Ive resorted to doing what I do every time exams roll around - start designing robots! I think its the fact that Im consciously aware that Im supposed to be studying that I try not to get distracted by other stuff, but I fail every time

Anyway, Im now toying with the idea of getting the next incarnation of Kaizer up and running. A brief bit of history: http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c367/ayrshirerobotics/UKRG%202006/kaizer_pits1.jpg>Kaizer Mk1 was the first robot built by Team Terminal Damage that moved away from the Rexs Robot Challenge era of the team. Drill motors, 4WD, speed controllers - it became changed times.
Mk1 was built to compete in the 2006 UK Robotic Games. Building the robot was a good learning process but it was not up to the rigours of open featherweight combat.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c367/ayrshirerobotics/Kaizer%20Mk2%20-%20Build/k2_build72.jpg>Mk2 was the upgraded version, designed to suit the open circuit but some plonker (who could that be? ) used 2mm aluminium chequer plate as the main chassis material meaning it buckled and bent easily, and several axe hits and beatings from raptor spinners later it became clear that retirement time was upon it.
After that I focused on getting Drumroll running reliably and effectively and now that its almost there, I think its time to bring Kaizer back into the action.

I really liked the look of Mk2, with the side bumper rails and paint job, so Ill be aiming to keep a similar look to the new one. However, itll be increased in size as Mk2 was small and hideously underweight. Going to stick with 4WD, and will have some form of lifting weapon on it.
My initial plan is to stick a linear actuator in it and have Panic Attack style forks at the front. My overall desired plan (which might take a few practice runs to get right) is to have a 4-bar-lifter in there, probably powered by a Speed 900 transmitting through a threaded rod.

With exams before Christmas this year, I have my holidays free to roboticize so hopefully a new batch of build pictures will be on their way soon

Jamie
Team Terminal Damage
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