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Nick
Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 16 Jun 2004
Posts: 11802
Location: Sydney, NSW
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Time to build more bots:
Just in case anyone still watches this build thread, here is the latest. I was a bit disappointed in missing registration for Robogames but as I have all the major parts for the lightweight, it might as well get finished. The first version had weapon pulleys cut for two A sized V belts - I hate those things, so the first job is to convert to micro-V belts:
The 10 groove belt is exactly the same width as the double A belts and should be stronger, plus it will run cooler. The smaller micro V belt in Mr Mangle has been flawless for the last 2 years so this one will work just as well.
The LW frame is a real mess. The pro welder did a totally shit job and didn't use nearly enough gas coverage. Fortunately, he forgot to do the critical welds on the rear wedge, so I can do them properly and beef up the dodgy welds in other places:
Grinding off all that oxide will take ages but has to be done.
The internal parts are better news; all the major items fit well and the wiring is fairly neat:
The electronics module is only an MDF prototype, will get upgrades to carbon fibre now I know it fits, The drive motors are controlled by a pair of Brushless ragebridges - can't wait to see how they run! The only major internal part missing is the power switch. I was going to make a custom removable link but since this bot will never get to the UK, I can use a spare Whyachi switch I have lurking somewhere.
This is how it looks when assembled, something about it looks familiar
_________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
UK 2016 Gladiator champion
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