Torrent's build diary - a dream coming true!

[MudnuK]

So, after three months of almost no real progress, time for a parts list. Please point out any flaws or recommend any good, cheaper alternatives:

Motors: 2x Argos 12V drill motors
Battery pack: Turnigy 2650mah 4S LiPo with 20C constant and 30C burst
Speed Controllers: 2x BotBitz TZ85a
Tx and RX: Spectrum DX5e (but also curious about trigger transmitters)
Armour: 10mm HDPE shell with 12mm HDPE bulkheads
Other: 125mm diameter RoboChallenge blue wheels
2 or 3mm aluminium to protect the battery

Sound reasonable?

[plargen]

Tx and RX: Spectrum DX5e (but also curious about trigger transmitters)

i use the trigger tx on both my present robots (DX3e and a losi) the main benefit i found is that you can tune the steering to get a strait line and slow the steering down so you don't over steer, but i only really need it as they do about 8-9mph