How to build a combat robot guide.

[Maxamuslead]

A GR02 is still a drill gearbox inside. I used to repair mine with innards from argos drills.

fair enough so in there any reason why people are willing to spend silly money on them.

[Shakey]

fair enough so in there any reason why people are willing to spend silly money on them.

I don't remember them being crazy expensive, the mounting points were very nice to work with.

[Maxamuslead]

I don't remember them being crazy expensive, the mounting points were very nice to work with.

I looking to buy some before i got a pair of REC and they reach £90 for two IIRC before I completely bailed on them.

[Shakey]

I looking to buy some before i got a pair of REC and they reach £90 for two IIRC before I completely bailed on them.

Yeah they would be expensive buying them used now they're out of production. They were only ~£30 each when they were being made, fairly reasonable price.

[Maxamuslead]

Yeah they would be expensive buying them used now they're out of production. They were only ~£30 each when they were being made, fairly reasonable price.

Yeah just find it strange when you can get similar new gearboxes for same or less money

[Shakey]

Yeah just find it strange when you can get similar new gearboxes for same or less money

People build around a specific motor and once that motor is out of production they rely on buying them used off of people for spares when they break. As time goes on supply dwindles but people still need ones to replace as they break, so the power in negotiating a price goes to the people who have the few available spares and they can charge a higher price. Simple supply and demand.

Same thing happened with Speed900's. It's why i have a rule to never build a robot around parts I can't buy new.

[Maxamuslead]

It's why i have a rule to never build a robot around parts I can't buy new.

Good motto to build by