For years I’ve loved Robot wars, hell im sure we’ve all thought about building and battling a robot and thought we couldn’t do it. Well the time is right now, I have two boys (12 &10) egging me on so it’s time to get my finger out and get started; but which way?

ideally I’d like to go straight to the heavyweight but let’s start small first I think. That way I can get to grips with the electronics and motor selection (this leaves me cold tbh). The thing I’m struggling with most is....what class size should I build?

I want ant to be able to compete with it. I know it’ll get destroyed but I this surely is the point of building a fighting robot, to fight! What are the most popular sizes for events in the UK? Are there many events to take part in?

Sorry for for the rambling post but hopefully some of you fine gents (and ladies) can point me in the right direction.