Author Topic: R.I.P Wakkydude Showcase (Read 34530 times)

Badger · « **Reply #60 on:** August 03, 2011, 12:56:43 PM »

Which is why he's trying to get two on each prong of the tribar.

And I don't think he has the weight for irons ATM.

wakkydude · « **Reply #61 on:** August 03, 2011, 12:57:44 PM »

Quote from: FOTEPX on August 03, 2011, 12:52:33 PM

Quote from: TheRoyalBadger on August 03, 2011, 11:44:10 AM
Which is what he's doing.

Yes, I know, but he needs more razors than what he's got ATM.

Or he could use Irons.

So how would I get about adding moar?

Badger · « **Reply #62 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:00:21 PM »

Reducing chassis space, by making the insides as efficient as possible then shrinking the chassis to fit snugly around it.

Like this:

wakkydude · « **Reply #63 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:33:08 PM »

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #64 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:41:53 PM »

Congrats on beating Emergency, but put the Z Tek's in the shell and stack. You probably have a lot more weight avalible.
And if those front wheels aren't on axle mounts, there pointless. HS's don't need too much speed.

Badger · « **Reply #65 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:43:11 PM »

Yeah, NEXT STEPS:
Remove front wheels
Move main wheels to middle, use shinies
Shrink chassis
Change Ztecs to HPZtecs

wakkydude · « **Reply #66 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:45:51 PM »

I'll be able to do all that, but a little question first: Why do people say "make the chassis fit around the components" when it just erases EVERYTHING first? I'll make a separate version to try and shrink it for now.

Also, so I'll have to use casters now? The wheels are only on axle mounts.

Badger · « **Reply #67 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:47:39 PM »

Because a chassis takes up weight.

Make a tiny chassis and the largest chassis you can, don't add any components, see the difference.

And no, no casters or anything. just let the front of the bot drag along the floor. IF you have weight, you can attach a plow and use that.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #68 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:49:21 PM »

Popups do need a large chassis generally.

J · « **Reply #69 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:50:08 PM »

@Spy: Only because the front needs to be a wedge shape.

TC should learn the eFFe glitch.
You can fit a crap-load of parts into small chassis with it.

Badger · « **Reply #70 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:50:15 PM »

Quote from: That Robot is a Spy! on August 03, 2011, 01:49:21 PM

Popups do need a large chassis generally.

...
Should've gone to specsavers.

NFX · « **Reply #71 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:52:59 PM »

They generally do for the frontal protection and wedges, but even they benefit from chassis shrinking.

I'll give you an example of what you can come up with if you take the time to shrink the chassis around the components, and learn glitches such as eFFeing and Snapper Loading.

You can really elevate your bots' ability if you're willing to take on good advice, even if it seems counterintuitive.

J · « **Reply #72 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:57:34 PM »

Quote from: NFX on August 03, 2011, 01:52:59 PM

I'll give you an example of what you can come up with if you take the time to shrink the chassis around the components, and learn glitches such as eFFeing and Snapper Loading.

This.
Starting off with a smaller chassis, IMO, is the best way to go.
Provided, you then build your whole robot off a Snapper or two.

wakkydude · « **Reply #73 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:02:14 PM »

I'm going to post screenshots later, but REVISION 2 has 2 MORE BLACK BATTERIES to utilise all the empty chassis size, casters, and the higher power Z-TECS. I'm making a 2nd version to experiment with just how small a chassis I CAN use for this robot.

Full pics and videos coming soon.

Badger · « **Reply #74 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:10:16 PM »

Thos only needs 1, 2 at the most, shrink it and add snowplough.

J · « **Reply #75 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:11:37 PM »

Badger is correct. You only really need 1-2 Blacks and your good to go.

Badger · « **Reply #76 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:12:48 PM »

MW HS = My speciality

In my (limited) experience, 1 black is enough, but 2 can also work. You need a snow plough though.

That Robot is a Spy! · « **Reply #77 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:13:58 PM »

A Black and a Nifty should the trick

J · « **Reply #78 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:14:09 PM »

Quote from: TheRoyalBadger on August 03, 2011, 02:12:48 PM

In my (limited) experience, 1 black is enough, but 2 can also work.

At most:
LW -> 1 Nifty
MW -> 1 Black
HW -> 2 Blacks

But of course, it depends on the build.

Badger · « **Reply #79 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:17:50 PM »

Quote from: That Robot is a Spy! on August 03, 2011, 02:13:58 PM

A Black and a Nifty should the trick

No.

1 black.