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by teamocean
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Team Shakey Build Diary
Replies: 357
Views: 454373

Re: Team Shakey Build Diary

That high pressure setup had the ram that is currently sitting in Manta- I was chatting to Ed and we can't work out why it works so much better as Im running a very similar setup.

I'm still trying to locate your ram Alex. I think I know where it is though :p
by teamocean
Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:34 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Thread for silly questions about rules!
Replies: 145
Views: 84449

Re: Thread for silly questions about rules!

I've spent a great deal of time working on most of these points to speed up our AWS in Reading after we overran the first time. Last year was considerably smoother and we still had time for breaks during the competition which I feel was down to the following. 1. Having the sign in and tech check lin...
by teamocean
Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: A new antweighter (again!)
Replies: 175
Views: 111648

Re: A new antweighter (again!)

I will be there with my ants but the beetles will be taking priority as they have the main competition. I am also promoting Shockbots on the day.
by teamocean
Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:41 pm
Forum: Nanoweights
Topic: Will's Nanoweights
Replies: 44
Views: 95328

Re: Will's Nanoweights

After a bit of thought I finally decided that I need another nano spinner so I have rebuilt Inertia XT :) It now has proper gearmotors for drive and a deltang rx to get the size and weight down. With the old disc it weighs in around 30g but I have just ordered a new single tooth blade which should c...
by teamocean
Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 46- University of Reading- 28th March 2015
Replies: 230
Views: 177616

Re: AWS 46- University of Reading- 28th March 2015

Update time!

I am pleased to announce that the IET have agreed to provide a prize fund of £500 for the main AWS competition which will be split as follows:

1st place- £250
2nd place- £150
3rd place- £100
by teamocean
Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:07 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 46- University of Reading- 28th March 2015
Replies: 230
Views: 177616

Re: AWS 46- University of Reading- 28th March 2015

Yes there will definitely be an NWS, Reducto needs to defend its title ;)
by teamocean
Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Nanoweights
Topic: Will's Nanoweights
Replies: 44
Views: 95328

Re: Will's Nanoweights

Its a pretty straightforward process :) when you remove the board from the servo you remove the potentiometer and replace it with fixed resistors (normally 2.2k) and then wire it up as usual
by teamocean
Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Nanoweights
Topic: Nanoweight Parts
Replies: 43
Views: 95996

Re: Nanoweight Parts

I will be soon :)
by teamocean
Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: 2015 AWS Rule Debate?
Replies: 65
Views: 44287

Re: 2015 AWS Rule Debate?

As has already been pointed out the Shockbots robots are designed to be competitive robots as an entry into the sport for those who may not necessarily have access to the tools and equipment to build their own robots. The Nanobots are exactly the same- if I was to build one and enter it no one would...
by teamocean
Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Nanoweights
Topic: Will's Nanoweights
Replies: 44
Views: 95328

Re: Will's Nanoweights

They are very good :) I've just ordered a couple more batches as these will be going into my Nanobots for the Shockbots site.