Heres Killer-Wolf post AWS
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Heres Killer-Wolf post AWS
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So I tried to repair and improve Killer-Wolf, but that didn't work out to well, clearly the poor wolf wasn't going to be able to lick its wounds from AWS as I first thought.
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So the solution was to build a bigger version (seeing as I now understand the size rules better) that would make the improvements easier to make.
things that needed addressing:
1. fix the balance and hight of the wheel mountings, as Killer-wolf was not driving straight.
2. replace the battery with a lighter one, possibly use a lipo.
3. better protect the power switch.
4. Better servo mounting and better flipper hinge.
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I'm sure you'll get there. AWS 50 was a massive learning curve. BTW, What ESC are you using?
the ones I got in the Kit from RobotWars101.org
So I've been working on Killer-Wolf 1.5 and considered using my software to help work out ideas, below is a screenshot of a model of Killer-wolf new size to check if it can still fit the 4inch cube.
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And this is an example of me coming up with ideas that would be nice to test out (but I don't have a 3D printer) anyway this is I design for a hinge that can be fitted to Killer-wolf. At the AWS Killer-wolf's flipper used cable ties (last minute solution to the weight problem) while it handled a direct hit by 'slice to meet you' it didn't provide a clean axis and movement to the flipper, I was recommended to use hinges off of old VHS cases, but they looked and felt weak.
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Your robot is looking great, it's great to see it evolving as your getter better at it all :-)
thanks, from the test drives I've done it's looking like it is greatly improved, weapon on the other hand is giving me a headache, Killer-Wolf would benefit from parts made on a 3d printer.
Gary Cairns i believe would be your guy, might be worth an ask
http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/thre...3d-3d-printing
Click here for gary's 3d printing services:-)
oh that might be handy, thanks