Another one of those very original update posts.

Jibril
Following on from the successful test drive (if you want to call it that), the uprights have gone back in and the top panels refitted with power lights and a removable link slot. That means, technically, it is capable of entering the arena. I also fitted a front roller on the robot to help it move and that has helped dramatically but I really need to take it somewhere to run it up to full speed, my office floor just is not big enough.

The next thing to work on is the axe. I've got a motor mount cut out for the 2.3HP motor and will be getting that screwed down tonight and have already marked out a centre line for the axe to be aligned with. The 600mm shaft has also arrived so plenty of drilling action to do and some serious cutting on the front polycarbonate.

In no particular order:

  • Axe shaft needs to be bolted to the axe gear
  • Axe head needs to be fabricated
  • Axe motor needs to be fitted
  • Axe locking pin needs fitting
  • Axe tether needs fitting.
  • Side armour needs to be cut and fitted
  • Batteries need to be held in place better (might need to consider bigger batteries overall here)


Lots to do before the 23rd of March. :P