Getting started with electrics

[daveimi]

Hiya, my 5 yr old has mild autism and the loud noises and hectic routine / meal times etc were a struggle. The other big thing is that the Robochallenge champs is full combat with the spinners etc. The live events are a lot more laid back with minimal damage so dunno if you'd be better getting to some of those first to see how he is. I haven't managed the champs yet because of the same reasons.

Edit - I will go against what everyone says and say that from my own experience the easiest way to get in the arena is a pair of Gimson motors, Sabertooth controller and a cheap radio Rx/Tx set. Get a cheap 12v nihm battery for £15 and £7 charger from Component Shop Website, and use Deans connectors to solder up a removable link. Drill some wheels to 13.5mm and hammer in 3/8unf brake pipe connectors so they screw straight on to the Gimsons. Job done. There are a million ways to build a robot but have found this to be extremely simple and easy to fix at the events.

Edit 2 - You can buy Antweight Kits and Feather Kits with everything in that go together like lego. Also worth considering, can provide you info if you need it.