Thetopcat's build log

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Thetopcat's build log

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Thought it best to start my own thread for this, but planning on putting together a couple of fleaweights to find my feet in combat robots...

So after getting the final bits through today, I threw a few things together and got something working!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QodoAZwgLtg

In case you're wondering, the thing that flies off was the unsecured battery...
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melty brain or just turning?
i'm guessing just turning :P
nice work so far
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Congratulations! You have made it to the best stage of robot combat - having something that works for the first time! :D

And its looking like it could end up as something pretty cool too. Is it built to go in the 3" cube? Are you planning on attending the FWS/AWS? Looking forward to seeing it in an arena soon!
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Thanks guys!

Haz: I've got it setup on a single analogue stick with each axis controlling a wheel (so to go straight forward, you push up and left)... it doesn't really like going in a straight line, but it does like to spin!

Dave26: it's far from competitive, this was more a sort of proof of concept for me, throwing together a drive system and taping it to a piece of plastic. From humble beginnings and all that!

Think the next step is to assemble something like a flipper fleaweight, but the longer-term goal would definitely be to rub shoulders with you guys at a F/AWS! :)
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All I do with all my robots is tape components to a chasis and I'm very competitive! lol
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Haha, well then maybe I should take a leap! Any particular tape that's spinner-proof?

I've linked in a servo on the throttle stick for a flipper now, so the internals are all there (though a switch and charge link would be nice). Just need to assemble a chassis and body.

Question: using towerpro sg90s, is it normal to be almost constantly adjusting the trim? Might be the transmitter (e-flite MLP4DSM). It's just a minor irritation.
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try re gluing the pots?
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Standard duct tape used properly is very spinner proof. I've had many compliments of how mine hold up. Normal cellotape is a bit weak nowadays though. See Zenith vs 747 on YouTube for proof of that. Lol
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Gotta love duct tape... Ever see the Mythbusters episodes? They made a boat out of duct tape!

Anyway, today I have mostly been cutting down on wiring:

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Need to order up some 1 & 2mm hdpe and a switch next...
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why on earth have you removed the gearbox??
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