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  1. #11
    im a beginner too so just passing on advice i have been given.
    these 3 sites should have everything you need.

    http://www.xbotz.comwww.xbotz.com
    http://www.technobots.co.ukwww.technobots.co.uk
    http://www.gimsonrobotics.comwww.gimsonrobotics.com

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  3. #13
    Xbotz, technobots and gimson sell kits some in different stages of completion.
    the gimson kit is a good for beginners like us with not alot of cash.
    or if you want to do it yourself use http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7110333/Trail/C%24cip%3D49998.DIY%2C%2Bgarden%2Band%2Bcar%3EC%24 cip%3D50098.DIY%2Bpower%2Btools%3EC%24Brand%3DChal lenge.Challenge.htmhttp://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...4cip%3D49998.D IY%2C%2Bgarden%2Band%2Bcar%3EC%24cip%3D50098.DIY%2 Bpower%2Btools%3EC%24Brand%3DC hallenge.Challenge.htm
    there the same as ewan from gimson robotics uses. plus you will have batterys and a charger but you have to dismantle the drill yourself. ewan or someone will tell you how if you needed help.
    as for speed controller either get the sabertooth from gimson robotics or if you think your going to go with 4 drive motors try xbotz and get a scorpion XL or maybe even get a scorpion xl anyways.
    you can get removeable links from gimson or make your own using powerpole connectors.
    for radio gear try technobots theres are real cheap. get a boat arial too maybe also from technobots.
    ehhh wheels either 75 or 100mm wheels from gimson robotics fit straight onto the drill motors with a special insert.
    you will most likely use rc racing packs for you battery power try xbotz or technobots or ebay.
    power light (a none flashing LED) then u gotta sort wiring and stuff. ehh ill post when i think of somthing else... or let the professionals take over and correct me

  4. #14
    one last little thing. i am unsure if he still has it but ask james baker of xbotz.com about his bot Unity its an invertable parallelogram wedge powered by drill motors. it was all complete and ready to run and it was available with and without radio gear. if its still for sale he will tell you the price of it and more about it.
    if you look on http://www.xbotz.comwww.xbotz.com you will see a few of his bots on there.

  5. #15
    Buying bits ready made is nice but to be honest I think the fun of competing with bots is in creating your own from start to finish. There is also the added bonus that you know how its put together so you can fix it easily at a competition.

    You will learn far more building your own, sure it will take you a little longer and will probably cost the same but the journey is always more fun than the destination.

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  7. #17
    Lol each to their own mario

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