Another quick update - finally put the axe together. I swapped out the 300rpm brushed motor for a 500rpm brushed motor and was pleased with the torque, as it can self-right, but not so much with the speed. I'm going to experiment with putting the gearbox from the 300rpm motor onto one of my DYS BE1806 brushless motors to see how that works when geared down ~3:1 by the belt. I should also make a tensioner, as the belt is a little bit slack, though that could be good for protecting the motor.

I put the robot together but was having issues with the snap ring staying on the Fingertech hub, I think I might've bent them. I've ordered some replacement 7/16" snap rings that will be arriving later this week. The axe hub and pulley also work themselves lose, so I will put some blue threadlocker on them when that too arrives later this week.

I did a quick weigh, and it comes in at ~1250g. That means I have ~250g for the wedge + mounts, wheelguards, foam wheels, drive ESCs, various nuts and bolts, and final weapon motor mount.

Still quite a bit on my to-do list:
* Cutting the titanium wedge
* Making the mounts
* Making wheelguards
* Cutting the top covers
* Adding a fuse and power LED (I have both of these, they just need fitted)
* Making a cradle
* Making a weapon locking bar
* Putting the wheels on and making it move
* Loctiting all the bolts
* (If I have time) Making the hammer more potent
* (If I have time) Making spares, e.g. top covers, wedge, hammer, etc
* Anything else I've missed! (Anybody notice anything?)

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