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Messages - drgn006
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« on: October 04, 2009, 03:34:04 PM »
Well... for starters. Who is starting this company? And how will it operate in a "nonprofit" sense? Will bot parts only be sold at minimum markup just to keep the business going and not put any money into the pocket of the owner? I am. Yes, the parts will be sold with minimal markup (~$5 for a 5A/ 11A max esc), with the minimal profit going back into producing more of the parts. All parts would be like this.
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« on: October 04, 2009, 03:08:31 PM »
Considering doing something like this.
Would be a nonprofit made to help beginners get into the robotic combat sport by providing low cost electronics, motors, wheels, etc. Also would hold a yearly event in the northeast for ants, beetles, and hobbyweights. Comments, ideas, etc, are appreciated.
Not sure about how easy it is to get a non profit, so if I do it, I might not make it a nonprofit, not to say I'd be doing it to try to make money - that certainly isn't what it's about.
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« on: October 03, 2009, 08:19:40 PM »
Will have pics after the fights soon. One one, lost 2.
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« on: October 03, 2009, 08:18:39 PM »
maniac kathy won 2nd place at the event! Congrats! It looked great. Who'd you end up losing to? (I left a little early since fiasco was out)
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« on: September 16, 2009, 08:16:53 PM »
but do they work with a normal rx? Yes, of course.
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« on: September 16, 2009, 07:16:24 AM »
i use modded servo guts for drive escs and they work quite well. Servo guts you're looking at $5 - $10 each, with these you're looking at $0.65 - $1.00 each. Servo guts can definitely work for the same purpose. Like custom electronics, I wouldn't use them in anything with a weapon.
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« on: September 15, 2009, 09:21:24 PM »
 It's a 2001 BMW 330ci. It's an amazing car - have to keep an eye on the speedometer at ALL times; it's an extremely smooth ride.
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« on: September 15, 2009, 08:46:07 PM »
I'm sure I'm not the only builder who realizes the importance of these forums. Robot combat is not what it used to be, but these forums and forums like these help to keep it alive. Mine is Maniac Kathy I see you're going to Franklin Institute as well. Best of luck. "You should get some better pics, that one is a bit blurry..." Yeah, I plan to take a better pic soon.
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« on: September 11, 2009, 10:16:48 PM »
Your mom is gonna kick your ass if you mess up her kitchen floor! Hah, I wouldn't dare spin it up in the house, let alone in the kitchen! "Cool, I will be at that competition too with my robot, so I will see Fiasco and your two antweights soon. " Which bots are yours? Leprechaun won't be there. TR4 is not combat ready, but there was no damage from last competition, so it should be competing.
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« on: September 11, 2009, 09:06:04 AM »
Just wondering.... did you purchase that bot, or buld it from scratch. Bought the chassis on eBay from Kevin Barker, Team Velocity (Amazing engineer, this thing is extremely well built), added the electronics and made some slight improvements. This will be my first competition with it. http://www.teamvelocityrobotics.com/About.htm
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« on: September 11, 2009, 09:00:15 AM »
Whats your teams name? Disaster Area. Why?
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« on: September 11, 2009, 08:55:09 AM »
Fiasco Weight: 12 lbs http://www.buildersdb.com/botpics/7716.jpgEntering a competition with it next month. Hopefully it'll do well. Was just testing it, blew out one of the drive motors. Better stock up on them.
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« on: June 09, 2009, 01:39:01 PM »
Update: Decided on a middleweight, 2 motors, 4 wheels. Frame with tires is about 45 lbs. Using 1" welded square steel tube, 10" rubber tires with custom steel hubs. Using sprockets and chain for the drivetrain. 2x 12V NiMh for 24V 3300mAh. 3/8" steel "plow" for a weapon. Haven't decided on the top/bottom/side armor. Most likely steel or 7075 aluminum.
I'll take what I learn from this to build the heavyweight for battlebots. Maybe they'll allow middleweights in the next one... I won't hold my breath.
Would appreciate any feedback from real builders...
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« on: June 09, 2009, 01:29:00 PM »
Some copals are bad. the 50/1 can get lots of dust and shavings in them. The 60/1 are the best. They are quite small and fairly cheep. I have had good success with the 60/1 copals on my robot MTF2. Look at it on my website below. Are you kidding? The 60:1 copals are some of the worst motors I've found for ants. They'll take two hits if you're lucky. I've seen the whole gearbox ripped out with the wheel in a single hit on a brand new motor. The 50:1s are slightly better, but I still wouldn't use them. This is with foam tires, no less.
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« on: June 05, 2009, 08:01:20 AM »
Going to build a heavyweight. What do you think would be good for a frame? 1/2" square tube steel? 1" square tube steel.... 2" square tube? I plan to use 3/8" steel as a wedge/rammer in the front. Is that enough?
What about size? Right now it will be about 8" tall, 48" long, 35" wide. 4 wheels 10.0" each (1" ground clearance).
As far as a drive system, I plan to use sprockets to gear down 4x NPC-2446 (About 3 hp total). This thing would be very fast, since these motors won't be geared down much (Pretty much as little as possible). I am actually a bit concerned that this is not enough power in the drivetrain. I've considered 4 of the NPC-1200... even 2 of the Black Maxs. The S28-150 is also something I'm considering.
As far as voltage, I've been thinking 36V, NiMh.
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
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« on: March 15, 2009, 05:09:17 AM »
i would like to add pololu 35:1 motors to the drive systems there pretty go little motors Never heard of them, how do they work for you? Where do you get them?
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« on: March 15, 2009, 05:06:10 AM »
What about VS? I haven't seen non-bladed vertical spinners do well.
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