New FW database (new robots)

[grant_ploughbot]

John - We will update you very soon.

I am looking forward to the rebel robots event now to see 360 in the arena at full speed! If people arent scared enough im sure i can lend dave my much larger lipo pack to test out for another 100% extra power

[john]

ye just whack it in

[Mouldy]

lol its a little harder to do then that, Getting it to drive in a stable manor will be hard enough on 4cell.

[tom_kane]

You need some better bearings Dave, sounds a bit rough!

[grant_ploughbot]

just needs abit of lubrication on the 2 sets of gears.

[typhoon_driver]

So you rushed the first test run not preparing the machine properly?

Tut tut, one thing that I have learned in life is that there is always time for lubrication

[RogueTwoRobots]

Looking slick
Dont add any lube to the gears - it sounds scarier and more intimidating when its noisy! Going for the black spiral on the disc at all?

Gary, my connection screwed up when I was on MSN earlier, but since Im lazy and cant be arsed to type up an email, just to let you know Im sorted for a piece of aluminium now so I dont need to hassle you for some

[Kenny]

sounds like it just needs running more has the bearings sound like they havent settled yet

[Mouldy]

the grinding noise is kind of wierd- makes it till it starts spinning up properly.. most of the whirring noise comes from the motors themselfs.. thats fine.

The first stage ratio is in a sealed gearbox and will be filled with high speed grease when its finished- the second stage im not going to grease- because i dont want arena dust/swarf, and general arena rubbish sticking to them and messing it up.

Kennys right- it does need running in, that video is the second time ive ever span it up, theres 5 gears and 8 bearings that need running in.

[teamhunt]

Name: Chuzzle
Weight Class: Feather Weight
Weight: ???
Weapon: Wedges and a feather duster!
Motors: Drill Motors
Battery: 24v Rechargables
Armour: WOOD!
Extra Info: Covered in fur!