slightly harder to find.

getting small damaged bolts or screws out of a robot is a pain.



i don't go smaller than 10-32 machine screws for metal or #10 woodscrews for uhmw. also you are much less likely to break a 10-32 tap than a m4 tap.

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Guess the Bot

« on: May 26, 2013, 08:27:45 AM »

Frame Train?

correct

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Guess the Bot

« on: May 25, 2013, 10:52:53 PM »

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Guess the Bot

« on: May 25, 2013, 06:54:26 PM »

stingray. i was supposed to fight it at moto 12 but they forfeited.

nevermind i goofed...

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Robots Showcase / Re: Team Ignition

« on: May 25, 2013, 12:46:35 PM »

ribs parrots everything from the ask aaron site.

you need a better charger. the charge rate on the one you have is very slow and will not correctly charge your battery.

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Robots Showcase / Re: Team Ignition

« on: May 25, 2013, 11:26:27 AM »

read your post wrong, sorry

here's the charger:
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-GPMM3318.html

that is a terrible charger for the price.

you really want a better charger like this http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18066__Turnigy_Accucel_6_50W_6A_Balancer_Charger_w_accessories_USA_Warehouse_.html

with this power supply http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__36904__Hobbyking_105W_15V_7A_Switching_DC_Power_Supply_USA_Warehouse_.html

this is a much better charger for about the same price.

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DSL TC Showcases / Re: S.H.I.E.L.D's failcase

« on: May 24, 2013, 10:59:58 PM »

I'll wait for other people to give their input.

i would reject it until you find me a real robot that looks like that.

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Robots Showcase / Re: Team Ignition

« on: May 23, 2013, 06:52:12 PM »

i wanted the info about your charger.


also you can get cheaper lipos from hobbyking. an equivalent to yours costs $5.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=20415

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Tournament Archives / Re: RNP: The HoriZon - SBV

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:40:48 PM »

thanks for being an awesome host.

your video editing skills made it a very enjoyable, if short tourney to watch.

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Robots Showcase / Re: Team Ignition

« on: May 22, 2013, 08:22:53 PM »

what's the chargers brand/model? you might be able to adjust the charge rating to match the battery.


a 1250+ mah pack is lolverkill in any non weaponed bot. i think i use around 700mah per match in phoenix

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Robotics Questions MEGATHREAD

« on: May 22, 2013, 03:55:10 PM »

might want to glue them back together when you put on the fingertech hubs so they don't come apart in combat.

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Robotics Questions MEGATHREAD

« on: May 22, 2013, 03:49:16 PM »

What exactly is the "point of no return"?

you glued the wheels on the davehubs, or removed the plastic hub or committed to using davehubs.