Tried a few short circuit tests with the 500mah lipolys. I was quite dissapointed when I was unable to get a fire in all the cases I tried. The solder, wires and eventually the tabs on the batteries all melted before I was able to get a fire.

So left on the testing list is puncturing or overcharging.

I dont think puncturing will cause a fire so really the only case is overcharging or charging a damaged battery. In order to mitigate the possibilities of this resulting in fire I would like to ask everyone to perform a visual inspection of there batteries before charging. If they appear puffy or cut/damaged do not charge. If you are unsure charge in one of the liposafe bags. I have 4 and will bring them along on the day.

Steve
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A quick sketch

Ok I can cut that out. Just a quick question are you sure that the base is 1200 x 1200 as the panels were 1220 IIRC. Is that cut out going to be the pit?

Steve
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Have you thought of making it 1100 x 1100 and putting small walls around it? You could drop it in the existing arena and keep the bots off the bolts.
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So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems

The 2 bits of MDF on the origonal floor are 1200 x 600. The walls fit to the sides of it of the floor, so the internals should 1200 x 1200, +/- 2mm

The sketch I drew has 1200 +0, -5mm, so it should slide in with nothing needed to hold it to the walls, so no bolts to get in the way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVRgyDpqqm0
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Epic video ! Man that venue looks sweet as...
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Does anyone have a a drive servo from the kits i can borrow? I stripped the gears out of one of mine

I think I have about 30....
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just one will do. And don't tell Connie. I'll get in trouble if I buy anymore robots parts this month

Well I don't any modded ones on me atm will need to make some when I get a chance. I can give you one which has electronics fried and you can pull out gears for nothing so you technically aren't "buying" anything.

Steve
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Still starting at 2? But meeting earlier?
I'm going to attempt to catch the bus to the libary

I was thinking about aiming to be there about midday.

Steve
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When do you want to start fighting?

I grabbed some drinks and chips from work. Should I bring them in or would it cause problems with the Edge? We would need an esky with ice and some cups.
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So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems

Spinderella is ready and charged. We will be there before 2. Have some bank issues to discuss.
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