I'm just joining the Antweight scene, (having been talked into it by Alex (Haywire)) and as such have started work on a robot to play with
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
The robot I'm building is an Alu/Polycarbonate flipper.. I've ordered all the relevant parts (most are from the US branch of Hobbyking though so could be waiting a while..) and have started work on the chassis.
At the moment I only have the aluminium part built, which holds the motors and all the other electronics..
![Image](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1522191_10151847358736845_437127617_n.jpg)
The servo I plan to use for the flipper is a Turnigy XGD-11HMB. The specs on it seem to good to be true at 3.5kg/cm torque, 0.09 sec/60deg, 11g, all for £3.35. It does have a nylon/metal gear train, which may be a bit weak, but I'm still a little sceptical about it. At least its hardly a huge waste of money if it's not suitable...
Having more or less finished the alu part and fitted the wheels, I wanted to try it out to check the motor speed was right/ because it's fun
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
Took apart the two servos and had a bit of a resolder to make a dual ESC, then taped the rest of the receiver in with some AA batteries...
![Image](https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/993813_10151847615266845_2040159671_n.jpg)
Works surprisingly well all things considered, however some how don't think it's a competitive setup just yet
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
Also have plans for another little flipper, but that's for another day :L