Author Topic: The Stock Showcase of The Ounce (Read 28695 times)

The Ounce · « **Reply #120 on:** August 20, 2009, 07:48:16 PM »

Finally decided to get off my ass and make a newer version (Sage, remember when I gave you permission to kill me for showcasing a bot inspired by Pinball? That's no reason compared to this):

Everything's the same, just using the regular components so I won't be hindered online or in tournaments.

Sage · « **Reply #121 on:** August 20, 2009, 08:21:01 PM »

what?

the bot's good. looks like you used tilt's idea. how does it perform?

The Ounce · « **Reply #122 on:** August 20, 2009, 08:23:02 PM »

It performs pretty good, but the steering is kinda wonky. And Sage, you obviously can't see the skin on the robot.

Sage · « **Reply #123 on:** August 20, 2009, 08:33:48 PM »

Quote from: The Ounce;60698

It performs pretty good, but the steering is kinda wonky. And Sage, you obviously can't see the skin on the robot.

Ahh gotcha. I actually don't mind you using my skin :D

It makes me happy someone likes it enough to use it themselves.

The Ounce · « **Reply #124 on:** August 28, 2009, 09:28:06 PM »

I honestly don't want to post this bot, but at the moment, I just have to.

Guess what guys? It's back!

Yup, Devil's Rosebush II, now with invertibility and castor armor.

I don't know really what to say, because it's just a generic 36-mace HS. Could have better stability, though.

Sage · « **Reply #125 on:** August 28, 2009, 09:34:01 PM »

Not bad! nothing wrong with posting a good old 36hs. i hate red extenders though. :/

H@zm47 · « **Reply #126 on:** August 28, 2009, 10:07:39 PM »

I like it :D

Pwnator · « **Reply #127 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:50:18 AM »

Those red extenders fit well with the theme. :D

Hmmm... couldn't figure out the drive setup...

Sage · « **Reply #128 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:07:13 AM »

It's just two 20 cms. They face away from the snapper.

Pwnator · « **Reply #129 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:10:09 AM »

Really? I thought the motors should be a bit closer than that. Oh well, my eyes must be deceiving me again. :\

Anyway, what do you mean 'stability problem'? I have a 36HS (I think it's Volvox. I forgot) with a shorter wheelbase than yours and it's quite stable.

The Ounce · « **Reply #130 on:** August 29, 2009, 02:43:54 PM »

It's that the lower spinners are too low to the ground, so the maces frequently hit the ground. The only way I can think of fixing this is by using bigger castors, but I think that would cause problems for the drive.

BTW, I'm waiting for your DSL showcase Pwn. :P

Also, Nary's back! YAY!

The Ounce · « **Reply #131 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:19:18 PM »

Started building in stock again recently. Made/remade a few bots, including this:

Clouded Leopard

6WD HPZ
2 Supervolts
36 Irons
DSA

Been trying to get a decent rammer, but the damned thing won't drive straight while AIed, so unless I can figure out how to fix that, I won't be entering it in any tournaments in the near future. I'll probably just switch to 2 wide weapon racks instead of the current, three rack setup for better protection.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #132 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:30:35 PM »

Sometimes when I make a 6WD bot not all the wheels seem to want to touch the ground in harmony (I think because the snappers can be fickle like that for mounting) Anyhow, try turning off the two middle drive motors and see if the AI will drive straight like that. If it works, then well... uhhh... I don't know how to fix it without a serious rebuild. It's just a thought. Maybe put the middle drive motors on extenders and give it a wider stance? That might make all the wheels work better with the AI.

It looks great though! Very clean and efficient looking. I like it!

Virus Bomb · « **Reply #133 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:45:20 PM »

Are there irons on the bottom rack that are tilted down? If not, tilt a couple of the irons on the bottom rack down and test it to see if it drives straight. That large amount of weight in the front might be the problem.

Scrap Daddy · « **Reply #134 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:53:01 PM »

Looks like this:

https://gametechmods.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11097&postcount=44

Mine has AGOD so it couldn't drive straight. No matter how many times i rebuilt it, it still wouldn't drive straight. My setup was a lot cleaner too.

Sage · « **Reply #135 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:01:45 PM »

"It's not like there aren't at least 10 bots built exactly like that by other builders..."

-Inf. Just quoting him on our AIM convo.

Scrap Daddy · « **Reply #136 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:28:50 PM »

Quote from: Sage;71374

"It's not like there aren't at least 10 bots built exactly like that by other builders..."

-Inf. Just quoting him on our AIM convo.

What is that supposed to mean?

If it sounded like an asshole and was like "OMG you cloned my bot" I wasnt trying to be. I was just saying my bot with that setup had AGOD.

Sage · « **Reply #137 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:39:41 PM »

Quote from: Scrap Daddy;71384

What is that supposed to mean?

If it sounded like an asshole and was like "OMG you cloned my bot" I wasnt trying to be. I was just saying my bot with that setup had AGOD.

Dunno. Inf asked me to quote him on this showcase.

The Ounce · « **Reply #138 on:** October 08, 2009, 08:42:29 PM »

I had 2 extenders on the bottom rack tilted downward to hold up the front. It drives straight most of the time when I'm controlling it, but it keeps turning under the control of the AI.

"It's not like there aren't at least 10 bots built exactly like that by other builders..."

Is that supposed to be advice? (sarcasm). And yes, I know he's saying my bot is generic, but remember: I'm NOT a good stock builder.

Sage · « **Reply #139 on:** October 08, 2009, 08:59:51 PM »

You're a fine stock builder. Really.