Invertible, expandable, double bar spinner, wheeless brushbot called Vibrant.

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Invertible, expandable, double bar spinner, wheeless brushbot called Vibrant.

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Meet Vibrant.
Not saying it's gonna win any tournaments but I hope it will create a few laughs.
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V1.1 still in construction with larger weapon motor upgrades coming :
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And a 1st test video to try out the motion concept:

https://youtu.be/c5QscObn1Ow

Feedback welcome,
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That's one of the most original robots I've ever seen :P How much does it weigh?
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That's awesome and moves surprisingly well!
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bitternboy wrote:That's one of the most original robots I've ever seen :P How much does it weigh?
The version in the picture was almost 150g, but after getting it confirmed that it should be classed as a walker/shufflebot I am working on bigger motors, aluminium blades with Carbide tips and going for the 225g limit, the death hum is now twice as loud, I think it should turn heads ;)
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I like it! Looks quite difficult to catch. Looking forward to seeing it in action!
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Spinner blades upgraded to aluminium with carbide tips.
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Now those are some lovely machined spinners right there :D
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Some more updated pictures, spinners attached and ready to go :
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Man this thing looks awesome! Would love to see it in action!
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A video of Vibrant showing controlled movement at the new Swindon Makerspace antweight arena :

https://youtu.be/TIh0Lht5vHM
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