Proposals from the RFL

I think that the problem was found out to be something to do with the speed controller in the end - Dont quote me on it but i think they ruled out the radio as the cause but further testing was needed to determine the problem. I have just tested mine and they work very well. Failsafes perfect everytime and no glitches.

As far as I know, there were no issues with 2.4GHz. Could you email me details please. The only issue I know about was with 40MHz PCM and a dodgy aerial connection.

(Message edited by kane on August 30, 2006)

A robot did have an out of control problem when useing 2.4. This is being investigated as to the cause.
to Andy

Yes Kane has been round my house tonight and its a roboteq problem (again) it just does not talk to the laptop or do a self test but internals look ok (ish) we are working on it
but needs to go back for repair so it may be the end of roboteq for me

Andy says:


Regarding weights etc, the FRA have had no proposals from the RFL to discuss.
We have offered the RFL a meeting to chew over things but so far have not replied to our mail.

Perhaps David Calkins could ask the RFL for a response. In any case, the FRA does not need a proposal - we could unilaterally change our weight limit for feathers from 12 kg to 13.6 kg. The RFL and FRA would then have the same weight limit for feathers which would hopefully become a world standard.

I second John Frizells Above post.

Why do we need to wait for and RFL response?

We only change rules after consultation with all concerned parties and and then take a vote of the governing body.
This consultation process has not yet finished.
Should you wish to build a 13.6 KG robot there is nothing to stop you.
If an event organiser will not allow more than 12 KG in their arena you do have a problem.

Please read the aims of the FRA, the 2nd aim talks about consitency of build rules ie it is not our aim to change them every week to suit an individual.

This subject is to be discussed at our next FRA meeting along with much more pressing items affecting our sport.

Glen, can I respectfully suggest that you join our cause and become a member of the FRA

John, we are now in touch with David Calkins.

Kane, I do plan to join the FRA when my robot is finished.
However, due to the situation, im in somewhat of a limbo waiting to see what happens. My aim was to debut the feather at Folkestone this year in some whiteboards. Since this proposal was announced ive stopped all weight reduction work i was doing to get under 12kg. I dont want to waste time getting under 12kg only to see 2 months later the limit go up to 13.6kg.
Being that ive only to wire the weapon and sort the batteries i could be finished in a week but at around 13kg (If jonno would allow this for the time being then thats fine. If not then ive got to wait).
Was just trying to give you guys a nudge as i didnt know if anything was happening behind the scenes.
Its on the agenda so thats good.

(Sorry for the impatience, but being close to finishing i just wanna come and have a play:))

As this is a big rule change I dont expect that it will go ahead quickly, no matter how much people try and rush it on here. Id fully expect it not to be implemented for 6-12 months, people need a lot of notice before such a big change even after it has been decided either way, and although its only my opinion I certianly will be tring to delay its implementation past the 3 month minimum to give everyone time to adjust.

Im not so sure it is such a big transition. When during robotwars the heavy weightlimit went up to 100kg, we all took it in our stride and continued without too much fuss.

Whoever is on 12kgs can just stay on 12kg, or add stuff to increase. Either way you can be just as competative.

There will be a Huge difference in spinner powers, axes and 6mm Hardox boxes in 13.6kg. I already have astro drive, 4mm hardox armour and a fairly good lifter/selfrighter, sticking another 1.6kg of hardox all over just isnt fun :sad: