Author Topic: where can i get very cheap robot parts? (Read 9093 times)

life robot arena2 · « **on:** July 23, 2009, 04:04:56 AM »

I want to build a robot but my family has'nt got the money so where can i get very cheap robot parts?

man manu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:05:56 AM »

Hahahahaha. Close thread.

Pwnator · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:10:24 AM »

*Don't be too mean to him, MM. :P*

Heh. Do you know how to make circuits or at least have some basic knowledge on binary logic? :D

life robot arena2 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:13:01 AM »

Errr...

No.
My grandad is an expert though.

Pwnator · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:22:28 AM »

Hmm... fair enough. Don't forget to ask his permission, though. :P

You don't really need to spend much money to build a robot. You can always think out of the box and use common household components. Mythbusters used a simple wok for the shell of the first version of Blendo. And JB also showed here that CD stack casings and soda cans can be made useful. Some of RFS's showcased bots don't really need money. Me and my FRC '09 team also built most of our prototype bot using junk material (we had to fabricate the final bot, though). We just bought flat bars, nuts and bolts from our local shop (CPU, motors, wheels and controllers were provided). A trip to the hardware store should do. :D

trumpetguy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:46:24 AM »

Scrapyard=robot part heaven.
or you could go to a hobby store. My first prototype bot is made out of an RC car.

Reier · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:01:37 AM »

Buddy, I did 2+ YEARS of research before I built a robot.

R1885 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:12:24 AM »

Cheap and robot combat don't go together!

WhamettNuht · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:33:56 AM »

Quote from: Reier;54069

Buddy, I did 2+ YEARS of research before I built a robot.

6 YEARS!!!!!!!!

Lol

Listen, if you want to make a robot, then you need money.
I mean, 2 small AW motors cost me £39, which is expensive, but the motors are much better than others i had used in my AWs.
Overall my new AW, Little Patience cost me £70, which is rather expenisive.
Trust me, if your thinking of becoming a roboteer, then money shouldnt be a worry.

russian roulette · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:38:49 AM »

Use Tigre outrunner motors. They are fast, cheap, and easy to mount.

kill343gs · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:03:28 PM »

Quote from: R1885;54076

Cheap and robot combat don't go together!

If you read any other post in this thread you would know that they easily could.

R1885 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:11:35 PM »

Depends on where you go cheap on. Armor, wheels, weapons, and motors you could go cheap on if you were crafty. But all electronics is some thing you should never go cheap on. Ever.

russian roulette · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2009, 12:33:57 PM »

Remember always expect everything to be 2 to 3 times the cost of the robot you originally planned.

Condor33 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2009, 02:32:54 PM »

It actually is possible to build a good bot inexpensively., I think there was a SHW made completely out of lumber and recycled materials called "Bobbing for French Fries" or something like that that was built really cheap and actually won some fights.

On a side note, does anyone know where one could get cheap RC equipment? I don't need any at the moment but it's good to know.

GameKing3 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2009, 03:07:23 PM »

The biggest problem with using house hold parts or parts out of a junkyard is that they are not nearly as good or reliable as something you buy off of robot marketplace. I would say for drive motors buy 2 cheap drills and use the motors out of them.

roboman2444 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2009, 05:24:42 PM »

hobbypartz.com 5 dolla servos!

Resetti's Replicas · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:21:35 AM »

Here's a good place to look:
http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=166

There's lost of parts, some free, and if you've got the money, some whole robots in wroking condition.

If anyone has 900 pounds lying around, Iron Awe is for sale; the version that flipped out Bigger Brother.

trumpetguy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2009, 12:44:23 PM »

Thats the robot that changed the course of RW series 7!!!111!!!(I was rooting for BB).

R1885 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2009, 12:48:07 PM »

Looks like Wham already got first dibs.

russian roulette · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:17:05 PM »

S.M.I.D.S.Y is for sale for 500 pounds! Boy I wish I lived in the uk!