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Title: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: Jonzu95 on October 11, 2009, 02:56:45 AM
150g Bots
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450g Bots
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6kg Bots
Dirt Crusher
Front axel is broken, underweight, currently retired.
Title: Dirt Crusher
Post by: somestrangeguy on October 11, 2009, 08:55:49 AM
What kind of competions?

The axle: Buy new one.
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Post by: roboman2444 on October 11, 2009, 09:39:01 AM
dude... buy 2 servos, buy a rx and tx, and make a wedge bot instead of a lego rc car w/ wedge.
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Post by: R1885 on October 11, 2009, 01:41:00 PM
Quote from: roboman2444;71898
dude... buy 2 servos, buy a rx and tx, and make a wedge bot instead of a lego rc car w/ wedge.


Your advice is crap. Never use servos for drive.
If you want cheap drive motors, try BaneBots (http://banebots.com/c/MS-25XXX-180).
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Post by: roboman2444 on October 11, 2009, 02:37:14 PM
its better than a rc car that dosnt event have skid stear.
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Post by: Naryar on October 11, 2009, 03:28:53 PM
What about putting on a hybrid drivetrain? One pair of servos for pushing power and one pair of high speed drive motors for speed.

Edit: and i'm going to try and implement this in DSL as well...
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Post by: Reier on October 11, 2009, 04:12:30 PM
I see it's Lego.
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Post by: R1885 on October 11, 2009, 04:17:12 PM
Quote from: Naryar;71954
What about putting on a hybrid drivetrain? One pair of servos for pushing power and one pair of high speed drive motors for speed.

Edit: and i'm going to try and implement this in DSL as well...


You might as well use two big ass motors and gear'em down.
Good luck with that in DSL.
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Post by: Jonzu95 on October 12, 2009, 02:34:11 AM
Quote from: somestrangeguy;71893
What kind of competions?

The axle: Buy new one.


Me & my few friends made ''Robomayhem'' We batlle with RC cars & Robots.
Weightclasses are 2, Lightweight under 1 kg. & Middleweight under 2,5 kg.
Lightweight arena:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/89592Corona Arena.JPG)
Middleweight arena:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/88595Trampoliini.JPG)
And the axle, RC-car is too old, so You cant find anywhere new axles... (mum searched internet and didn't find)
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Post by: JoeBlo on October 12, 2009, 04:36:38 AM
the lightweight arena is pretty cool, I want to build an arena, I was going to look into ploycarb buts its fairly expensive
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Post by: Jonzu95 on October 12, 2009, 05:16:28 AM
Actually that Lightweight arena is From Corona game but it has 4 ''pits''. xD
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Post by: JoeBlo on October 12, 2009, 05:45:09 AM
what is the larger one ? reminds me of a trampoline lol
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Post by: russian roulette on October 12, 2009, 09:50:30 AM
I built an arena for a competition at walts hobby. To my excitement Buster Blade was fighting there. Also since it was in syracuse the robot Final destiny was showcased there. Anyway Joeblo, if you want to make an arena for a fairly low price acrylic sheets are the way to go.
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Post by: roboman2444 on October 12, 2009, 10:00:24 AM
Quote from: JoeBlo;72085
what is the larger one ? reminds me of a trampoline lol
it is a trampoline

anywhay i wanted to build a good bot arena, but no one would use it and i havent gotten around to it.
i just use my garage to test em.
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Post by: JoeBlo on October 12, 2009, 07:02:12 PM
Quote from: roboman2444;72130
but no one would use it and i havent gotten

QFT, I dont know if any of my friends want to throw in the money building robots to fight, my latest antweight (the VS) shattered wood and perspex and cut right through tin lol

Edit: and I knew it was a trampoline but I didnt want to sound stupid had I been wrong :P
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Post by: kill343gs on October 12, 2009, 07:06:59 PM
You need to shrink your pictures, Jonzu, or they will be removed.
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Post by: JoeBlo on October 13, 2009, 01:59:25 AM
why not right click them > save > then resize, re upload :-D
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Post by: zipdragon64 on October 13, 2009, 05:16:50 PM
Quote from: russian roulette;72123
Anyway Joeblo, if you want to make an arena for a fairly low price acrylic sheets are the way to go.
no robots and acrylic do not mix in any way once so ever, not as frames, armor, and definitely not as protrction. acrylic shatters upon impact and you'll end up wasting money and not safe. if you want to make a 4x4 fairy box build it like antweight world series's box, 1/8" poly isn't to expensive and if your going to build and arena you should build it right
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Post by: russian roulette on October 13, 2009, 05:59:03 PM
The acrylic sheet I got was only $40 and it was an inch thick and it can withstand anything.
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Post by: zipdragon64 on October 13, 2009, 08:00:38 PM
and how big is this sheet? i wouldn't think its big enought to make a 4x4
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Post by: russian roulette on October 13, 2009, 08:45:18 PM
I got a 20' by 20' sheet for a great price!
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Post by: JoeBlo on October 14, 2009, 06:38:25 AM
Quote from: zipdragon64;72539
1/8" poly isn't to expensive and if your going to build and arena you should build it right


yeah, my dads a metal fabricator so I was going to get a basic cube made up with a wood floor and polycarb walls but its not my highest priority right know
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Post by: russian roulette on October 14, 2009, 08:49:51 PM
Well in that case since I'm studying to be a metal fabricator, you can get the fasteners easily and I would go with a .32 inch gauge steel for the floor.
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Post by: JoeBlo on October 15, 2009, 12:11:30 AM
they are only antweights, so wood would be cheaper, also not to mention metal would likely blunt antweight size weapons should they make contact
Title: Re: Dirt Crusher
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 15, 2012, 05:34:06 AM
I will revive this Thread, because I'm now thinking seriously to build a robot. What I'm gonna do is build 450g wedge robot, to Finnish Robot Combat tournament. All I currently have is 4 metal pieces, 125g each, I would use one panel in the bot, and the rest will be kept until the wedge breaks up. Now what I need are the rest, Batterys, Servos, Team name etc. Also I think I'll use Lego wheels in it, because they're quite common in Robosota

So... Where I could get the best parts to robots? And do you guys have any name suggestions to my Team?
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: SKBT on February 15, 2012, 10:47:13 AM
What kind of metal? Mystery MetalTM is never a good thing to put on your robot...

Spark motors paired with Tiny ESC's are pretty popular in the US. A 300mah 2s lipo should work pretty well.

Everything I mentioned can be found at http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/ (http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/)

Title: Re: Dirt Crusher
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 15, 2012, 10:55:12 AM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on February 15, 2012, 05:34:06 AM
I will revive this Thread, because I'm now thinking seriously to build a robot. What I'm gonna do is build 450g wedge robot, to Finnish Robot Combat tournament. All I currently have is 4 metal pieces, 125g each, I would use one panel in the bot, and the rest will be kept until the wedge breaks up. Now what I need are the rest, Batterys, Servos, Team name etc. Also I think I'll use Lego wheels in it, because they're quite common in Robosota

So... Where I could get the best parts to robots? And do you guys have any name suggestions to my Team?
Robot Name-Dolan
 
Team Name- Drag Queens
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 15, 2012, 11:04:34 AM
They are steel... I think it's strong enough for tiny bot XD
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: R1885 on February 17, 2012, 05:49:04 PM
A good place for robot combat parts is Robot Marketplace.

A good ESC is the SaberTooth 5. It handles more current than the Tiny Escs, has in built mixing, and costs a little bit less than them, but both have a proven track record so take your pick.

Gold sparks are awesome, but silver sparks are even better. If you're short on weight, the KG17 will work.

Lite Flites are awesome, use finger tech hubs to mount them.

A good cheap radio is the Hobby King HK-6. If your willing to pay a bit more for the programming cable, you'll have a decent radio with the ability to mix. If you want the best radio for the price, the Airtronics SD-5G is a good option, costs about as much as the Spektrum Dx5e, but is vastly superior.

Rhino Li-polys are the cheapest I found, but Turnigy also makes good Li-pos for a good price. A123 batteries, however, are the best by far, if you can find a supplier, get them!

