Project "Blacksmith

[Maxamuslead]

So a fortnight has passed since my last post so I shall give you a quick rundown.

The original plan for the wheels didn't work, they were hollow and didn't take well to the setting of Tube Connectors in them so that idea when out the window. Instead, we used some banebots Wheels, (2in 7/ 8. Which lead to the first time having a bot which is able to move. YAY progress! Had to resolder a tonne due to really bad joints due to a really really REALLY bad iron which could not get hot enough, with our new iron no issues so far.


In other news, the design has evolved.

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We have decided not use layers of beryllium aluminium alloy for the Arm A-frame due to fear is would bend. So all the internal struts are made from 10mm HDPE. Also after watching some Beta fights on youtube (mainly Beta vs Tombstone) and as you see In used the extra weight saved to add more armour higher up. This also allowed for a better top armour design which again saved some more weight allowing to add better strutting for the side armour. Fun fact the current set-up uses around 170 bolts. which is around 850g if my maths are right.

The latest head-scratcher is that would the benefits from used a bend hammer design (like Beta) be worth the extra completely and adding a weak point. complexity and adding a weak point.

Total Weight with bolts


12.146 kg


1.454 kg for weapon and wires

Again any feedback is welcomed.

(skechup File below)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyexyngw38...%20v2.skp?dl=0