UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

[john_frizell]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

The builders of the arena [teamkenny] have said the arena can be taken to any event where someone wants it. The Guildford Roaming Robots event in June has been suggested. The builders responded that it could come 'if we have the spare time to bring it and the event organisers allow it'.

So perhaps we will see our first beatleweight event. It would be great if teamkenny could let us know if they will have the time and Roaming Robots could let us know if they want to host the arena so people who would like to fight can make plans.

[ewan]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

I reckon that rather than a pit a push-out point on a small section of an edge would be worth putting in - such that machines other than spinners have a chance of a KO. Best arenas are those that promote great variety of machine types in my opinion

[PJ-27]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

What sort of motor / gearbox setups are people using?

I don't want to use something too underpowered, or too heavy and over powered for the weight class.

Thanks!

[jonny]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

couple of £4 servos

[harry hills]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

100:1 mfa como motors

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

15:1 mfa como motors

http://www.technobotsonline.com/re-280- ... -15-1.html

They're handy in the sense that the Banebots wheels have a hex hub adapter that fits straight on to the 4mm output shaft and is secured against the flat of the output shaft with a little grub screw.

http://www.technobotsonline.com/banebot ... re-40.html
(click on the Banebot Wheel Fixing Details tab for a description with pictures)

Got some 47mm and 60mm Banebots wheels to play about with and see what size is better.

[Andy]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

what batteries are people using? Not sure what to get because I need something really light.

[jonny]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

drill battery cells

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

I intend on using a lipo pack. It's 11.1V and 850mAh; not sure if that capacity is enough but considering it cost me £1.50 I'm willing to take a punt on it. Although if I need to upgrade, I will upgrade. Don't want to be unnecessarily starving the brushless of power

[Andy]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

Thanks for the replies

So will the lipo on yours be powering the brushless motor or the drive motors?...or both??

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

At the moment, the plan is to have it powering both the drive and the brushless systems. But if I find that the drives are cutting out or losing power as a result of voltage sag when the brushless is spun up, then I'll consider running separate packs for the weapon and drive.

[Andy]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

Sounds awesome. Also another question. What speed controllers are best for kilobots?

[PJ-27]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

I was going to go with this;

http://www.technobotsonline.com/index.p ... t_id=30696

But if 5a doesn't cut it then I'll go with the 10a one.

I thought people used the one I linked for Ants, but it weighs 53g so I'm guessing not.

[Andy]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

looks good. do you think it would work with these motors?

http://robokitsworld.com/index.php?main ... ucts_id=50

[razerdave]

Re: UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

That speedo is ample for a Kilobot, and its only 22g, not 53. I've got about 3 of them :P