FYI from a wiring diagram perspective the link should be arranged like the fuse is along the wire. Right now if built as it reads the robot can never be turned off.
"Having a robot that can either run inverted or has a self-righting mechanism (SRMech) it strongly advised." Or ability to self right via the weapon.
"Brushless – Brushless motors require brushless ESC’s. These cannot change direction when in use, but can be set to run in either direction when being wired. As with brushed ESCs find the maximum current draw for the brushless motor you plan on using, at the voltage you will use, and buy an ESC that exceeds that amperage draw.
a. To reverse the direction of a brushed ESC unplug any 2 of the 3 wires and swap them around."
This section is incorrect, brushless ESC's can be made bi-directional relatively easily (SimonK flashing). Also you CANNOT just swap any two wires for a brushless motor to reverse. [SNIP:I went crazy]
You should probably mention the common route of flashing a brushless ESC with SimonK for drive.
Fail safes are controlled by the receiver not the transmitter, the transmitter is used in setting them on bind but ultimately failsafing is the actions the receiver takes when the transmitter is removed from the system.
You should mention LiFePo4 as one of the alternate batteries (A123's are an example). Get most the fun of LiPo with far less of the fire.
If you're mentioning brushless motors for drive you should mention that it is generally advised to aim for a much larger wattage than you expect to need as this greatly improves low end control.
"Hardox - Thicker sections are often used in bar spinner's weapons" Just drop the 'bar' part of that, most spinners these days regardless of type (At least not the drum varieties) are hardox. Should probably mention that this is far more suited to those with access to a CNC water or plasma cutter or willing to outsource, manually working hardox is difficult and time consuming requiring higher quality tools than normal steel. Also a pretty much no for tapping in hardox.
EDIT: A GR02 is still a drill gearbox inside. I used to repair mine with innards from argos drills.
EDIT 2: Could probably just mention the regular good old 'check the wiring for loose/intermittent connections' in troubleshooting.
Last edited by Shakey; 29th June 2017 at 18:10.
People build around a specific motor and once that motor is out of production they rely on buying them used off of people for spares when they break. As time goes on supply dwindles but people still need ones to replace as they break, so the power in negotiating a price goes to the people who have the few available spares and they can charge a higher price. Simple supply and demand.
Same thing happened with Speed900's. It's why i have a rule to never build a robot around parts I can't buy new.
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