Simple first bot.

[zoll]

I think they should work for two drill motors fine but I very much dout 4

[Ellis]

Sigh.

Okay, well, I guess that makes things a good deal cheaper. I'll over volt them for the extra bit of juice. Thanks.

[typhoon_driver]

you could always run a pulley and belt between the wheels on each side to give you 4wd on 2 motors.

I think you will be surprised at the power that 2 motors have.

[Ellis]

Well, after speaking with Grant (thanks!), if I can persuade my parents just a bit more, I'll be going for the 30A ESC, not the 15. This should run 4 motors ok.

We'll see.

[Ellis]

Bought the four drills today, ordering the ESCs and the Transmitter/Reciever set tomorrow, will have access to some chassis-like material next week aaaand I couldn't be happier.

Might start a build diary.

[Ellis]

The ESCs just arrived, the radio system should be arriving on wednesday or so. Once that arrives, I'll test out the setup and get to work on a chassis. Still need wheels.

[typhoon_driver]

http://web.me.com/robochallenge/Robo_Ch ... nical.html

These have been battle proven many many times.

[Ellis]

Yeah, I'll go for blue wheels if I can't find or use anything I can get locally. Seems a little silly to spend more and have to wait to get them when I'm sure I can get something cheap locally.

Thanks.

[typhoon_driver]

another option is these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

Bought some recently as I needed 8 cheap wheels for a project. They aren't as grippy as the blue wheels and you would have to get a hold of some nuts to fit the thread on the drill yourself, heat them up and press them in but they might do the job.

[Ellis]

Transmitter and reciever have just arrived, it's a little confusing at first, what with the instructions pretty much saying this is the reciever with no real diagrams or information. After a good look though, my dad and I (I'm off school today, knee problems) hope to have atleast one motor controlled.

Am chuffed!

Thanks for all the help, with probably need alot more in the future.