Boring Brick

[mrsam]

Does anybody have any tips on shortening a length of chain?, i've got some 6mm stuff that is way longer than i need

[shakesc]

That one is a standard 12 or 24V relais. Fine to upgrade an old electronise or to make an RC switch something heavier, like a hefty solenoid from a valve. But for an electric axe that works it's rather a waste of money.

In Kashei we use a piece of custom electronics, to fire a Speed 900 @6S. But the setup is prone to molten motors, so it needs more R&D.

Best bet atm is to use the TZa85 hacked speedo to control the motor of an electric axe.

The hacked TZ85a is a good starting point but it won't be enough to avoid burn outs.
Currently working on code for an Arduino to sit between the receiver and TZ85a.
Managing the limits of motor actuation is important along with other things such as motor stall, soft start etc.
Just need to get some time to finish

[mrsam]

Okay thanks once again Mario

[maddox10]

That one is a standard 12 or 24V relais. Fine to upgrade an old electronise or to make an RC switch something heavier, like a hefty solenoid from a valve. But for an electric axe that works it's rather a waste of money.

In Kashei we use a piece of custom electronics, to fire a Speed 900 @6S. But the setup is prone to molten motors, so it needs more R&D.

Best bet atm is to use the TZa85 hacked speedo to control the motor of an electric axe.

[mrsam]

Could anybody point me towards a suitable relay to power an axe weapon? found these but not sure if they're any good http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/24v-30a-dc...ve-relay-n01aw

[mrsam]

I would just make a spinner, but 1) i haven't built one before and so wouldn't know where to start and 2) unless somebody has a disc that they're not using and want rid of i don't have the money to get my own machined.

[mrsam]

Thanks for the reply but i would need something much simpler than that, i haven't got access to anything like the equipment that robochallenge have, looking to make something fairly simple if that's possible with this kind of weapon.

[Flag Captured]

Check out this - http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/thre...-(no-name-yet)
Basically the same thing, looks rather complicated but it certainly proves that it's doable!

[mrsam]

I've decided maybe putting an active weapon on the robot for the uk champs ( which hopefully i can get to) and i really like the idea of an axe, i've got a 2665w brushless that i was trying to sell but can't seem to shift and was wondering whether anybody has any ideas on how to make an axe/hammer weapon with it, i wouldnt expect it to be anything spectacular, just to look a bit more interesting, the motor in question is this one http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...0KV_2665W.html any help would be much appreciated.

[mrsam]

Does anybody know of any places that offer workshop spaces for you to use? i don't know if there are any such places but preferably in Birmingham or the West Midlands in general, or would anybody who has their own workshop space be willing to let me use theirs? i have the necessary hand tools to build a robot (drill, jigsaw, angle grinder and so forth) but it's just a thought i had, i would happily pay for the time if required and it would be greatly appreciated.

[maddox10]

Yep, that's me.

[mrsam]

Is mario Maddox10? i don't want to message the wrong person

[Mega Masher]

Ask mario

[mrsam]

Thanks very much, i'm also looking for a sheet of hardox to use as a front scoop/wedge for the first incarnation until i get a weapon made but all i can seem to find are big sheets of it and i'd like to avoid buying too much, does anybody know of anywhere i can buy smaller sheets? or if anybody has any going spare about 3 - 4 mm thick i'd be happy to buy it

[adz600]

No toy ran 2x12 sabertooth at champs and other events also worked well, being replaced for tz85 as it is going in my beetle weight drum spinner.
2x25 would easy take gimsons,