How to build a feather weight?

[JakeButler]

My friend and I have decided to build a feather weight, we are new comers need guidance on what parts to buy and where to buy them from. How to connect the electronic components together. Have seen tutorials on using cheap cordless drill motors? is this a good option and if so how to? if anyone has links to sites in the UK selling essential parts would be much appreciated and how much we are looking to spend if we build a reasonably competitive bot?

[Liftoff]

Hi there, and welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll find all the information you'll ever need on here to build your robot. Have a look at the build diaries first as see what most of us use, that will give you a good idea.
Have you decided what type of robot you're building ie weapon type?

[JakeButler]

Thankyou we were mainly thinking of a flipper

[typhoon_driver]

Get yourself along to a local event and ask questions. Best place to go as you will get to see machines in person

[JakeButler]

went to the robot wars in Gloucester yesterday, was great. it was what inspired me to do this build with some spare cash thats been saved up

[Porker]

I'd recommend the Argos value range drills (which are £15 each).

[JakeButler]

okay thanks, is there any specific tutorials on how to use these? found this,

[typhoon_driver]

Oh right, well you are one step ahead of most that ask questions on here! Next thing, read read read. There are several how do i get started threads in the featherweight section and several good build threads in the appropriate section. I'd recommend Jamies rogue robots one

[psychostorm]

www.robowars.org/wikka/BeginnersGuides

[JakeButler]

Thanks typhhon and psycho ill start finding some threads, One problem i seem to be finding is all of these websites to be in the usa and everything is in $ can i still purchase of these sites?