Time for a post UK Champs update.
We had a good run with all of our robots- here is how they did
Lambda Delta:
Had a few issues with self inflicted damage but should be a fairly easy fix and Kat already has plenty of ideas for upgrades next year.
Aftershock 4:
Survived really well against Flow after bouncing back into the arena everything still works but a diode could do with replacing on the Scorpion XL and some spikes welding on to aid with self righting. Should be back and working for Burgess Hill.
Shockwave 2:
Had fun in the whiteboards with the drive working very well and out pushing almost everything. When upside down the pneumatics kept on freezing which affected the self righting but apart from that all was ok and ready for the next one.
Inertia XL:
The upgrades to the disc worked really well as it went through Hardox, titanium and Aluminium without much trouble at all- the bigger forces kept on working the pulleys loose of the speed 900's so something to work on for next year. We also had issues with the Scorpion XL but it turns out the diode has gone as on Aftershock so it is a very simple fix.
Some upgrades for next year include:
Adding a Lipo to save some weight
Using the extra weight for 2 more speed 900's for the drive to give the same setup as Shockwave
Getting some steel pulleys to weld onto the shafts of the disc motors to prevent them coming loose again.
Also forgot to say thanks to Dave Moulds for getting Inertia re-welded after NST hit it and to Andy for the use of Wedgie's speed controller for the Annihilator.
Next job is to get Maelstrom ready for Burgess Hill and to finally get Soundwave built




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