RobotWars101

Does the ESC have a 'brake' function?

Just about to sign up. Can I just clarify - we have 4 robots in total (rollers), but I can only enter 3 of them for the team, is that right? If I want to run the other one, do I need to put that under a separate team name? One more thing, I take it it's better to sign up anyway with one of my (curre...

Ok, I've been printing ABS with a first layer temp of 115C and 110C for the rest of the print...

Interesting Peter, I've been having trouble with lifting corners. I didn't know whether it was that the bed temp was too high, or too low. I may try some of that. Do you need to clean it off the spray with something when you finished the print?

Check out this design of Joey's:

http://picus.org.uk/antweights/sdf.html?

Simple 2 wheeled pusher that works upside down too!

Doesn't need to be metal.

What do you think?

A little late to this conversation, but I saw this in recently. Not tried it though :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ODYI ... ref=plSrch
Andy

I've just bought one of these on Rory's recommendation here:

http://robotwars101.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2387

Haven't received it yet, and don't know how to flash the firmware yet, but I'll get there!

Thanks for this Rory, just bought one!
Andy

Having built my own, using hacked servoboards v-tail mixer and FM radios, and then bought Rory's kit (last link on his post above), I would say just get that. £30 for the receiver and ESC built in. Obs. you will need transmitter, battery, motors and mechanics, but his kit (I think he undersells it a...

Um, I've looked the location on google maps, and it appears to be in the middle of some houses. Could someone double check the location. For the sake of GPS etc!

Thanks!