Author Topic: The road to an antweight (Read 13482 times)

Vertigo · « **Reply #20 on:** August 11, 2011, 03:54:47 AM »

As for the polycarb you have, literally cut out a template, and you can literally bend it into shape

Make sure either your top or bottom panel is removable

Badger · « **Reply #21 on:** August 11, 2011, 04:17:13 AM »

Quote from: Vertigo on August 11, 2011, 03:54:47 AM

As for the polycarb you have, literally cut out a template, and you can literally bend it into shape

Make sure either your top or bottom panel is removable

I'm not planning to have a panel under the flipper, I could use that as an access point? And what do you think about using speedhacked servos, or motors?

Vertigo · « **Reply #22 on:** August 11, 2011, 04:23:27 AM »

Quote from: TheRoyalBadger on August 11, 2011, 04:17:13 AM

Quote from: Vertigo on August 11, 2011, 03:54:47 AM
As for the polycarb you have, literally cut out a template, and you can literally bend it into shape

Make sure either your top or bottom panel is removable
I'm not planning to have a panel under the flipper, I could use that as an access point? And what do you think about using speedhacked servos, or motors?

Motors

Badger · « **Reply #23 on:** August 11, 2011, 04:26:26 AM »

Hmmm.

I know that servos are pretty user friendly, do motors just clip in to the reciever too?

Vertigo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:04:11 AM »

Quote from: TheRoyalBadger on August 11, 2011, 04:26:26 AM

Hmmm.

I know that servos are pretty user friendly, do motors just clip in to the reciever too?

Yes

Stagfish · « **Reply #25 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:18:36 AM »

Could you put a link to a site with these motors with links? I've always had to solder mine in the past :/

Vertigo · « **Reply #26 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:06:43 AM »

Quote from: Stagfish on August 11, 2011, 07:18:36 AM

Could you put a link to a site with these motors with links? I've always had to solder mine in the past :/

They don't have links, but they attach straight to most AW Speed Controllers

Badger · « **Reply #27 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:14:06 AM »

Quote from: Vertigo on August 11, 2011, 08:06:43 AM

Quote from: Stagfish on August 11, 2011, 07:18:36 AM
Could you put a link to a site with these motors with links? I've always had to solder mine in the past :/
They don't have links, but they attach straight to most AW Speed Controllers

Wait, so the servos just plug in, what do these do? Do you have to solder them on?

R1885 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:36:14 AM »

No, a motor needs an ESC for it to work.
I recommend the SaberTooth 5 RC. It uses screw terminals, so minimal soldering is required.

Badger · « **Reply #29 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:39:50 AM »

Sadly, I've already ordered all the parts except the drive servos/motors. The list is in my other thread in the general discussion part of this sub-forum, I CBA to go find it.

SKBT · « **Reply #30 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:45:37 AM »

there's no way that an 150g robot will draw more than 1A. The Sabertooth 5 would be a major waste of money and weight for your application. Check out the TinyEsc it's rated for 1A and commonly used on US ants. P

Vertigo · « **Reply #31 on:** August 11, 2011, 11:11:39 AM »

Quote from: TheRoyalBadger on August 11, 2011, 08:14:06 AM

Quote from: Vertigo on August 11, 2011, 08:06:43 AM
Quote from: Stagfish on August 11, 2011, 07:18:36 AM
Could you put a link to a site with these motors with links? I've always had to solder mine in the past :/
They don't have links, but they attach straight to most AW Speed Controllers
Wait, so the servos just plug in, what do these do? Do you have to solder them on?

A lot use screw terminals, so you will just need to strip the end off the wires

You will most probably need to learn how to solder though. It's easy, don't worry, you should have already been taught soldering at school

Badger · « **Reply #32 on:** August 11, 2011, 11:34:33 AM »

Yeah, it;s just finding where to solder and gathering money for a soldering iron.

Vertigo · « **Reply #33 on:** August 11, 2011, 11:42:07 AM »

https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php/topic,4509.255.html (Last post on page)

Depends whether the motors come with wires attached really, made that without any soldering at all

haz · « **Reply #34 on:** August 12, 2011, 11:16:23 AM »

servos (speed hacked) are fine for a begginer
of cource motors are better but you said you wouldn't compeate with it

Badger · « **Reply #35 on:** August 12, 2011, 11:53:56 AM »

Nope. Expecting to order them off you this weekend.

haz · « **Reply #36 on:** August 12, 2011, 12:12:37 PM »

okay talk to me on msn or pm me

haz · « **Reply #37 on:** August 13, 2011, 02:30:27 PM »

by the way the battery is useless

smashysmashy · « **Reply #38 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:18:38 PM »

Any updates, TRB?

Badger · « **Reply #39 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:34:29 PM »

When I get back off holiday. I've received a few more parts, and the battery is all wrong.