Build Log | Caractacus - Any Tips?

[willcaddy]

Hello everyone!

Ive taken the plunge and decided that im going to start work on my Featherweight robot "Caractacus", named after Caractacus Potts from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang because of the mad inventor scenario xD



I have bought a Spektrum DX6i transmitter after asking a few questions down at Robot Wars Live Gloucester as well as some research online.

I was just wondering if you guys could give me a few tips based on your experience?

A few main questions I have is:
- Would you recommend a Spektrum receiver and if so/not which would you recommend?
- Im looking at a steam punk look but would iron/steel be too heavy as armor?
- Im looking at using the BotBitz 85AMP Electronic Speed Control (v2) as I looking at cordless drill motors. Thoughts?
- Is CAD design worth doing? and if so, what software would you recommend?
- Any other general tips?

Any information at this stage is very much appreciated! I eagerly await your responses!

Thanks a lot

Will :-)

Edit: Forgot to ask something ¬_¬ lol. I have been looking into batteries and chargers and I hear Turnigy are good. Any recommendations for both? Thanks xD


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