RobotWars101

3d packages are just as precise as normal cad programs, so you can input dimensions (obviously, how else would you ever get your models to scale with others?). What they dont have is a calculator for weights and stuff like that, but to see if a robot would fit in a cube, that will work just as wel i...

I have checked with loads of shops and websites where i could fine the DX6 with BR6000 the cheapest . I ordered 9 setups and 9 additional br6000's so then you do want to shop around. Even with the taxes, robotcombat.com came out the cheapest by far, ending up at 211,88 euros per set which makes it G...

Thats how I do it too, only I use Lightwave instead of 3ds max. It gives me the general idea, but its not a tool to make designs to send straight into the CNC machines. http://robotwars.demon.nl/media/foto/xombie2.jpg This is a small cut and paste of the modeler screen, if I want i can render it in ...

That's great news. I look forward to it.

Mines about 300 pounds, although it could be done cheaper if it had to be rebuilt. Not that im planning a rebuild.

There are 2 things that can be done: a: set it up that new users can only post after forum admin approval. b: set up usershield so only admins can see new users in de last registered list. http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=399863&highlight=spam+bots The character recoginition tool in Ph...

The shape of a disk defines also its effectivity. DBA disk is narrow and high diameter, while Katjusha is thicker and a little smaller. in the end it all depends how much kinetic energy you can tranfer at once. heavy outer diameters and a reasonable amount of rpm helps.

Thats a big ant, probably a USA antweight.

looks cool though.

yeah, I win by default!

If there is a spot left, I'll be there.