Haynes Manual Build a Robot

[AdamST180]

Yeah the book tells me how to do the link so hopefully thats easily enough, and LED's are simple to, the FeatherTwo are out of stock at the moment but will keep an eye on them, as im only running drill motors hopefully will be reliable

[Maxamuslead]

Yeah the book tells me how to do the link so hopefully thats easily enough, and LED's are simple to, the FeatherTwo are out of stock at the moment but will keep an eye on them, as im only running drill motors hopefully will be reliable

I have spoken to Rory a feathertwo duel can run 2 12v 550 (standard drill motors) overvolted per channel so they are plenty. Also they should be back in stock very soon

[AdamST180]

I have spoken to Rory a feathertwo duel can run 2 12v 550 (standard drill motors) overvolted per channel so they are plenty. Also they should be back in stock very soon

Perfect will keep an eye out for when they back in stock and go for one of those, is that Rory from Nuts?

[Ocracoke]

Certainly is.

[AdamST180]

Good stuff

[AdamST180]

I'm tempted to buy one of these so can practice driving etc and with the transmitter etc as they sound like a lot of fun

https://nutsandbots.co.uk/product/flipperant/

[Ocracoke]

Antweights are a bit fiddly to build (well, I find them anyway, I have all the delicacy of a concrete breeze block) but they are properly good fun. Feathers are a bit of a different beast in how the drive purely because of the size/power difference but the principal is the same

[James Williams]

Thanks for all the feedback Theo & Michael. Since I already have the FeatherTwo I may as well try that with the old receiver & if that doesn't work I'll know what's wrong & what to do about it.

Adam I have one (or two) of those Shakey antweights & I cannot recommend them enough. Not only are they fun but they also can teach you a lot without you even realising it. For instance since they run on Lipo batteries I learned how to handle them properly.

[AdamST180]

Yeah I think I will invest in one, I assume I need to get a charger for LiPo's?

[James Williams]

Yes you will. I got the Turnigy 2s/3s charger that they recommend which works well & is pretty cheap, but doesn't come with a lead. I've used a 12v adapter lead, but from what I've read anything with the standard round head like the ones used on laptop chargers should work OK. Just make sure to check the voltage is about 12V first. There's a lot more info on the Nuts & Bots website which is really helpful.

Edit: Forgot to mention this but my bots actually came with their own lipo bags, so you won't need to go out and buy one.