Author Topic: In a bit of a jam... (Read 6590 times)

Phoenyx · « **on:** July 03, 2012, 02:11:25 PM »

Well, it turns out the Antweight class is full at the event I'm entering, so I'm having to compete in the Fairyweight class. Only one problem... Invertigo is entered. Any suggestions on how to deal with this monster?

Badnik96 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:28:53 PM »

Can we see the event registration and the bot you're using?

SKBT · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:14:03 PM »

Break it. That's the best way to fight a spinner.

R1885 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2012, 05:35:41 PM »

Avoid sharp edges, that blade will be spinning very fast, and with angled sides, will have nothing to bite on.

Phoenyx · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2012, 06:45:12 PM »

Quote from: Badnik96 on July 03, 2012, 02:28:53 PM

Can we see the event registration and the bot you're using?

I don't have the robot built yet, it's still in pieces, in a box, on a plane headed for Asheville Regional Airport. I have a bad habit of doing everything last minute...

I am building a lifter, though. My idea was to use a design that can control opponents, and I am using some exceptionally good motors for the class.

Quote from: R1885 on July 03, 2012, 05:35:41 PM

Avoid sharp edges, that blade will be spinning very fast, and with angled sides, will have nothing to bite on.

I'll keep that in mind.

MikeNCR · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2012, 01:09:23 AM »

Are you registered for the event?

Vertigo · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2012, 01:58:14 AM »

Build your robot well and whack the spinner as hard as you can. Unless the robot uses magnets it usually sends them out of control.

Phoenyx · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:16:31 PM »

Quote from: MikeNCR on July 04, 2012, 01:09:23 AM

Are you registered for the event?

Yes.

Quote from: Vertigo on July 04, 2012, 01:58:14 AM

Build your robot well and whack the spinner as hard as you can. Unless the robot uses magnets it usually sends them out of control.

Does carbon fiber sound good to you?

Mr. AS · « **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:18:38 PM »

Quote from: Vertigo on July 04, 2012, 01:58:14 AM

Build your robot well and whack the spinner as hard as you can. Unless the robot uses magnets it usually sends them out of control.

and hope you have good armor

Probably Rob · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2012, 08:24:13 PM »

Do what Firestorm did to Hypno-Disc in the playoffs. Go full force, don't back down and give it everything you've got!

System32 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2012, 10:13:14 PM »

Yeah, usually the best idea is to recover from the initial hit and spend as much time as possible preventing the spinner revving up again.

Natef · « **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2012, 10:32:40 PM »

Quote from: Rob Collins on July 04, 2012, 08:24:13 PM

Do what Firestorm did to Hypno-Disc in the playoffs. Go full force, don't back down and give it everything you've got!

I have never heard of a Robot Wars related inspirational message before until now.

Phoenyx · « **Reply #12 on:** July 04, 2012, 10:36:31 PM »

Thanks guys. When I first saw that thing I almost had a heart attack, but you guys have really given me the self-confidence to take Invertigo on.

Natef · « **Reply #13 on:** July 04, 2012, 10:57:07 PM »

Can we see a pic of your bot?

Phoenyx · « **Reply #14 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:11:10 PM »

That's the thing... the parts won't be in until tomorrow. I originally intended to enter the antweight class, but there were no spots left so I decided to build a robot for the Fairyweight/UK Antweight class. Right now all I have is an incomplete CAD drawing of the robot I'll be entering.

Yeah... as I said before I have no common sense when it comes do doing things on schedule.

HurricaneAndrew · « **Reply #15 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:59:43 PM »

Quote from: R1885 on July 03, 2012, 05:35:41 PM

Avoid sharp edges, that blade will be spinning very fast, and with angled sides, will have nothing to bite on.

A bit off-topic, but isn't this the idea behind the shape of Spring Breaker from the first season of Robotica?

I believe the builder claimed it would turn any possible blunt-force hits into a minor, glancing blow. Seemed to work too.

JoeBlo · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2012, 06:13:59 AM »

Take a page from Tornado's book and bolt your backyard fence onto your robot or whatever it was they made :P

Gauche Suede · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2012, 06:19:10 AM »

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on July 04, 2012, 08:18:38 PM

Quote from: Vertigo on July 04, 2012, 01:58:14 AM
Build your robot well and whack the spinner as hard as you can. Unless the robot uses magnets it usually sends them out of control.
and hope you have good top armor(cause when you whack Invertigo it'll fly and it can possibly land to your bot weapon first, landing a big hit at your top).

fixed

Probably Rob · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2012, 06:27:29 AM »

Quote from: Natef on July 04, 2012, 10:32:40 PM

Quote from: Rob Collins on July 04, 2012, 08:24:13 PM
Do what Firestorm did to Hypno-Disc in the playoffs. Go full force, don't back down and give it everything you've got!

I have never heard of a Robot Wars related inspirational message before until now.

Yeah, I'm pretty nerdy and sad when it comes to this.

Vertigo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:18:14 AM »

Quote from: Phoenyx on July 04, 2012, 08:16:31 PM

Quote from: Vertigo on July 04, 2012, 01:58:14 AM
Build your robot well and whack the spinner as hard as you can. Unless the robot uses magnets it usually sends them out of control.
Does carbon fiber sound good to you?

Only if it's very thick, and spinners will just slice through it anyway.

You're much better off with atleast a titanium front panel if you're looking at taking on spinners.