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    Hi everyone....Im hoping to run my new robot, Cyberon, at Wigan ( that is if I can lose 600g !). Apart from my weight problem which I am sure I can fix with a suitably sized drill, I have one or two questions I am unsure about.
    1. Section 4.3 tell me that I need a failsafe indicator, can this be an LED connected directly off the receiver so that it indicates when the receiver is powered up ? I have already fitted a second removable link to remove power to the receiver.
    2. Section 6.1.14 talks about an undervoltage cut-out, I havent got one of these....do I need one ? If so, where do I get it ?
    Any advice would be appreciated, I would hate to get there and not be able to fight.
    Many thanks, Andy.

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    Andrew,
    Fail safe indicator(4.3) is purely optional and not a requirement. (In short, ignore!)

    The under voltage device (6.1.14) is only reqiured if you are using Lithium based batteries. Not required for NiCad or Nimh batteries.

    Geoff.

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      Thanks Geoff, this saves me some time ! Just been out to buy a fishermans weigh scale....12.6kg. Now, where did I put that drill ?!

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        Andrew you can got to 12.2 ish but i never said that
        I and we want stop you playing most fethers are Fat ish but we all do our best

        ps beauty playing in snow http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lichfield/ ... tysnow.MPG

        (Message edited by jct on February 08, 2007)

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        • #5
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          If we are counting calories John, its actually 12.24KG. And in the past I have used the extra 40g.

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            Thanks john,that means less holes.if i lose my steel front roller bearings i would save 500g i have two on the bottom and one on top [for when you flip me].ive been thinking about some kind of nylon strip to slide on,dont want to start changing things but if it saves weight ill sleep on it!

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            • #7
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              mine is 11,55kg, with a full bottle.

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              • #8
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                But you should aim to build to 12.00 kg or less

                or 12.6 kg with gas

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                • #9
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                  Jonno as my witness - KX last week came out at 12kg dead on. And Geoff Smith can also confirm that KR3 came out at 12kg. But impressed with Leos WITH GAS at 11.55kg. All Robots WITH GAS should be 12kg or (100kg Heavys). Lets open this can of worms. LOL!!

                  (But not in this thread!)

                  Mr Stu

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                  • #10
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                    I had to strip down Hannibalito for the XFM Halloween event to get it in the limit the mask on. It registered 12.0kg dead on at XFM last year.

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                    • #11
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                      Respect to you Leo!

                      Mr Stu

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                      • #12
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                        no no all bots built should be heaveys 100kg +2kg of gas
                        as most feathers carry only a.6kg bottle
                        i would say 12.6 is ok

                        NOW WHATS THIS GOT TO DO WITH FAILSAFES

                        ps beauty has been 10.4 with gas but the floor breaks

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                          Got any photos of Cyberon Andy?

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                            What have i started!!....good job i didnt ask a contraversial question ....Just got back from the pub thought it a good idea to completly strip down my bot ready for tommorows surgery.A trip to metal micky to re make my side armour and make a new fail safe hatch,followed by a trip to the dentist [my back room ] to have some cavitys drilled to help lose weight.i also picked up some nylon mini wheels to replace my heavy steel castors.from johns advice im aiming for just under 12.2 kg..... i will have it re assembled midd sunday,so hopefully take a picture and mail it for your comments! looking forward to meeting you all at wigan....ps.will i be ok using my 2.4g dx6? i think its now legal although im not sure what the fra says.

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                            • #15
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                              DX6 is legal, Id even recommend it.

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