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by Shakey
Tue May 04, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Power Problem running Sabertooth and Servo.
Replies: 9
Views: 8639

I don't think the flywheel taking too long to slow down would be an issue, as long as you're removing all power to the disc motor when the robot failsafes or turns off it doesn't matter if it takes a while for the weapon to stop, usually the lid will be held down during that time (as with Peter's s...
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Power Problem running Sabertooth and Servo.
Replies: 9
Views: 8639

Fast Dalek uses a Sabretooth for the wheels and a scorpion mini for the lifter. It's not the greatest design however: the motor doesn't stop at the end of its travel like a sevo would, and the gears are always breaking. Simon My planned weapon is a vertical fly wheel to chuck robots away and possib...
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 6:34 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Warhammer
Replies: 22
Views: 19613

I play it. I currently own 5K of warhammer 40K and some battlefleet gothic. I have Chaos, Imperial guard, Necrons, orks and Eldar. For BFG I have chaos and eldar.
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Power Problem running Sabertooth and Servo.
Replies: 9
Views: 8639

Good luck Haywire. BTW how did you get into antweights? Simon I think it was a mix of robot wars loving and Not having enough to make a big robot. Though me and my friend (both 15) are making featherweights soon. Do any of you know what it would be like running another motor controler (to make 3 mo...
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Wiring A controller
Replies: 76
Views: 47145

stiol dont know what a channel is :-? can someone help me It is hard for me to explain. Say a remote control just has 2 switches. one for turning one for forwards and backwards. That would be just 2 channels 1 for each function. So one channel is for the turning the other for forwards and backwards...
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Wiring A controller
Replies: 76
Views: 47145

oh thank you, i am trying to upload my pictures, but until then, you can;t see my design. The flip channel might not be needed, as my design is the same upside down :lol: But if i decide to add a wepon ill need it, what are channels for? ? If you think about it a right turn on the controller is a r...
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Power Problem running Sabertooth and Servo.
Replies: 9
Views: 8639

I will probably have to build a new regulator as a month ago I was playing around with the circuits and accidentally ran the 8.4V from the fully charged 2 cell through a HPX blowing something. Thankyou for the advice, I hope to have this antweight up and running for an event soon. Also in the works ...
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Wiring A controller
Replies: 76
Views: 47145

MichaelGoode wrote:What is the flip channel for
The flip channel is a channel you would connect to a switch on your remote control,

If you have a robot that runs both ways you use the switch when you go upside down then it inverts the controls so it is the same as driving the right way up.
by Shakey
Mon May 03, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Power Problem running Sabertooth and Servo.
Replies: 9
Views: 8639

Power Problem running Sabertooth and Servo.

Hi I am relatively new to antweights and going along to Robot Rumble yesterday inspired me to get some more work done on mine. However there is a problem. The current set up is: Sabertooth 2x5 RC Motor Controller 2x motors (not exactly sure on the make/model) Spektrum AR6100e + DX6i 2.4 GHz 350mAh 7...