simple started build cassius

Hi all

new to all this.

i am wanting to build a featherweight/ half size cassius I, just for a bit of fun, not to do anything serious.

Unfortunately i know bu99er all about electrics, my knowledge lies more in building steam powered stuff!

I was wondering if there are any guides, or if anybody could advise me on what parts i could use, and where from.
such as motors/ gearboxes, speed controllers, simple pneumatic systems.
but will still have a bit of speed and power.

would be much appreciated, thanks!
Andy

watch this, very helpfull

http://youtu.be/8_kWYewQmV0

Hi great idea and welcome, if you can build steam robots are a walk in the park, my dad fiddles about with steam engines

These are the speedcontrollers to use, they're the best, performance/value
http://www.botbitz.com/index.php?rou...&product_id=59

Motors good value here, choose 18v
http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/GR02...gearmotor.html

Make your own wheels
http://youtu.be/AcIIUGBJzJM

Then read the FRA rules, ensuring you include fuses links etc. you should try and ensure it ends up the maximum weight allowed, rules I follow, build it as small as possible using up the wieght for strength so you might want to change your scale to 1/3 or 1/4

For pnumatics, look through liftoffs build diary :)

Transmitter
http://bit.ly/1kNKL54

Receiver
http://bit.ly/168MVoS

Fuse / removable link
http://bit.ly/1mGUQUv

Wheels
http://bit.ly/119BKbS
I can't find the link for the nut inserts, Ellis will now this, he's the chap in the wheel video

Ellis can be found, via the Rango build diary

many thanks Gabriel!
plenty to keep be busy.

i notice your in Guildford.
so am i

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