first robot questions :)

[psycho_fling]

just make sure you use metal discs on metal and not stone cutting discs

also if you get some quality 1mm discs will help as it is 'pushing' less disc through the metal

[lowes3]

what about motor mounts? do people use the ones from robo challenge.

[RogueTwoRobots]

Yeah I believe they're used quite extensively. The Robo Challenge mounts are a great low-cost and ready-made solution for fitting drill motors into a robot.
I've used motor mounts in the past but now I just sort out the mounting of them myself. This basically involves cutting the gearbox shape (which is like a pair of 'D's back to back) into whatever material I'm using for my chassis and securing it in place with a mounting plate that comes as part of a cordless drill (it screws in in between the chuck and the spring that controls the clutch action). It's not too complex a process but for a first-time build, I would just go for ready-made mounts. Keeps things simple.

[cliveb]

Hi Adam we are based in Gateshead pm me your pnone number and I will give you a call

Clive