28 - 31 August, Fighting Robots UK Championships 2007

[team_ballistix]

Does anyone know how many other new teams/ robots are there other than ourselves?

James D- Team BallistiX

Allan, I am far from new to robotic combat but my bot is new

[andy_kane]

Perhaps the few that are missing do not want their robots scratched or they cannot afford the time or money to travel to Wales or think the biggest purse for years is not enough.

This is the roboteers championship but you have to be in to win it.

There are more robots going than is in the announced draw. There is more than one competion to enter anyway.

Hiya,

I don€™t get much time to post on here as we are working with Haven on the summer tour, and lots of other stuff going on. Although my spies do keep me informed as to what€™s going on!!!

Chris

Welcome again to the forum, we are certainly looking forward to seeing your robot, no matter what state it is in, just getting a working robot there, even without a weapon will be an achievement.

As pointed out, currently there are no heavyweight arenas in the uk which are up to spec to cope with the current level of spinners. Scorpion is pretty much our most deadly machine here in the UK, and we would ALL agree is just pure scary !!!!

If you wanted a cheap, easy to build weapon in the amount of time, then I would consider an electric lifter.
Head to your local mobility shop, or ebay, and ask if they have any old linear actuators, you can use one of these to power it.

Craig,

Been trying to get hold of you, can you ring me ASAP.

New teams.

As far as I know, there are two new heavyweight teams and 3 new feather weight teams attending this years championship. We€™d all like more, after this years event maybe we need to seriously look into new ways of getting more people interested.

Drop outs

Yes there has been a few drop out at the last minute as there always is, and 1 or 2 which I knew weren€™t going to turn up from the start but gave them the benefit of the doubt by putting them in the list
.
As the competition is now over 3 days and only 6 x 2hour shows, I made a decision to reduce the number to 24 leaving us with reserves, rather than a higher number and then have some not show, and mess up the format.

It€™s a shame that even though I€™ve worked hard for the last 9 months to make sure this even hasn€™t been cancelled as it has come close several times, that we don€™t have more robots coming, however this is the world we live in currently.

Anyway, it does mean that we have the current top 24 robots attending, and the competition is going to be fast and furious, and certainly one not to be missed!!!!
Plus it also means we can all enjoy a no stress, relaxed holiday, away from the pressure, stress, and politics of real life for a while !!!

John
http://www.RoamingRobots.co.ukwww.RoamingRobots.co.uk

[robotwars]

oh and gary,

I like the look of your machine.... a 4wd Tanto

Grudge match Etek Hive vs Etek Tanto ??? It can be arranged

John

[typhoon_driver]

Lol id be up for that

Craig?

[craig_anto]

nope, Tanto wont be at the UK Champs as im not in the draw dispite entering the day it opened, plus im now going to be going away for 7 months next weds yes next weds is the last time im in the uk for 7 months ill post something later i feel a rant coming on

Jonno ill call u later

[robotwars]

hey craigy, best you give me a call.

Tanto was / is in the draw, but as a non confirmed entry as I couldnt get hold of you.

Call me before you go on a rant !!

John

[kronic]

Chris, Hope the visit was Ok for you last night. I think we got through most things you need to know. It was good to meet nice enthusiastic new people who want to give roboteering a go. All the best and good luck. If you need any more info please let me know.

PS: If anyone out there has a spare LP ram going cheap please let Chris know as he will probably need one before the UK champs.

Cheers,

Dave

[beast]

Dave what size ?