Build Log | Caractacus - Any Tips?

[Maxamuslead]

about the Head styles, they each have benefits. a point delivers the energy to a single point allowing you to make holes in materials but will wear quicker than other styles. a bladed axe (like Terrorhurts) has a smaller point to deliver energy to and will wear better than a point but it will not make holes. A hammerhead will wear the best but will deliver the energy to the larger area. TBH design something that looks cool or fits the theme of the bot (for me a hammerhead)

About Speed controller, a BB80 may be your best bet now as Rory has stopped making the single channel feathertwos, and getting a duel version to run the hammer is a waste.

[willcaddy]

About Speed controller, a BB80 may be your best bet now as Rory has stopped making the single channel feathertwos, and getting a duel version to run the hammer is a waste.

Sorry to be a pain! but do you have a link, I am struggling to find the controller you recommended

Thanks again

[willcaddy]

Hello everyone

Unfortunately due to not being able to get a suitable speed controller in time I have decided to just make a push bot for the Cheltenham Extreme Robots to get a bit of experience and know what to expect for the next one. I do have some ridiculous ideas in mind though for decoration so watch this space xD

Just a few questions about safety. Firstly, I know the robot must have an LED on show when its on but I'm curious to see what some of you guys have done for yours? It's running off a 6s LiPo so regular LEDs would just fry but I saw in a YouTube video that Angus (now part of Makers Muse) used a connector and plugged it onto the Spektrum receiver with a resistor in line. I'm not really sure if this is a good solution or if there is a simpler one out there?

Secondly, Where abouts have you guys put your removable link? I know it needs to be able to be put in and pulled out with the robots top on (giggidy ), but I'm worried about it being pulled out mid battle. Having said that the loop on mine is rather long so is this just as simple as making it shorter? lol Would love your feedback Its going to be a fairly boxy robot because I plan on using the base and top panel again in the final axe robot so i was thinking of maybe putting it in the same place as Crabsolutely Clawful on the back wall of the robot?

Again any suggestions is most welcome and thanks a lot!

Will

[James Williams]

Hey there Will. Regarding links, what I've done on both my FW's is bury the link connection a couple of inches deep within each & attach a cable tie to the loop on the link so it's much easier to pull out without risking the wire getting damaged.

On Neophyte, I've also made a small HDPE flap held on with tape on one side so it can stick to the armour, but still be opened & closed easily by hand. Blacksmith hit the cap with it's axe during one fight, taking the cap off, but in the process saved the link itself (I wasn't using the cable tie method then).

Regarding specific placement, I'd personally recommend placing it somewhere towards the middle or the back of the bot, making it as difficult as possible for an opponent to reach. I wouldn't worry too much about random knocks taking it out, as long as the connectors have a good grip you should be fine.

[willcaddy]

Hey there Will. Regarding links, what I've done on both my FW's is bury the link connection a couple of inches deep within each & attach a cable tie to the loop on the link so it's much easier to pull out without risking the wire getting damaged.

On Neophyte, I've also made a small HDPE flap held on with tape on one side so it can stick to the armour, but still be opened & closed easily by hand. Blacksmith hit the cap with it's axe during one fight, taking the cap off, but in the process saved the link itself (I wasn't using the cable tie method then).

Regarding specific placement, I'd personally recommend placing it somewhere towards the middle or the back of the bot, making it as difficult as possible for an opponent to reach. I wouldn't worry too much about random knocks taking it out, as long as the connectors have a good grip you should be fine.

Thank you for your advice The cable tie idea is a good one!