UPDATE: Push bot and same safety questions xD
Hello everyone :)
Unfortunately due to not being able to get a suitable speed controller in time I have decided to just make a push bot for the Cheltenham Extreme Robots to get a bit of experience and know what to expect for the next one. I do have some ridiculous ideas in mind though for decoration so watch this space xD
Just a few questions about safety. Firstly, I know the robot must have an LED on show when its on but I'm curious to see what some of you guys have done for yours? It's running off a 6s LiPo so regular LEDs would just fry but I saw in a YouTube video that Angus (now part of Makers Muse) used a connector and plugged it onto the Spektrum receiver with a resistor in line. I'm not really sure if this is a good solution or if there is a simpler one out there?
Secondly, Where abouts have you guys put your removable link? I know it needs to be able to be put in and pulled out with the robots top on (giggidy :p ), but I'm worried about it being pulled out mid battle. Having said that the loop on mine is rather long so is this just as simple as making it shorter? lol Would love your feedback :) Its going to be a fairly boxy robot because I plan on using the base and top panel again in the final axe robot so i was thinking of maybe putting it in the same place as Crabsolutely Clawful on the back wall of the robot?
Again any suggestions is most welcome and thanks a lot! :)
Will :)