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- Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:47 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022
- Replies: 7
- Views: 56424
Re: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022
Well, it's entirely conceivable that someone may have left it too late to renew his son's passport in time for Easter hols... On the plus side, this means we get to spend this weekend in the balmy warmth of Hinckley, rather than dreary old Sicily . Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I thin...
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
- Replies: 23
- Views: 94266
Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Quick question - if I'm bringing a weaponless pushbot to use in the Nuts tournament, should I register it for the event in AntLog or do you keep that separate?
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:02 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
- Replies: 23
- Views: 94266
Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Well, since we're going to be out of the country for AWS63, we're definitely coming to AntFreeze. Just signed up both our teams. Anthony's Ant Army: - Recycler (drum spinner - and it's definitely going to be working this time!) - Undertaker (horizontal spinner) - Underminer (flipper) - The Spin Twin...
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:44 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022
- Replies: 7
- Views: 56424
Re: AWS 63 - Hinckley, Leicestershire - April 2nd 2022
Doh! That's the day we fly off on holiday
Ah well, in that case we will definitely come to Antfreeze this weekend.
Ah well, in that case we will definitely come to Antfreeze this weekend.
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:24 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
- Replies: 23
- Views: 94266
Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Doh! Just watched the Antfreeze 6 vid on YouTube. So THAT's what the Nuts tournament is all about. Looks great fun!
- Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:59 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
- Replies: 23
- Views: 94266
Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
Didn't think we'd be able to make this one - but just realised that if we get up ridiculously early and catch the first train of the day, we should be able to get to Hinckley station by 09:30. So assuming there's no disruption and we can find a taxi, might just be able to get there in time for tech ...
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 10:59 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022. EVENT THREAD & Sign ups
- Replies: 23
- Views: 94266
Re: Ant Freeze 8, March 5th 2022.
Out of curiosity, where is the best scuttlebutt for AWS rumours?
- Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ant Freeze 8 - update 28/12/21
- Replies: 28
- Views: 128229
Re: Ant Freeze 8
I think that is an excellent compromise. Wholeheartedly support. One tournament - but each entry on a team has to be in a different 'weapons category'. The basic premise for encouraging robot diversity is a good one (it's already prompted me to start work on a couple of 'percussive weapon' designs a...
- Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:01 pm
- Forum: Questions (and answers)
- Topic: Antweight arena designs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35117
Re: Antweight arena designs
Personally I'm a huge fan of the low wall options. They greatly reduce the chance of accidental drive-offs but still allow flippers, spinners, and even a well-driven wedge to knock their opponent over the edge.
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:34 pm
- Forum: Questions (and answers)
- Topic: Antweight arena designs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35117
Re: Antweight arena designs
One thought on floor material is that while aluminium may sound more durable than softwood, a hardox or titanium disk will still take big divots out of it and leave nasty gouge marks that would quickly make life difficult for low wedges/acetate. Then you've got the challenge of filing/burnishing out...