Hello All,

I am currently captaining a team of engineers intending on producing a robot, in the hope that robot wars gets renewiewed for a 2017 series.

A few of us were fortunate enough to travel to scotland for the filming of the current series and saw the filming of episode 2.
I have not managed to get in contact with menthorn since filming to ask for technical advice.
I also went to the robots live show in reading about a month ago where I met Kane (who was very helpful) and referred me here for some professional advice.
I approached my company, who have agreed to sponsor the hardware (within reason) and we have begun design on a two stage hydraulic piercing type (build thread to follow shortly)


My question is regarding commonly used electronic components and advice on the hydraulic system.

Is there a commonly used receiver unit/ motors (brushed vs brushless?)/ speed controllers/ batteries?
i am hearing good things about ampflow

We are also unfamiliar with hydraulics and unsure how to spec the pump?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you