Team "ACE" and "DUMBLE" robot builds

[Ds1638]

Just a quick update on the progress made on the robots over the past two weeks, we did not get as much completed as we hoped
"DUMBLE"

1. Motors and drive train complete
2. Base frame complete
3. Axe design complete

pictures to follow

TBC

1. Motor controller to be fitted
2. Mounting of axe motor and drive train
3. Fabricate axe and mount
4. Body armour fabrication

I will try and get some pictures uploaded over the weekend

[adz600]

looks good

[shakesc]

Looking tidy. How about going with the pewter distressed look

[Albear]

Looking fantastic! how about chrome lol, that would look ace!

[Ds1638]

Not enough research , it's been done before :""(

[Niels - Team K.a.L.M.]

Yeah, but that is over 10yrs ago

Different thought, ACE... perhaps give it a paintjob with loads of aces on it (playing cards)

[Ds1638]

Busy busy day, solid 9 hours complete on ACE, stripped everything down to thread lock and tourque. Motors bedded in very well. Dry run and some vids in the week

[Albear]

Still think you should go with the spoiler as it would certainly add an edge! Just be careful that beaks/claws/axe's cant hook it and drag you about! Alternatively, how about DeLorian style "doors"/wings (functional or just for show) ?

[Ds1638]

Hardox on order at last )))

[Ds1638]

Just a very quick questions guys; how much were new Bosch 750's when they were still manufactured ?

[Ds1638]

The axe for DUMBLE turned out awful, gear ratios all wrong and motor not powerful enough. (( Time to slow down a bit and do a proper job Instead of rushing into things.

[Ds1638]

Time to get cutting for ACE

[Niels - Team K.a.L.M.]

There is this one test you ought to do before throwing your machine in the arena.
Hoist it up about 7 ft and let it drop...
Still working? Great! You build a machine that can sustain a heavy crash.
Not working anymore? Great! Now you can check what area's need improvements.

[Ds1638]

Is £198 per motor expensive for a direct replacement for the Bosch 750 GPA ? same mounts and spec.

[adz600]

as in a custom motor ?