{A-level} Your robots (info needed, please (urgent!))

[Adam Hargreaves]

please see page 2 for specification...

please see page 2 for new request....

[josh]

sure if it drives itself and it is quite cheap

[BeligerAnt]

Adam, unfortunately you're trying to ask two questions in the same poll. Yes, I think it's a good idea. No, I probably wouldn't buy one as we have several robots, two transmitters and several drivers at home so we can practice against each other. Luxury indeed! (But we're still not world champs...)
As for a weapon, I suspect you will have enough to do making an autonomous robot, let alone an autonomous weapon system. Some people tried automatic weapons on RW and they were generally useless as it's actually very difficult to do.
For ideas and inspiration, look up "autonomous minisumo robots" these are 500g robots that must fit in a 4" square floorplan (no height limit).

Good luck!

[Adam Hargreaves]

right, this question is really aimed at people such as Mr. Waller, and other disc owners:

Would you use a disc against a trainer bot if you were using one? (answers by PM or in topic please)

[american roboteer]

I probly wouldn't with my ant BALLISTIC but thats because i am cheap lol

[peterwaller]

Probably not, the energy involved in the modern spinner means that they can also get damaged so I dont tend to use them unless it's at an event. Even doing demo's against coke cans has proved expensive in the past.

[Craig_Anto3]

I wouldnt buy one and beat it up however if someone had one i would with pleasure,

speaking of testing Pete how would u feel about testing ur weapons on anto and some *new* material i've discovered need to know weather its any good might then use it on a potenial IC antweight

[peterwaller]

You are always welcome to come round and dispite my posting about not testing weapons you know I can't resist a challange. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are the best evenings as I am not visiting the old peoples home on those days. Before anyone comments I visiting not looking to move in.

[Craig_Anto3]

hoping u cant break a titanium chassis coz if u can i'm screwed. jus waiting for some parts from the US then i'll be round no pictures thou pete or at least no posting them on your website or getting your daughter to do it either

[Adam Hargreaves]

I'm back again... For part of the project, I need to have a questionaire, and here it is... I would be very, very grateful if you could please give me 5 or so minutes of your time and fill it out, even if you wouldn't buy one anyway. Could you post the answers you choose on here, and add any comments at the bottom of your post. Then I can just print this thread off, and put it in my folder work (so please try to stay On Topic). I'll bring the thing to my next AWS for you all to see. Thanks in advance, Adam.

PS, don't worry about how i'm gonna build it-that's my problem, and I've got to cover all possiblities in the design work.

Question1: How much would you be willing to pay for this type of product?
A: under ?20
B: ?20-?40
C: ?40-?70
D: ?70-?100
E: ?100+

Question 2, how long do you practice driving at a time?
A: 30 mins or less
B: 30 mins to an hour
C: 1 Hour to 2 hours
D: 2 hours or more

Question 3: would you want standard batteries (ie Alkaline) or Rechargable
A: Standard
B: Rechagable (AAs or AAAs)
C: Rechargable pack (like the ones receivers use)

Question 4: Would you want a weapon on the trainer bot?
A: No weapon
B: Lifting device
C: Spinning disc
D: interchangeable weapons
E: other idea (please specify)

Question 5: Would you use your weapon against the device?
A yes (I own a spinner)
B: yes (I have a lifter)
C: No

Question 6: Which weight class would the device be used with?
A: Antweight
B: SuperAnts
C: Feathers
D: Heavys

Question 7: Is weight an issue (as long as it fits in size for class)?
A: yes, it must be in the weight limit
B: no, not really

Question 8: What material should be used for the chassis/armour
A: plastic/polycarb
B: wood
C: Metal
D: no preference