. _________________ Satisfaction is proportional to effort and results.
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:48 am
Philip Experienced Roboteer
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In this thread, http://robowars.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1832 we were talking about robots that could be run without an arena. It was to use a hybrid of sportsman and open feather rules. What do we want now? I want to know whether to build another clamper lifter or a lifter with nothing sticking out for fighting spinners. _________________ So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems
Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:32 am
jas
Joined: 02 Dec 2015
Posts: 10
Location: Goulburn NSW
I would like to know how a spinning 125mm grinding disc fits into the rules for sportsman class.
Firstly if it is allowed
Secondly if it is allowed , is it restricted to 400rpm as it's main function is cutting
I have read the rules but still not 100% sure how this setup fits in with the rules and the spirit of the rules.
Thanks
Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:39 am
Cpnwolfe
Joined: 29 May 2012
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Location: Rockhampton/qld
grinding disc will shatter under impact most likely _________________ Creative Instigation - Build Something Awesome!
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Location: Queensland near Brisbane
Can removable links be located beneath a lifting arm or does it need its own opening? _________________ So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems
Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:43 pm
maddox
Joined: 21 Dec 2006
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Location: Belgium
Removable links need to be out of the path of any weapon.
Imagine to try to delink a machine with the weapon on the fritz?
Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:49 pm
Philip Experienced Roboteer
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Location: Queensland near Brisbane
Good point.
I was thinking of a hinged flap with a magnetic latch to keep it shut. Is that a good idea or is there a better way? _________________ So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:41 pm
Glen Experienced Roboteer
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I had the stub of a cable tie around the wire loop of the link, that sandwiched between the lid of the robot and the link door. It was surprisingly effective! _________________ www.demon50s.com - Minimoto parts
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Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:29 pm
Philip Experienced Roboteer
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Location: Queensland near Brisbane
Do you have a picture of that? _________________ So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems
Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:39 am
Nick Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 16 Jun 2004
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Are we going with the SPARC sportsman rule that allows shufflers at 20.4 (45 lbs)? I am completely hypnotised by the Strandbeest mechanism and would seriously try to make one if there was an extra 6.8 Kg to play with. _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
UK 2016 Gladiator champion
Now with sportsmans coming up lets all remember:
- Thou shalt not wedge or spatula greater than 1/4 of robot width
- Thou shalt not use wedges or spatulas that aren't an integral part of the weapon
- Thou shalt not use sides < 1 inch not perpendicular to the floor.
- Thou shalt not spin things faster than 400rpm - except for saw blades
- Thou Saw blades shall not be modified
- Thou shalt not claim some weird blade you found that may or may not be for a saw as a saw
- Thou shalt not have a saw blade greater than 254mm or 10".
- Thou shall ASK BEFORE EVENT if unsure
- Pls dont ask again if you can have a flame thrower this reduces my will to live.
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With the spatula bit, my T shaped flipper has a spatula across 100% of the front, but its only about 23% of the bot's total width at the back. Just checking - I hope this dumb question doesn't reduce your will to live. _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
UK 2016 Gladiator champion
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