The Wonderful World of Johnny 2x4 (FW)

ha
I used to watch that like 3years ago :)
still don't get the name
I have a memory like a goldfish

Johnny was that weird kid with the plank of wood

Got it in one!

Some more progress!
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/3479/photo0090x.jpg
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/5137/photo0093h.jpg
Look at that, beautiful. Although judging by some of the stories i've heard, I won't be surprised if I open the box tommorow to find the circuit board has managed to escape the screws and completely disconnect itself fro the heatsink.
And that is pretty much all I can do for today, as i'm still waiting on some parts.

As this seems like the best place as any to ask this, would these tx/rx combos be suitable for this robot?
http://www.giantcod.co.uk/flysky-4chann ... 06151.html
http://www.giantcod.co.uk/flysky-6chann ... 06150.html

And by that I mean do they failsafe and stuff like that. Anyone had any experience with them?

I havent had experience with either of them, but from a quick look they seem okay. I would go for the 6 channel set, its not that much more and means you can add in extra functions and whatnot :wink:

Not much progress. As i'm still waiting for stuff, cut the baseplate though. The chassis excluding wheels is about 700*340*44mm. Haven't had a chance to weigh it yet.

Also if anyone could recommend any cheap transmitters/recievers like the ones I posted on the page before it would be much appreciated.

giantcod 2.4ghz 7 channel, not bad and dam cheap

Thanks for the recommendation! Although I think on a 2wd robot a 7channel may be overkill. My next question is do I need an external failsafe with that sort of controller or could I just rely on the reciever itself?

And I just had a weigh in, everything I have so far comes to under 5kg. I've got another wood panel to get, the batteries, some misc. connectors and screws/wood glue to still get, which I think should make the thing 7kg once finished.

its by easiest to get a receiver that failsafes, i beleive the giant cod ones do.

if it ends up underweight, do what i did. add a 2.5kg metre long axe to it :mrgreen: