Author Topic: Rainbow Robotics (Read 7245 times)

russian roulette · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:45:18 PM »

I got a 20' by 20' sheet for a great price!

JoeBlo · « **Reply #21 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

russian roulette · « **Reply #22 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.

JoeBlo · « **Reply #23 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

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #24 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?

SKBT · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:47:13 AM »

What kind of metal? Mystery Metal^TM 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/

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #26 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

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 15, 2012, 11:04:34 AM »

They are steel... I think it's strong enough for tiny bot XD

R1885 · « **Reply #28 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.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #29 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.

R1885 · « **Reply #30 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.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #31 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.

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #32 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.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #33 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.

Gropaga · « **Reply #34 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

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 18, 2012, 12:39:08 AM »

www.robosota.fi

Badnik96 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 18, 2012, 02:02:24 AM »

Dunno if RobotMarketplace delivers to Finland, Dunno if any robotics site does really...

Jonzu95 · « **Reply #37 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.

haz · « **Reply #38 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.

GoldenFox93 · « **Reply #39 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.