Robo Challenge - 2013 FRA UK Featherweight Championships!

**grant_ploughbot** · 26th February 2013, 18:34

Then you'll be fine without a locking bar.

**Ellis** · 26th February 2013, 18:38

Is Tormenta 2's weapon likely to come under scrutiny then? The weapon can technically move without power but to do so you've got to go backwards through about 100:1, it's very hard and we avoid doing it.

Would have thought being able to move without power would be a good thing anyway, if a weapon were to trap someone's hand the bot can be turned off and the arm lifted out of the way, which wouldn't be possible if it could only move under power?

**grant_ploughbot** · 26th February 2013, 18:46

Moving when not under power is fine in regards to what your saying Ellis as it would be easy to untrap a hand - but it won't trap it with a locking bar :P

There's some common sense really when it comes to locking bar's. If there's any possible way that your weapon may be able to harm anyone then put one on just incase. Usually slow moving weapons won't need one as it's mainly for robot's with weapons like flipper's etc for when arming up etc.

**Ellis** · 26th February 2013, 19:12

Well we have absolutely no reason to believe it might be problematic as in terms of safety (failsafing etc) we have never had an issue. We passed check at MMM without them batting an eyelid too, so we're happy with its safety.

Also, it's about time I say it, we're going to have to pull out Grabbererer. We just don't have the assets this time. We can make a much better bot if we leave it for next time.

We're happy to leave the 5 quid for someone to fill the gap. What happens with our spot, guys? I'm sure there were people who were simply too late for the signups and have a bot that can compete, I'd love to see someone in that situation get their chance.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Tormenta 2 will be entered as planned.

**grant_ploughbot** · 26th February 2013, 19:34

Ellis - your going to get it on CoD now! haha.

All of the reserves list was taken up when we moved to 48 robot's. However, as there is a space now available, if anyone want's to enter please post on here or get intouch with James or I and we can get that space filled up. Don't force me to have to get PloughBot working!

**RogueTwoRobots** · 26th February 2013, 23:00

What about Laser 2? (forum username 'Laser')
Ben didn't get signed up before the places got filled but he posted a video featuring some of its upgrades recently and was gutted that he missed out on a spot at the champs. It's a nicely made robot and would be good to see it again.

**john** · 27th February 2013, 02:36

Too easy for Beauty 2!

**grant_ploughbot** · 27th February 2013, 11:09

If Laser 2 want's to sign up tell him to post or get in touch and we can get that sorted.

**Laser** · 27th February 2013, 18:57

I would come if i could, but since to rugby commitments i am unable to make it this year, its such a shame since i really wanted to test out the upgrades. Oh well theres always next year i guess