If you want a good servo for the price, the HXT 6.9 Kg offers a good price, and has decent speed and torque.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 05:54:02 PM
Quote from: R1885 on February 17, 2012, 05:49:04 PM
A good place for robot combat parts is Robot Marketplace.

A good ESC is the SaberTooth 5. It handles more current than the Tiny Escs, has in built mixing, and costs a little bit less than them, but both have a proven track record so take your pick.

Gold sparks are awesome, but silver sparks are even better. If you're short on weight, the KG17 will work.

Lite Flites are awesome, use finger tech hubs to mount them.

A good cheap radio is the Hobby King HK-6. If your willing to pay a bit more for the programming cable, you'll have a decent radio with the ability to mix. If you want the best radio for the price, the Airtronics SD-5G is a good option, costs about as much as the Spektrum Dx5e, but is vastly superior.

Rhino Li-polys are the cheapest I found, but Turnigy also makes good Li-pos for a good price. A123 batteries, however, are the best by far, if you can find a supplier, get them!

If you want a good servo for the price, the HXT 6.9 Kg offers a good price, and has decent speed and torque.
Speaking of Robot Marketplace, anyone know what those HW Battlekits they sell are like? If they're good enough, I may consider building something out of one.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: R1885 on February 17, 2012, 05:58:13 PM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 05:54:02 PM

Speaking of Robot Marketplace, anyone know what those HW Battlekits they sell are like? If they're good enough, I may consider building something out of one.
They come from the guy that built Biohazard, if you don't mind lots of screws, they will work.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 06:09:09 PM
Quote from: R1885 on February 17, 2012, 05:58:13 PM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 05:54:02 PM

Speaking of Robot Marketplace, anyone know what those HW Battlekits they sell are like? If they're good enough, I may consider building something out of one.
They come from the guy that built Biohazard, if you don't mind lots of screws, they will work.
Ah, that sounds good- I'll remember that. If I can come into some Sponduli (About 2500 British Pounds for the best options), I think it'll definitely be worth considering.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 17, 2012, 06:51:48 PM
I will build fleaweights, so I need light and good motors... and batteries... and whatever bot needs. Never tried to build one yet.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 06:56:49 PM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on February 17, 2012, 06:51:48 PM
I will build fleaweights, so I need light and good motors... and batteries... and whatever bot needs. Never tried to build one yet.
Neither have I, but to tell the truth, I've always wanted to build robots. I've driven Heavyweights before, but never built one.
Title: Re: Dirt Crusher
Post by: Gropaga on February 17, 2012, 11:07:33 PM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on February 15, 2012, 05:34:06 AM
I will revive this Thread, because I'm now thinking seriously to build a robot. What I'm gonna do is build 450g wedge robot, to Finnish Robot Combat tournament. All I currently have is 4 metal pieces, 125g each, I would use one panel in the bot, and the rest will be kept until the wedge breaks up. Now what I need are the rest, Batterys, Servos, Team name etc. Also I think I'll use Lego wheels in it, because they're quite common in Robosota

So... Where I could get the best parts to robots? And do you guys have any name suggestions to my Team?
(lego wheel)Lego Wheels is Grippy and good.
(robosota)What is robosota
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 18, 2012, 12:39:08 AM
www.robosota.fi (http://www.robosota.fi)
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: Badnik96 on February 18, 2012, 02:02:24 AM
Dunno if RobotMarketplace delivers to Finland, Dunno if any robotics site does really...
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Post by: Jonzu95 on February 18, 2012, 02:08:58 AM
Quote from: Badnik96 on February 18, 2012, 02:02:24 AM
Dunno if RobotMarketplace delivers to Finland, Dunno if any robotics site does really...
Yes it does. Read it from the Robosota forums.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: haz on February 18, 2012, 02:10:06 AM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 06:09:09 PM
Quote from: R1885 on February 17, 2012, 05:58:13 PM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 05:54:02 PM

