UK Kilobots - 1.362kg (3 lbs) Combat Robots

[PJ-27]

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

Now all they need to do is make a super cheap 5a one.....

[PJ-27]

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

Anyone know of a cheapy alternative for an ESC?

The current draw seems unlikely to top 5a but looks like I'll be paying the same amount (if not more since I got them 2nd hand) than I did for the ESC's in Bitza, which is far more powerful.

Cheers.

[ewan]

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

If you're running pretty small motors you could use servo boards. I personally use these http://banebots.com/pc/ELECTRONICS/BB-0309 which are pretty bulletproof, and here's an alternative one some beetles use http://www.fingertechrobotics.com/prodd ... -tinyESCv2

[razerdave]

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

I definitly recommend the Banebots, I use the 3A ones in my ants and they're awesome.

[PJ-27]

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

Any issues getting them from America? Excessive postage, customs?

[razerdave]

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

The postage from America is always excessive :P and these controllers are no different unfortunately.

[PJ-27]

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

Shame, may have a solution though.

[Bodge Job]

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

So is the arena going to Guildford event?

[mattsdragons]

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

If the arena is going to Guildford, someone be sure to record some fights

[Bodge Job]

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

Also, I have a question about pneumatics (as far as I know, I'm the only uk beetleweight with a flipper at the moment and I don't know if my robot would be alould) Is the max presure 50psi (for a hone made system)? Or can I use 100psi (like in ant weights)?

Thanks

[harry hills]

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

here is my kilobot so far again-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyUf6uE7Qgs

[Kenny]

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

Cool vid!,

rules are the same as featherweights, so full pressure is aloud but the system will after be looked at

[harry hills]

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

cheers mate, im currantly running 12v with 100:1 motors and i am happy with the speed and impressed with the torque, hopefully i will wire a couple of big cheapy servos together for a lifter.
i know in feathers 40mhz is ileagal, is this the case for these?

[jonny]

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

harry read the 2011 build rules

[mattsdragons]

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

Out if curiosity, how much have everyone's beetleweights cost them?