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- Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:17 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Kosmos Build Diary
- Replies: 30
- Views: 40770
Re: Kosmos Build Diary
To be fair, I think the chances of me making it to an event any time in the next decade are slim... But if I do, we could always have a grudge match for the naming rights. ![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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- Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:44 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Kosmos Build Diary
- Replies: 30
- Views: 40770
Re: Kosmos Build Diary
A flipper called Kosmos? Well this is awkward... ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
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- Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:56 am
- Forum: Questions (and answers)
- Topic: Das Mikro - £12 dual channel speed controller with mixing
- Replies: 32
- Views: 74898
Re: Das Mikro - £12 dual channel speed controller with mixing
I've also got one of these winging its way from vanuatu. I can't imagine I'll be using it in my ants unless it is absolutely spot on in terms of control. A decent ESC can last forever, so is worth investing in. But for fun side projects, it's finally nice to have a cheap option, that is (hopefully) ...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Reala's Build Log - Expect mistakes... Lots of mistakes.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7891
Re: Reala's Build Log - Expect mistakes... Lots of mistakes.
I'm so jealous of all the new guys posting their new bits and pieces. :p
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:46 am
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Total cost?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 42627
Re: Total cost?
True. I might be underestimating hobojoes knowledge. But it does speak volumes that even amongst experienced roboteers only a tiny percentage make their own. I'm just thinking how frustrating it would be if you had all the motors, receivers, batteries but couldn't use them until your learnt enough t...
- Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:19 am
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Total cost?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 42627
Re: Total cost?
But the kit is really just a good esc and a receiver. None of the work is done for you. And good speed controllers are very limited in UK antweights. Your choices are basically: 1. Rory's esc. Cheap, reliable and designed specifically for antweights. 2. Sabretooth. Expensive, heavy and only made in ...
- Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:21 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: First Antweight help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8135
Re: First Antweight help
Welcome. All looks like it would work fine, but just a few recommendations... The battery is way too heavy. You could get away with much smaller one. But if you're new, I guess it would be good for practice as it will last ages. For competition most people use batteries below 200mah. Sabretooths are...
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:16 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Total cost?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 42627
Re: Total cost?
It depends on your design really. At the most basic you could probably get away with a soldering iron, pliers, mini screwdriver set, scissors, Stanley knife, a file, a ruler and some gaffer tape.
Luxuries might involve a multi tool, 3d printer and a lathe or mill.
Luxuries might involve a multi tool, 3d printer and a lathe or mill.
- Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:41 am
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Total cost?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 42627
Re: Total cost?
Motors are fine, but a bit pricey, just get some copies from ebay. And as far as I'm aware neither of those controllers are suitable. I use these https://www.pololu.com/product/1220 but they aren't plug and play. You have to program them with your own code. I think you'd be better just buying a cont...
- Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:23 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: Newbie saying hello and looking for local(ish) events.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15662
Re: Newbie saying hello and looking for local(ish) events.
Ah, I know it very well, drive through there every weekend. The hall where I've held my previous events is literally a 10 minute drive away. I say Caerphilly, but it's actually Machen.