Robo Challenge - Predator

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

Thank you for the comments, its really appreciated.

The tail is part of the machines shape to finish it off. it also serves 2 purposes. If Predator is caught up the tail does have a bit of lift in it to help it free its self. Also the electronics are originally designed to be in the tail. This would bring them as far away from the disc as possible to reduce the shock going through them from disc impacts. As space is quickly running out the speed controllers are now above the drive motors. The tail will house the link, the arm mechanism and maybe the head esc.

[sam_smith]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

Looking awesome James!
Are you planning to fit some magnets to help with holding it down to the floor?

Its good to see you re-inspired on the build recently, look forward to seeing more of the build diary!

[webby]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

looks awsome james, looks alot like the HW predator and it looks like it will make alot of damage! :twisted:

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

looks alot like the HW predator

More commonly known as Warhead :wink:

[Ellis]

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looks alot like the HW predator

More commonly known as Warhead :wink:

Or as the Americans know it: WWWWAAARRRRRRHEEEAAADD.

[craig_anto]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

A little disappointed you didn't go for a glow engine

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

I have a very nice Novarossi Benito to go in it however tests in our factory proved way too fumigating. Plus having an engine being warmed up in the pits to 110 degrees c could be problematic.

Regarding the magnets Sam I may try and get one in but there's just no room lol. Literally struggling to fit a servo in to drive the head mount lol.

Thanks so much for the kind comments really spurs me on to get it completed. Just completed one of the lipo battery holders. Next it's the head tilting mechanism tomorrow. Pics to follow

[james...venom]

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Working on the head tilting mech.

Starting to machine the servo pivot mount here from Aluminium

[james...venom]

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Just finishing off the mount

[james...venom]

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Voila! Servo tilt mount complete with bearing for the threaded bar.... Notice any mistakes...

[Leonardomayo]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

Even the mistake looks pretty!

[PJ-27]

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You mean, weight saving

[james...venom]

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Cheers guys,

Here im modifying the thread ready to fit into the gear and bearing

[james...venom]

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The square nut has the threaded bars welded into position to bolt to the head cradle

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge - Predator

Head cradle tilt pivot attached... hopefully it will be strong enough to take the impacts?