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by MySolderIsOlder
Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022
Replies: 7
Views: 53928

Re: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022

Well, it's entirely conceivable that someone may have left it too late to renew his son's passport in time for Easter hols... On the plus side, this means we get to spend this weekend in the balmy warmth of Hinckley, rather than dreary old Sicily . Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I thin...
by MySolderIsOlder
Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Replies: 23
Views: 92725

Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups

Quick question - if I'm bringing a weaponless pushbot to use in the Nuts tournament, should I register it for the event in AntLog or do you keep that separate?
by MySolderIsOlder
Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:02 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Replies: 23
Views: 92725

Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups

Well, since we're going to be out of the country for AWS63, we're definitely coming to AntFreeze. Just signed up both our teams. Anthony's Ant Army: - Recycler (drum spinner - and it's definitely going to be working this time!) - Undertaker (horizontal spinner) - Underminer (flipper) - The Spin Twin...
by MySolderIsOlder
Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022
Replies: 7
Views: 53928

Re: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022

Doh! That's the day we fly off on holiday :(

Ah well, in that case we will definitely come to Antfreeze this weekend.
by MySolderIsOlder
Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Replies: 23
Views: 92725

Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups

Doh! Just watched the Antfreeze 6 vid on YouTube. So THAT's what the Nuts tournament is all about. Looks great fun!
by MySolderIsOlder
Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Replies: 23
Views: 92725

Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups

Didn't think we'd be able to make this one - but just realised that if we get up ridiculously early and catch the first train of the day, we should be able to get to Hinckley station by 09:30. So assuming there's no disruption and we can find a taxi, might just be able to get there in time for tech ...
by MySolderIsOlder
Sat Feb 05, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Replies: 23
Views: 92725

Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022.

Out of curiosity, where is the best scuttlebutt for AWS rumours?
by MySolderIsOlder
Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 8 - update 28/12/21
Replies: 28
Views: 126172

Re: Ant Freeze 8

I think that is an excellent compromise. Wholeheartedly support. One tournament - but each entry on a team has to be in a different 'weapons category'. The basic premise for encouraging robot diversity is a good one (it's already prompted me to start work on a couple of 'percussive weapon' designs a...
by MySolderIsOlder
Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Antweight arena designs
Replies: 9
Views: 33134

Re: Antweight arena designs

Personally I'm a huge fan of the low wall options. They greatly reduce the chance of accidental drive-offs but still allow flippers, spinners, and even a well-driven wedge to knock their opponent over the edge.
by MySolderIsOlder
Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Antweight arena designs
Replies: 9
Views: 33134

Re: Antweight arena designs

One thought on floor material is that while aluminium may sound more durable than softwood, a hardox or titanium disk will still take big divots out of it and leave nasty gouge marks that would quickly make life difficult for low wedges/acetate. Then you've got the challenge of filing/burnishing out...