Antweight question

[Septic343]

Hi
I'm new to robot combat and i'm going to build an Antweight some time this year but i just wanted to ask a question
what is a speedcontroller and how does one work?

If anyone can answer these questions then i'd be grateful

Thanks

[archie2000]

every robot needs a speed controller of some sort
they plug into the receiver.
they switch the voltage on and off really quickly to controlling speed.
when your transmitter stick is fully up and I is going as fast as it can it is allowing the full amounts of voltage to your motors.
I might be wrong with that but in brief they take current from the batteriesand control it through the motors.
I can explain better at home but I'm out in Bolton.

[Max]

If you are using modified servos for drive then you don't need a speed controller, they just plug straight in to the receiver, in an antweight you only need them if you have drive motors and gearboxes. You also need one on a brushless motor if you've got one on your weapon

[Septic343]

Thanks!
where can i get a speed controller from?

[archie2000]

viewtopic.php?f=108&t=4876
there

[Laser]

My thread has all the basics for building a antweight, feel free to messge me any quetsions and I will e happy to help

[Septic343]

Ok, Thanks

[harry hills]

same here feel free to ask me anything, you can add me on msn if you have it.

[Septic343]

If you buy some motors do you have to put the wires in place or are they already setup to use and plug into the speed controller?

[harry hills]

they will require wires soldered to them
edit, by some motors i asume you mean the polu micro metal gearmotors?