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should probably do guides for everything :D
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I get confused with batteries and voltage and stuff it never works out properly in my head etc
I may end up getting some filthy cheap batteries on eBay then find a cheap enough charger for my less than minimum wage crappy job
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This is the LiPo charger du jour ?13.94 plus postage, but be warned, LiPos will break with depressing regularity.

Oh, and you'll need a 12v power supply.
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my charger was ?18 and had free shipping, its a pro peak quattro plus
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I've done a guide at http://www.windisch.co.uk/robots/archives/2093 Let me know all my mistakes and any suggestions please!
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Can't fault the main aspects of the guide Simon, looks pretty good to me. (was there some move towards introducing lipo sacks as compulsory items at all antweight events too, or did I make that up?

The only real issue:
A typical antweight battery will discharge between 50 and 500 amps depending on number of motors and weapons.
Shurely shome mishtake?
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Many thanks Joey, corrected.
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Finally the best lives, scuse the shoddy duck tape I'm currently making new armour out of 1mm clear polycarb so hopefully he'll be looking a lot better :)
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Thats cool :) Does it fit the cube ? Seems quite tall.
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It does look good, look forward to seeing it in action :)
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