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by retropunk
Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: BotFest 4 (25th April 2020)
Replies: 70
Views: 122628

Re: BotFest 4 (25th April 2020)

hey, i'm sorry to say that i'm going to have to pull out - just started a new school and about to move house. i would have loved to come but sadly i don't think it's possible - hopefully i can make it next year! again, real sorry :(
by retropunk
Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

ok, thanks! i was hoping swapping motors would be my last resort since i previously swapped the wires on the right motor and nothing, but i'll try again i guess :P
by retropunk
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:28 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

i don’t know if anyone still uses these forums, but my devo’s having Problems again. basically, forwards is where right turn is supposed to be on the right stick - like the whole thing’s been rotated 90 degrees and i’d really rather get it back to normal than relearn how to drive. i’ve tried swappin...
by retropunk
Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

hey, long time no see!

hopefully i'm going to go to botfest 4 in september on the condition that i get solderburn v2.1 running again properly before i start sixth form!
by retropunk
Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Events
Topic: BotFest 4 (25th April 2020)
Replies: 70
Views: 122628

Re: BotFest 4 (25th April 2020)

just signed up with solderburn and will hopefully be attending if all goes well! some things: i'm still a minor and all and can't travel london to liverpool alone so my dad will also be attending so we'll be two people. also, i'm starting a new school early september so might have to pull out at som...
by retropunk
Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:43 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

so... given recent events, i might be back doing robots much sooner than i expected, which is... nice.
by retropunk
Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

hey, just a quick life update: it's 2 or 3 months until my GCSEs begin and revision has taken over most of my life, so i'll probably be going dark and not touching my bots for a while. i might do some tweaks, repairs or odd jobs if i have spare time but i don't think i'll be posting much here or any...
by retropunk
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

i'll look into custom escs for solderburn, because i was previously looking at the endbots DESC which is around 30 pounds not including shipping, and i've had some bad experiences with the AWESC not working in the original solderburn - is anyone making any already, or are they future projects? i'm g...
by retropunk
Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!
Replies: 36
Views: 49938

Re: Ellis's (Team BANANAPHONE/A12) build log!

just remembered i have to do this, so here we go! event report!! i had an amazing time at ant freeze, despite going 0-2, i think those were the longest fights i've had and overall i'm pretty happy with my performance! 1st fight was Villanelle, which was pretty scary to go up against although i tried...
by retropunk
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:58 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 7 - 1st Feb 2020 - Hinckley, Leicestershire
Replies: 30
Views: 39858

Re: Ant Freeze 7 - 1st Feb 2020 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - Sign up now!

thanks so much for running a pretty incredible event, and the automated fight system was really cool and saved a lot of shouting!