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Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
quote:
Perhaps we should have an 'everyone get Aaron' match?
Actually, if I hadn't shagged that gearbox against Elanor, I was going to ask for a big rumble... All the Spinners vs Schmackhed You might have heard me counting the spinners out loud a few times I was really looking for a grudge match against Orbit though That would have been the icying on the cake after beating Jolt. _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:20 pm
Tomo
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 36
Location: Melbourne
Ok i have made my decision. I am going to go with a horizontal spinner bot. Now i know that it has weaknesses but i feel i could make one a decent one and it would teach me a lot about this sport on the way. So i'm currently designing and you will see them soon. Ok now another question. batteries. Ni-Cad or NiMH which type does the job better?
Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:25 pm
Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
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Ni-Cad or NiMH which type does the job better?
Generic answer 101 - It Depends.... There are a lot of variables that will decide which type of chemistry is suited for your needs.... _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:23 pm
Tomo
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 36
Location: Melbourne
ok cool well i'll figure that one out later then. some experimenting here and there perhaps. Oh and i changed the name of my bot because falcon was a cool name but my new design is more like a helicopter. So i renamed it chopper. also cos it's gonna chop up all your bots!
Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:32 pm
Spockie-Tech Site Admin
Joined: 31 May 2004
Posts: 3160
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Hilarity ensues.. Ah, dont you just love Newbie enthusiasm..
A positive attitude is good, but your comment is roughly comparable to a P-Plate driver telling Peter Brock hes gunna kick his ass all over Bathurst
Some trash talking is fine, but realise you are up against some pretty experienced competitors and you will find reality far less bruising when you smack hard into it if you're more realistic about your expectations for your first bot.
Fortunately, these same people who you have to compete against will also help you improve (and repair) your bot afterwards, if you're nice to them. _________________ Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people
Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:51 pm
Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
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cos it's gonna chop up all your bots!
I've heard that one before
NiCD's are generally what most of the big bang spinners use, because they can source more amps continously and higher peaks as well. The common NiCD's used in bots are Sanyo CP2400SCR (1.2v 2400mAh Cells, good for 50amp continous and 80 amp peaks) or the CP3600SCR (1.2v 3600mAh, goodfor 80 amp continous and around 100-120amp peaks).
The CP2400's are 60gram per cell, while the CP3600's are 80gram per cell. If you have a look into the
RoboWars Wiki
you'll find a lot of information, that might answer some of your questions
EDIT: Brett beat me to the newcomer enthusiasm speech
Also. what was I thinking, trying to link someone to the wiki with img tags :S _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:56 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
I found @ robowars that the 2400's *really* don't like high current draws... During the match against spyder, i'm sure most noticed how the blade lacked a lot of power. The packs were almost melting apart the duct tape after that match and were too hot to touch for ages!
In comparison the larger 3600 cells are really proven and can take almost anything you throw at them. _________________ ( •_•)
ok cool. And yes i know you guys will probably kain me for the first few tournaments. But a kid can dream can't he! anyway i'll check out those articles and stuff. Then hopefully i won't need to ask too many more questions!
Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:00 pm
Spockie-Tech Site Admin
Joined: 31 May 2004
Posts: 3160
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Strange, I've run only 2400's in most of my bots and they do just fine.
It depends on what you're sustained current drain is going to be. If you're asking for 100amps+ continuously, then I'd agree the 3600's are a better bet, but for a 2WD-drill bot with a moderate weapon motor (24v EVs excluded - they can suck 200 amps on their own) I think 2400's are a good size.
And the 3600's are nearly twice the price ! _________________ Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people
Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:07 pm
Tomo
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
Posts: 36
Location: Melbourne
ok new designs are out! Here we go. I hope no one's tried this already but i think it looks original. I know the weapon's been done heaps but i hope it looks diff. anyway here they are.
oh and the black squares on the bottom represent caster wheels for stability. the two drive wheels are the ones in the middle.
enjoy![/url] _________________ The Falcon watches from the shadows. Waiting to POUNCE! or is that cats? Dunno either way. SCARY!!!!!
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Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:16 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
Hehe it looks like final destiny.
Did pretty well till disector made it tear its skirts apart. _________________ ( •_•)
mmm it does look kind of like it but the shell on mine will be a bit stronger than that due to it's design. Because mine has triangle sheets instead of quadrilateral ones. So more sheets means more frame which means more support. Also i hope mine has a better paint job than that! _________________ The Falcon watches from the shadows. Waiting to POUNCE! or is that cats? Dunno either way. SCARY!!!!!
Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:26 pm
Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
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So more sheets means more frame which means more support
true but hopefully it'll mean i don't need as heavy armour. But we'll see. I can always make modifications! _________________ The Falcon watches from the shadows. Waiting to POUNCE! or is that cats? Dunno either way. SCARY!!!!!
Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:29 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
I wonder how cut the sponsers would have been when the plate with their companies name on it got torn off by the robot they were sponsering XD.
Personaly I think you could do a better bot than that... it's complex, not invertable and won't really do too well unless you can get a really powerfull weapon motor going. _________________ ( •_•)
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