hmm when you decide to build a new dome style bot again, why not go for a shell spinner like Blendo from battlebots ?
hmm when you decide to build a new dome style bot again, why not go for a shell spinner like Blendo from battlebots ?
I may do. The issue I had/have is that because the whole thing is spinning, you can't place links/lights anywhere but in the centre. I might consider something like a Warhog spinner style but Blendo/Ziggo full body spinners are cleaner to look at.
Need to rebuild this one first before I can consider building another one.
indeed get this one built but this is making me want to design one when i got some free time. Also you could use the LED in under light style like Minotaur
Thought LED lights had to be surface mounted or have I misinterpreted the rules on that one?Also you could use the LED in under light style like Minotaur
6.4 Power Light
Robots must have at least one surface mounted non-filament power light that is illuminated when the main
link is fitted.
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hmm not sure then,
Which motors, hubs and wheels did you use in Honeybadger, if you don't mind me asking?
So the original motors were 12v Chinese motors rated at 550rpm which work OK for what they are but they are fairly weedy for Featherweights. No hub, the wheel's bore was simply drilled to match the width of the motor shaft, drifted onto the shaft and then glued into place.
The wheels were 76mm aeroplane RC wheels - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122474908321
The new stuff is a pair of Gimson 12v 13.7:1 motors with their own wheel hubs. The wheels are again Aeroplane RC wheels but wider and taller by a smidge to try and prevent grounding out issues on the arena floor.
Motors: https://gimsonrobotics.co.uk/categor...tary-gearmotor
Hubs: https://gimsonrobotics.co.uk/categor...d-mounting-hub
Wheels: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282561481453
The wheel centres are slightly bigger than the hub so it is case of lining it all up and drilling 4 holes into the wheel. Should be done very soon.
That's brilliant thanku!
Been a fairly busy day but now I have a shell! Well... most of it, the side panels need cuttiing and fitting but the top, bottom and rear sections are in. Feels a heck of a lot more stiffer than the old shell.
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I know there is wood there but it is stiffer variety and is much, much thicker than the original pine (4cm vs 1cm). In time I may replace it with similarly thick HDPE but this works for the moment.
The next immediate jobs are:
- Drill the mounting holes into the aeroplane RC wheels I got for the wheel hubs.
- Motor mounts are roughly built but need grinding a little to let the motor shaft spin freely.
- Locate and assemble the drive electronics.
With a fair wind and no disasters, I'll have it moving by Wednesday I think. Fingers crossed!
You build robots so similar to mine it's frightening.
Last edited by daveimi; 24th July 2017 at 12:27.
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