How much would it cost to make a basic AW or BW bot?

[Badnik96]

I was planning to get into the world of Real life combat robots this summer, and I would like to know how much a basic AW or BW would cost. Any help would be appreciated.

[Sparkey98]

I sugest robot marketplace, or I know a cheap and easy way to build one out of an RC airplane with two motors. Then again, everyone thinks I know nothing about mechanics, so you probobley don't want my help.

[zipdragon64]

robot market place is ok for somethings, but most of there stuff is a little over priced,

as far as a kit is concerned there isn't really any one good one the robot markets place kit is way over priced and doesn't give you much structure to work off of, sure they give you some carbon fiber but that's only good for some things. i wouldn't build an entire robot out of it that's for sure. and the inertia labs kit has very little room to work off of, anything you add will be right on top of the robot and throw off its balance. plus i don't care for the long wheel base, wast a lot of time and energy turning. the best kit i guess would have to be the finger tech kit, it has a weird look but gives plenty of room in the front to add weaponry, it could very easily be turned into a undercutter or vertical spinner without much effort, you could even turn it into a wedge with little effort in desired

none of these kits come with a weapon system though the best combo that i know know of for both price and performance would be a turnigy 1900 kv outrunner with a turnigy 18amp speed controller. same system i use in all my ants

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2110&Product_Name=TR_28-26_16A_1900Kv_Brushless_Outrunner
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2168&Product_Name=TURNIGY_Basic_18A_v3.1_Speed_Controller   

[Badnik96]

Neat, thanks.

[Zog]

For an antweight, I would suggest a budget of about £100 - £250. The transmitter/reciever is the most expensive part, and you should use 1mm-2mm Poycarb for the armour. There is no need for a s/c, as the servos which come with the transmitter have one built in.


You need to have the following tools to build it:


Screwdriver (try and buy an electric one, lot easier)
Cordless drill
Hacksaw/hegner jigsaw

[Badnik96]

Thanks, but I'm in the US :P

[Zog]

Then I'd say a budget of $200 - $300.