Speaking of Robot Marketplace, anyone know what those HW Battlekits they sell are like? If they're good enough, I may consider building something out of one.
They come from the guy that built Biohazard, if you don't mind lots of screws, they will work.
Ah, that sounds good- I'll remember that. If I can come into some Sponduli (About 2500 British Pounds for the best options), I think it'll definitely be worth considering.
don't bloody bother. think i might have made this point before but i wouldn't spend my money one one of them, especialy not for the uk style of fighting.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 18, 2012, 06:12:17 AM
Quote from: haz on February 18, 2012, 02:10:06 AM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 06:09:09 PM
Quote from: R1885 on February 17, 2012, 05:58:13 PM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 17, 2012, 05:54:02 PM

Speaking of Robot Marketplace, anyone know what those HW Battlekits they sell are like? If they're good enough, I may consider building something out of one.
They come from the guy that built Biohazard, if you don't mind lots of screws, they will work.
Ah, that sounds good- I'll remember that. If I can come into some Sponduli (About 2500 British Pounds for the best options), I think it'll definitely be worth considering.
don't bloody bother. think i might have made this point before but i wouldn't spend my money one one of them, especialy not for the uk style of fighting.
I think it's mainly its options for good motors and batteries, backwards compatibility with other internal parts (So I could buy it without the apparently not-so-good Ampflow controller, which makes up a good portion of the price, and get a comparable Vantec/RoboteQ controller or something instead), bulletproof, BioHazard-esque drivetrain, build quality and adapability to design that appeals to me most, but I'll have a think on either of my options when the time comes for me to build.
If anything, it might be good for learning how to build initially, before branching out into my own designs later.
 
Quote from: Badnik96 on February 18, 2012, 02:02:24 AM
Dunno if RobotMarketplace delivers to Finland, Dunno if any robotics site does really...
It does, actually- I checked the potential shipping thingamajigs whilst I was there.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: haz on February 18, 2012, 06:54:30 AM
mag motor shmag motor.
your money though, i just would seriously advise against it. it would need a lot of mucking around with to make it useable with uk arenas.
for nearly 3 grand so much more could be done!
look at eruption!
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: R1885 on February 18, 2012, 08:52:06 AM
Amp-flow motors provide some of the best power to weight ratios period, the A28-150 motor has a peak of three full horsepower, in less that four pounds.
Title: Re: (Insert team name here)
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 18, 2012, 08:57:56 AM
Quote from: R1885 on February 18, 2012, 08:52:06 AM
Amp-flow motors provide some of the best power to weight ratios period, the A28-150 motor has a peak of three full horsepower, in less that four pounds.
Ah, OK. I'm not that knowledgable on certain parts you see, so advice is great to have.
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 19, 2012, 06:38:19 AM
Couldn't think any better name for my team...
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 19, 2012, 06:55:36 AM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on February 19, 2012, 06:38:19 AM
Couldn't think any better name for my team...
Well, good to see your support for LGBT rights, then    :approve:
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 19, 2012, 06:59:26 AM
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on February 19, 2012, 06:55:36 AM
Quote from: Jonzu95 on February 19, 2012, 06:38:19 AM
Couldn't think any better name for my team...
Well, good to see your support for LGBT rights, then    :approve:
wut
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: Conraaa on February 19, 2012, 07:53:57 AM
He's implying the rainbow is closely linked to the LGBT community and gay pride.
Glad to see you've come out though.
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: Jonzu95 on February 19, 2012, 08:06:11 AM
Quote from: Conraaa on February 19, 2012, 07:53:57 AM
He's implying the rainbow is closely linked to the LGBT community and gay pride.
Glad to see you've come out though.
Couldn't think any better name >.<'
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: Conraaa on February 19, 2012, 09:42:11 AM
It's a good name. Although you're sort of locked into making any robots on the team FABULOUS now.
Title: Re: Rainbow Robotics
Post by: GoldenFox93 on February 19, 2012, 09:48:33 AM
Quote from: Conraaa on February 19, 2012, 09:42:11 AM
It's a good name. Although you're sort of locked into making any robots on the team FABULOUS now.
Or if we're going for references, the Rainbow Warrior?
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