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@Dave26: it's driven by SD200 gearboxes, so it's that kind of speed.

@Hib: improvement opportunities: faster gearboxes, rear opponent/line detection, better armour, lithium batteries, 4WD etc etc...

Hi all. Thought i'd post this here as the Antweight thread probably gets more attention. I've posted photos of the ATR (Autonomous Training Robot) below for comment. I'm gonna add a couple of small wedges between the transducers tomorrow, but other than that, it's complete. (in theory) it chases and...

i didn't say i was retiring, I'm just taking a sabbatical...

Did anyone film the Franz v DBA suicide match? Good DVD though Pete.

Really wish Ratio had worked properly against Pixie... I feel a grudge match coming on...

The ATR is nearly done. Not sure if it works. No line detection yet-no time for that (deadline next Fri) but I THINK that the opponent detection works.

Case looks good though-got it vac formed yday, and the graphics look nice. Watch for video or photos v soon

PeteC, that new Hitec isn't actually a 40MHz rx (at least the one i was sent isn't) but i know there is a 40MHz one available (it says on the side of it), and my 35MHz version works fine with 40MHz crystals anyway. It's actually the same weight as a feather and is, in my opinion, far better in terms...

plus you get the satisfaction of watching Hib and Tim picking bits of tape out of their discs...

Just to let you all know, I'm taking a break for about a year or so.

Two reasons for this a) A-levels and b) can't get to any events for ages, so I can't really see the point.

I can't make it.

A levels not finished by then (still got one to do after that) Can't afford to be knackered for it, which i would be.

I'll have a full army too-Autonomous, Super, maybe a flea, and 4 ants. I'll have finished my A-levels by then (last one is English, I do believe-it's usually the last exam of the sessions)