First time builder. please have a look and share your knowledge

**Eventorizon** · 30th March 2017, 19:49

Gary is very much correct about full body spinners, they are very difficult to build I'm afraid and are extremely dangerous to boot. However if you take your time you may well be able to come up with something that still meets the criteria.

On the subject or motors, Deathroll from Australia competed in Battlebots and used Balance Board hub wheels for drive. They were surprisingly effective for their cost, but once damaged you would need an total replacement rather than being able to change single components in a normal drivetrain. Check out their Facebook page for more info - https://www.facebook.com/TeamDeathRoll/

31st March 2017, 08:50

Thank you guys, well if its not a full body spinner then i think ill look into some sort of pneumatic ram or flipping arm, id like to go the razor route, but they all take an age to engage the piercing arm, having trawled through most of the bots in the robots section on here. im hoping for 4x4 drive, but other than that im pretty open to suggestion on weapons etc.

i dont suppose theres a wiring diagram anywhere for your average heavy weight? if not something i can copy/alter then something that'll at least point me in the right direction as regards to, motors, speed controllers, and the main one a weapons rig, or even a few different types of weapon rig.

What are the main issues you guys have faced when building a heavy weight? the weight?, and realistically what budget should i be working too. i cant afford hardox as new, but i can probably salvage some for key pieces from the local farms/scrap yard, for the weapons head, or side armour.

i guess what i really want is just a few effective reliable armament options..

as ever any help is massively appreciated!!

ill drop the balance board option, ive since taken it apart, and like you say the motors are housed (very cleverly) inside the wheels themselves. as wheels are generally a high priority target im guessing motors housed inside them whilst a space saver, is only going to cause problems down the line. like you both say burning them out and having to replace the lot is not ideal. so for now ill keep my eye out for some mobility scooter ones.

Equally if theres anyone reading this thread that wants to part with some parts, for cash ofc, please comment below, i have a large van, so collection isnt a problem.

once again, thanks all, dan

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