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by EpicentrE
Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: 2014 AWS Rules Debate
Topic: EDFs
Replies: 33
Views: 76839

EDFs

I wanted to open a topic of discussion on the subject of EDFs. I had this discussion with quite a few experienced roboteers at the AWS, and there was one thing we all pretty much agreed on: they didn't like them. Even those who have built and have won with robots with EDFs dislike them. Andy specifi...
by EpicentrE
Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 47 - Stoke Sub Hampton - July 4th 2015
Replies: 191
Views: 179807

Re: AWS 47 - Stoke Sub Hampton - July 4th 2015

Entropy will not be competing; it would appear that the hit that I took in the spinner annihilator not only disconnected my wires to my weapon motor, but actually pulled on the wires in such a way that they snapped at the motor end. TBH, as much as I loved the design, it was a real pain and has caus...
by EpicentrE
Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 47 - Stoke Sub Hampton - July 4th 2015
Replies: 191
Views: 179807

Re: AWS 47 - Stoke Sub Hampton - July 4th 2015

I was lazy and left my repairs until this week, and it's been too hot to solder :(. Lets hope I can get Entropy repaired tonight.
by EpicentrE
Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Earthwormjim's Stuff
Replies: 492
Views: 291231

Re: Earthwormjim's Stuff

Hah, I definitely intend to play when I have enough stuff painted, and I know there's a few other roboteers with armies sitting around as well (Andy and Marco). We'll have to have a roboteer's 40k day :P.
by EpicentrE
Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Earthwormjim's Stuff
Replies: 492
Views: 291231

Re: Earthwormjim's Stuff

I didn't know you did 40k; you'll have to post your stuff in off-topic ^^. I was intending to do so once I actually got enough painted for it to be worthwhile.
by EpicentrE
Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: TinyTwo Speed Controllers
Replies: 204
Views: 171361

Re: TinyTwo Speed Controllers

The regulated 5-6v supply that a component feeds back to the receiver comes from what is known as a BEC - or battery elimination circuit. You only want to have one active BEC feeding back into the receiver in your system. So if your receiver already has power from the TinyTwo, then yes, you'll want ...
by EpicentrE
Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:07 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Earthwormjim's Stuff
Replies: 492
Views: 291231

Re: Earthwormjim's Stuff

Is that an Adeptus Mechanicus seal I see on Hellboy, Jim? I always thought a Mechanicus-themed robot team would be cool ^^.
by EpicentrE
Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:10 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Arena Discussions
Replies: 62
Views: 42964

Re: Arena Discussions

I am also in favour, but really it's Rory's decision as he is the EO.
by EpicentrE
Fri Jun 26, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Earthwormjim's Stuff
Replies: 492
Views: 291231

Re: Earthwormjim's Stuff

Omg that is beautiful. I may be weeping.
by EpicentrE
Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Arena Discussions
Replies: 62
Views: 42964

Re: Arena Discussions

Looks great Peter! Can't wait to fight in it.