So I've had some free time today to actually get the robot built. Thankfully, the uber simple design means that I am nearly done with the bodywork. Had a slight hiccup with the pillar drill in that all the bolts needed to hold the drill in the air and the drill in the holder decided to strip their threads so a new set of M6 bolts for that. Also managed to destroy a HSS drill bit. Think I went too hard too fast.

Anyway, a few hours drilling and the end result actually doesn't look too bad. Even the M10 bolts are relatively perpendicular in the holes! (I know, a little sad). The top panel is a single sheet of 6mm polycarbonate but I plan to double that with the left over sheets from the original attempt so it has 12mm on top.

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I also has a go at getting the machine to run. A bit hodgepodge but it is definitely moving. Needs better batteries in it (the video only has 4S LiFe batteries in it, going to see what 6S looks like with all the extra material on it now but definitely moves. I might fit some more grippy rubber on the front wheels, not decided yet.