Author Topic: Near Chaos Robotics (Read 171535 times)

Sparkey98 · « **Reply #520 on:** January 19, 2011, 09:13:00 AM »

Quote from: FOTEPX on January 19, 2011, 03:04:42 AM

IMO, if you're powering all four wheels, it's gonna be a waste of space. put all your drive on the back wheels and have the front wheels on axles, that way you should (in theory) have more space and weight to have a bigger disc and more batteries.

You have to be kidding me. Rolling axles is a terrible idea on real robots.

FOTEPX · « **Reply #521 on:** January 19, 2011, 09:41:18 AM »

Why? *raises eyebrow*

Somebody · « **Reply #522 on:** January 19, 2011, 09:46:05 AM »

Although I do not have real robot experience, my guess would be added mobility, something that many spinners lack. Also it is better for if he loses a wheel, he still has 3 left.

MikeNCR · « **Reply #523 on:** January 19, 2011, 11:33:14 AM »

Also, using 4 smaller motors with one at each corner is a way to power all 4 wheels without belts/chains/etc and allows the use of 4 smaller motors in place of 2 larger motors.

Conraaa · « **Reply #524 on:** January 19, 2011, 12:27:32 PM »

Quote from: FOTEPX on January 19, 2011, 03:04:42 AM

IMO, if you're powering all four wheels, it's gonna be a waste of space. put all your drive on the back wheels and have the front wheels on axles, that way you should (in theory) have more space and weight to have a bigger disc and more batteries.

Hazard had all 4 wheels powered, and look how that turned out.

Stagfish · « **Reply #525 on:** January 19, 2011, 02:43:47 PM »

But s pinner doesnt exactly need good pushing power, unless the weapon motor breaks.

NFX · « **Reply #526 on:** January 19, 2011, 08:28:59 PM »

It probably would be better with four powered wheels, just because of the better control capability. It's all very well having a powerful spinner, but you've still got to hit the opponent with it.

russian roulette · « **Reply #527 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:45:12 PM »

Yes! Great design and I hope this becomes as big ad vdd cause this looks like the best (destruction and mobility wise) concept bot that I've seen yet from you.

MikeNCR · « **Reply #528 on:** January 20, 2011, 09:38:50 PM »

Did a bit more work on the design. It's close to a "final" state, though it'll be a bit before I start on it as there's too much coming up to even think about trying to get it going soon.

powerrave · « **Reply #529 on:** January 21, 2011, 12:59:42 PM »

looks cool.

Somebody · « **Reply #530 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:31:51 PM »

I like it.

Clickbeetle · « **Reply #531 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:54:38 AM »

Make sure to make the top armor piece overhang the wedge a little bit so it can't flex up into the blade. We don't want a repeat of Hazard vs. T-Minus happening here.

russian roulette · « **Reply #532 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:15:46 AM »

Quote from: Clickbeetle on January 23, 2011, 12:54:38 AM

Make sure to make the top armor piece overhang the wedge a little bit so it can't flex up into the blade. We don't want a repeat of Hazard vs. T-Minus happening here.

or you can just have the hinges on the wedge lock to 90 degrees so it would just bounce back down when it is thrown up

MikeNCR · « **Reply #533 on:** February 03, 2011, 01:31:52 AM »

On a whole different scale:

Frame is 1/8" welded steel, capable of competing as a 30, Sportsman, or LW depending on attachments. Working name for the concept is Nyx.

powerrave · « **Reply #534 on:** February 03, 2011, 04:40:18 AM »

looks interesting. would it also have the spinning bar, or is it made for some hard ramming fun?

FOTEPX · « **Reply #535 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:18:55 AM »

Loving the name, loving the look, loving it all. That should be quite cost-effective too, if you find the right parts.

cephalopod · « **Reply #536 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:54:27 PM »

I guess you can pop different bits into the hole on top, like an interchangable weapon port. Like a USB slot, almost. If my guess is right, that's pretty damn awesome :D

MikeNCR · « **Reply #537 on:** February 04, 2011, 06:36:49 PM »

Quote from: Craaig on February 04, 2011, 04:54:27 PM

I guess you can pop different bits into the hole on top, like an interchangable weapon port. Like a USB slot, almost. If my guess is right, that's pretty damn awesome :D

That is correct. I can also theoretically drop 2 18v dewalts in to power it, though I suspect 1 will be more common.

NFX · « **Reply #538 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:51:30 PM »

My guesses on his arsenal would be Horizontal spinning bar, an electric lifter, or an elextric axe. Anything else seems like it wouldn't be viable given the slot there.

takatsukiyayoi · « **Reply #539 on:** February 05, 2011, 07:20:49 PM »

Very beautiful robot, I like the idea of interchangeable weaponry. I assume some "empty space" is for wiring and additional attachments.