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by Paulmchurd
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 6 - 2/2/19 - * Updated * Details & Signup
Replies: 30
Views: 69740

Re: Ant Freeze 6 - 2/2/19 - Details & Signup

My first event! Looking forward to it and meeting all the forum members for the first time 😊
by Paulmchurd
Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:32 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Pi and voltage regulator fail - overheat?
Replies: 3
Views: 4433

Re: Pi and voltage regulator fail - overheat?

Under load regulation it says VIN-VOUT =3V. I don’t really know what “load” is but if it is this then your load if is 3.4 volts which is a little too high and could be the reason? I feel like load is all about current though and maybe is connected. Also have you put the recommended capicitors on tha...
by Paulmchurd
Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:59 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Bugglebots
Replies: 5
Views: 18925

Bugglebots

Surprised it hasn’t been advertised here.

Excellent beetle weight competition web series. Really well produced and well worth a watch...it makes me long for a return of Robot Wars. Hopefully these guys are the start of its recovery...


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrinqR ... EIzEDdJxqg
by Paulmchurd
Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: "Flip-it” new build/project
Replies: 81
Views: 142308

Re: "Flip-it” new build/project

Thanks. How does that size feel to drive on? I wanted to make a size that wasn’t too small and make it too easy to drive off the edge and not to big there would be no battling. I am also going to print some more clips to close off more edges. Depending on the age of the roboteers to make it easier f...
by Paulmchurd
Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: "Flip-it” new build/project
Replies: 81
Views: 142308

Re: "Flip-it” new build/project

Arena finished... I’ll leave the polycarbonate shell/protective cover for a rainy day. Dimensions: Arena - 100cm by 82cm by 12.5cm Battle arena - 72cm by 82cm https://i.ibb.co/WzNDnrf/81-D99367-89-C8-4-E64-BD95-B32-AA20-B00-C2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/89V5NYL/6989-B6-D4-4458-4-CE3-946-F-B58-C2-D9-C4010....
by Paulmchurd
Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: "Flip-it” new build/project
Replies: 81
Views: 142308

Re: "Flip-it” new build/project

Building a new arena for school. With the potential to add in a polycarbonate shell afterwards. That can either be clipped on to use spinners or removed completely to use non destructive robots. Working towards hosting a AWS next year at the school. :) I bought a 6mm MDF board for £14 and 2x CLS woo...
by Paulmchurd
Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: "Flip-it” new build/project
Replies: 81
Views: 142308

Re: "Flip-it” new build/project

Lastest batch of student built robots, mainly year 7s. Notice D3 in the middle...his passion for building is amazing. Hopefully in 2 years we can build a school heavyweight.

Imagel
by Paulmchurd
Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: DasMikro 2S6A - latest batch dodgy?
Replies: 3
Views: 4456

Re: DasMikro 2S6A - latest batch dodgy?

Awesome, shame it’s that much bigger. I reckon you could desolder the capacitor as it’s only there for heat absorbing I think from voltage spikes. Not sure how much smaller it would make it though. Looking forward to it..
by Paulmchurd
Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: DasMikro 2S6A - latest batch dodgy?
Replies: 3
Views: 4456

Re: DasMikro 2S6A - latest batch dodgy?

The one I bought Has worked fine. I bought it before the reports of them blowing up. Since I’ve avoided buying them. I ordered this https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/sdCep9e Over 1 month ago now. Taking ages... hopefully it will be a direct replacement for the dasmikro. Similar board size but can tak...
by Paulmchurd
Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Help with turn based robot project
Replies: 1
Views: 21043

Re: Help with turn based robot project

You could have a control box for the referee. They can set switches or press buttons to allow people control of their robots. When the ref presses the switch it activates a relay to give power to their remote controls.

You could do all this easily with an ardiuno.