Sadly Vortex isn't going to make it - despite investing a load in getting the robot back up and running (LiPo's, new mag, new disk, new armour, new speedo, new motors, new brass gears, new TX/RX.... new lots come to think about it), it's the old bit that's been giving the issue.

We had a problem with our LiPo's not charging which we've resolved now (loose connection when the pack was manufactured - thanks Flightpower!) but that meant we were able to confidently test the robot with a fully charged pack. Having now tested it the speed controller that runs the Vortex disk isn't a happy bunny, not sure if the LiPo voltage is sagging (though I don't believe so) or a problem with the speedo itself (although it works fine connected to an SLA/NiCad) but the disk just isn't spinning up to speed as you'd expect - and as Vortex is nothing without it's disk, there's sadly little point in entering it.

I may see if I can rig up something else to control the disk, and may try to come on Sunday for a whiteboard or two if anyone's up for it - but sadly Vortex won't be running tomorrow, and no-one's more frustrated than me. Small fortune spent on parts and hotels, and no functioning robot to run