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by UserFriendly
Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 5 - 3rd Feb 2018 NEW DATE
Replies: 79
Views: 127919

Re: Ant Freeze 5 - 3rd Feb 2018 NEW DATE

Sad to miss this again. Hope you all have a great time. Looking forward to seeing the video!
by UserFriendly
Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Peter Wallers Robot Ramblings
Replies: 755
Views: 626974

Re: Peter Wallers Robot Ramblings

That's really good Peter! All your hard work is paying off. Making my own bespoke controller is on my bucket list, but can't find the time...
If you don't mind me asking, how much does it work out for each one?
by UserFriendly
Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 53?
Replies: 29
Views: 25449

Re: AWS 53?

I'm probably busy on the 4th, but hope it goes well. Thanks for pushing through on it, it's a shame we've not had more AWSs this year, but I understand the reasons why!
by UserFriendly
Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:56 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Pololu high power motors on 4s?
Replies: 1
Views: 2930

Re: Pololu high power motors on 4s?

You could use 4s on the 12v versions, but over-volting a 6v Pololu motor to 14v+ will more than double the current, draining battery and increasing heat and...

Why test one to destruction and post your results! :lol:
by UserFriendly
Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Team Shakey Build Diary
Replies: 357
Views: 454295

Re: Team Shakey Build Diary

Looks great! Really neat.

Looks like you've not signed it up for tomorrow... will it make an appearance though...?
by UserFriendly
Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 52 - Greenwich University - Sign up + details
Replies: 50
Views: 50782

Re: AWS 52 - Greenwich University - Sign up + details

I'm coming. Generally there's a big surge in sign ups towards the end. I think most people are either trying to finish bots before they enter them. Don't worry, yes, the Grantham event is on at the same time, but I reckon you've just got to be patient. This event looks to be a lot of fun. It is bett...
by UserFriendly
Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: 40Mhz Transmitters
Replies: 2
Views: 3322

Re: 40Mhz Transmitters

There shouldn't really be a problem. I used 25mhz first time round. Some have used infrared too! The only issue would be too many bots on the one frequency, but since 99% are 2.4G, it should be fine!
by UserFriendly
Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: UserFriendly Build Diary
Replies: 15
Views: 13952

Re: UserFriendly Build Diary

Looking forward to coming on the 1st July!

I've been working on this. A lot!

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I still need to wire it up and test the weapon. Might be good to have some armour :roll: , but I need to lose 9g from somewhere!
by UserFriendly
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 52 - Greenwich University - Sign up + details
Replies: 50
Views: 50782

Re: AWS 52 - Greenwich University - Sign up + details

Would it not be better to do the sign up direct on AntLog?