So I decided to shelve my previous idea of a FW spinner in favour of something with more versatility, that I can use at any event. So I've already gotten started on Tantibus, and here's what I've established up to this point.

Chassis: HDPE (8mm baseplate, 20mm bulkheads running lengthways)
Armour: 6mm aluminium plate
Drivetrain: 2 x 775 motors run through 13.7:1 Gimson gearboxes (obtained)
Battery: 4000mAh 5s LiPo (drive), 3000mAh 6s LiPo (weapon)

The bot will have 3 interchangeable weapons. For now I'm just going with an axe, run from a 300w scooter motor (already obtained). But once I've had the opportunity to test the bot in combat I'll be expanding the arsenal to include a 180 degree lifting arm and a 270mm, 2.5kg vertical disc. Total estimated weight in the heaviest setup comes to 12.9 kg.

I've taken the liberty of throwing together a rough but size-accurate cardboard replica of the chassis, as you can see below. The shape is rather reminiscent of Blacksmith from Battlebots, especially with the axe.

The plan is quite ambitious, but I want to push myself to make something better than just a generic lifter.

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