Merlin

I first heard about Merlin in 2004 (maybe before then or after then) and I thought it was completely rubbish. It fact my mate thought it was rubbish. BUT HAS ANYONE SEEN IT FIGHT:uhoh: My god its good. Does TeamMAD think of telling us some of its stats?

Hi Paul, was abit worried reading the first few lines then! A few quick stats and bits of info for you;

Were currently on the 3rd Merlin, it was built for the UK Champs last year, went into the arena having never driven or flipped before! It got to the knock-out rounds, but went out to Pulverizer where we suffered a strange battery failure (never happened before, not happened since) but went on to win the Tag Team with Velocarippa. It came 3rd in the 2006 Winter tour (having one of our best fights aginst Storm 2 in the play-off). It went over to Dublin at the beginning of the year and won the competition, beating Big Brother in the Semis then Ripper in the final. It then got the final of the 2007 Robot Rumble, but due to damage from a previous fight against THZ our flipper wasnt sitting properly.

Its in need of abit of TLC over the winter ready for next year, along with a few upgrades.

Specs:

2x Bosch 750s
3x 24v 3Ah NiCad BotPacks
Vantec RDFR47e control
Spectrum RC
3.2mm Titanium Top and base
4mm Hardox sides, back and front.
Top Speed 12MPH
Full Pressure flipper, producing about 3tonnes and 900Kg at tip of arm.

Some bits on our Site http://www.teammad.co.ukwww.teammad.co.uk (in need of updating) also some pics of it on http://www.robotslive.co.ukwww.robotslive.co.uk and videos here; http://www.youtube.com/user/teammadhttp://www.youtube.com/user/teammad

Alan

Those stats make me weep:crazy: 3900kg of flipping force?:uhoh: that is awesome. Oh, by the way:

Robots Live! FAQ

Are you events filmed?

All our events are filmed for internet and DVD use. We have also been contacted about an event that will be televised. So watch this space!

Do you know when itll be? Im really looking forward to the notice!

PS: Ive seen the fight against Pulveriser. What bad luck - you were pounding him! Ive also seen trhe fight against Storm 2. I didnt agree with the outcome, but so what:proud:

(Message edited by paulc on September 20, 2007)

Ive heard about it - you make DVDs from your events. How many are there and just what are they like, the cost and where can I buy them?

Paul, its 3 tonnes of force at the ram, 900 kg of force at the tip of the arm. Thats because some dude named Archimedes invented leveradge. :)

Hi Paul, Leos correct the ram produces 3 tonne but due the leverage it means we only get 900kg at the tip, but does means we get the travel and velocity required at tip.

We dont currently have any Robots Live DVDs yet, we are planning on one this year, possibly the Burgess Hill event.

Anyone wanting DVDs of Robots Live events e-mail us, we have them all (with all or nearly all fights in each event recorded).
Stiff Breeze, still have your Godmanchester DVD waiting to send, need your address!

Thanks for that but I have a few questions

Does anyone know where to get me a copy of the 2007 UK Championships?

And also, the London Expo event on 22/23 OCTOBER, how do I get tickets?

paul

email is on mr stus profile

http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/cgi-bin/discus/board-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profile=stuhttp://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/cgi-...ction=view_pro file&profile=stu

there is also a 2006 dvd but dont know if they still have any

Paul,

For London Expo, tickets can be purchased online: http://www.londonexpo.com/http://www.londonexpo.com/ or i think you can buy them on the door.

Dave
http://www.robotslive.co.ukwww.robotslive.co.uk

Hi Paul,

The 2007 Uk Champs DVD is for sale now, should be online in our shop very soon.

We have just had a new batch of 2006 DVDs produced as there is still a demand for it, available via the shop.

Thanks

John
http://www.RoamingRobots.co.ukwww.RoamingRobots.co.uk

London Expo? Looks interesting. Does anyone know how to go about signing up to compete?

John,

E-mail Dave or Alan Young.

We are going as it is not that far from us.

We will be taking the usual lot (whirlpool shockwave etc.) and we may have a couple of new ones to test.

Will

John,

The london expo is more of a demo event with the small heavy weight arena. We are also only allowed a small number of robots. This years London show is full, but theres always next year.

Dave
http://www.robotslive.co.ukwww.robotslive.co.uk

I just got my 2006 uk champs dvd and merlin is quality-even though it got damaged quite badley at robots live in exeter.

The exeter damage was a strange one, the most damage weve had with the Mk3, and it was caused by a flipper! It was just the way we landed (and the fact it was from several feet in the air!), it knocked out the link (weve never had happen before), a motor connector came apart and the motor fell apart! Ill let the motor off, its about 7 years old (ran in Mute for several years before it found its way into Merlin). But Merlin dropping out at Exeter meant Knightmare got a chance to play, although its been technically retired for about a year!

A flipper? Was this Kronics flipper per chance? :mrgreen:That was a big flip, but then Kronic is a good robot now - hows its weapon so fecking lethal :proud: I was wondering about the design specs of Kronic.

And ROAMING ROBOTS, I was wondering when I could purchase your latest UK Champs DVD quickly and like...NOW!!!:rofl::proud::rofl: and I hope that London expo event goes all well, Iam going:mrgreen:

Yep, Kronics fault! What day are you coming to expo Paul? Make yourself known.

order a 2006 one via the shop, and add a comment to tell us its a 2007 one you want, and ill get it to you asap.

John

I see John. Its the UK Champs 2007 DVD Im after.

Send it ASAP to

REMOVED PERSONAL DETAILS

And Alan, Im going on the 23rd October to London Expo with my dad.

Edit (Kane): Please dont post personal details on the forum.

(Message edited by kane on September 24, 2007)

once you order and pay for it via the shop ill send it.

John

OK John, but the DVD isnt on the shop list:angry:. If you could upload it for distrbution then Ill pay whatever you ask for.

no, the 2007 one isnt yet, buy a 2006 one, and ill send a 2007 one instead.

They are the same price

John

IMA, I must add that my next-door neighbours are moving, and they are massive ROBOT WARS fans. As well as the DVD, could you send for me a photo of:

Storm 2
Merlin
Iron Awe 5
Big Nipper
Terrorhurtz
Turbulence
Ripper

And send them free wioth the DVD

go to the shop
go to Merchandise
go to DVDs

And you will find it.

You can download pictures of the robots yourselves from our 2006 uk champs gallery.

John

No, that post I last made was when I was at School - I was hoping to get some SIGNED photos.

Paul,

If your after signed photos it would be best to contact the teams them selfs. Or your best chance is to print off some photos, and come to an event to get them signed. Merlin & Big Nipper will be at London (so thats two off your list).

Dave
http://www.robotslive.co.ukwww.robotslive.co.uk

Hello! Ive just seen the events for RobotsLive! next year. Are you thinking of booking an event close to Orpington?

Were at Burgess Hill next year, thats the closest to you.

Thanks

I HAVE JUST HAD THE BEST HOUR OF MY LIFE!!

The UK Championships 2007 DVD Ive been waiting for arrivved this morning!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hooray.

team mad is it true that merlins pneumatics exploded the night before filming robot wars

ive found some pics of Merlin being built, so iv'e put them up here http://s1043.photobucket.com/albums/b43 ... X%20Build/

no the pneumatics didn't blow...the speedos did!