Gabriel

[craig_colliass]

The FRA build rules say

Power Light
All Featherweights, Lightweights, Middleweights, Heavyweights and Super Heavy Weights, must have at
least one surface mounted non-filament power light that is illuminated when power is supplied to the robot
(i.e. when the link is in). The power light can be any colour but must be non-flashing and be in contrast with
it's surroundings.

I use a 24v LED from Technobots the same type in all my robots Heavy and feather so if one
breaks the spare I carry fits all.
If you keep it near the link it makes it easier to see during activation and easier to wire up.

[billy breach]

Thanks, will that light be seen from out side the robot? or just when you look inside it to put the link in?

[psychostorm]

Thanks, will that light be seen from out side the robot? or just when you look inside it to put the link in?

It's a safety light to warn arena marshals that the batteries are still connected to the motor circuits. So the first option - visible as far away as possible.

[billy breach]

Where do you get a holder for the led bulb like in the photo above. I have 8mm led s but a holder like in the photo above is a great idea. I've checked techno bots but can't find any.

[Anttazz]

I use the same ones as Craig Does, they come already in that mount

This is them here:
http://www.technobotsonline.com/led-24v ... inent.html

[billy breach]

perfect need to order some then.

[craig_colliass]

Some more pictures showing the weapon speed controller. motor controller mount, I am thinking about weapon tether positions for the axe.

[Team Invade]

Looking great

[craig_colliass]

Thanks
Because lots of the bits are from the New Tron things are moving quite quickly at the moment
soon I have to build the new drive systems for the wheels this will slow me down a bit
but there is no rush as we have no events to go to for a while.

[craig_colliass]

Some pictures of the drive unit for one of the wheels. The large belt pulley has the bearings fitted into it so the
stub axle will be fixed (just a bolt though it will be 12mm diameter so I don't expect it to bend!) also the wheel
retaining bolts will screw straight into it, so there is no need for a separate wheel hub thus saving weight.
the drive unit is the faithful Bosch 35w motor. this will be run at the standard 12v, the reduction ratio is
a little over 5:1
I am hoping it will prove a little more reliable than the expensive things that only lasted one fight!