Quote Originally Posted by typhoon_driver
http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c367/ayrshirerobotics/UK%20Featherchamps%202010/

Jamie has been good at taking and uploading pics for various events. Check out some of his sub albums for various pics.
Yeah one thing I always enjoyed when first getting into this was seeing pictures from events, particularly bot innards, so I try to do the rounds at each event and get some pictures. I'd prefer to have more action shots but my camera doesn't seem to have an ideal setting for them and they usually end up blurred. Not been as much of an issue since I've had my video camera.

The build albums I've got on that page are quite extensive for the likes of Drumroll I and Kaizer Mk.2. Back then I used to take a photo whenever I fitted a bolt or secured a part as I considered it incredible progress! :P
Now my machines tend to go together much quicker so the more recent albums have less photos and less detail. Hopefully they're still a good resource though for people such as yourself to see different set-ups and build techniques.

With regards to the batteries; I've only ever used two Speed 900s as weapon motors before with quite light gearing, but the robot at the time used two 9.6V, 3700mAh battery packs. I don't know how much more/less current they'll draw when used in a drive train but most Nimh packs (Vapextech are a pretty good brand) will be sufficient. You would notice a difference (improvement) if you used some form of lithium batteries but I think for your build, Nimhs are the best way to go for starting off.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Vapextech-Batt ... d-Chargers

And as Gary has mentioned, don't worry about cooling. The Speed 900s will cope with a 3-minute battle and can be left to cool after fights.