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Re: New FW database (new robots)
They both look great. Now to answer your question,
In my opinion I would build neither.
Both of them look great but there are some problems in the design that will make them either less controllable or less destructive than they could be.
Concept 1 - The major problem I can see here is the ratio of the wheelbase, to the distance between the centre of the disc and the centre of the wheels. Basically I think you're wheels need to be wider apart or the bar has to be closer in to the machine. Otherwise you have a huge resistance when trying to turn the machine that will react in relatively poor maneuverability in the arena.
Concept 2 - If I understand the design correctly (and please correct me if I'm wrong) you have both a full bodied spinner with a bar spinner attached? If this is indeed the case then I would advise only going for one or the other. Machines with two weapons have rarely ever worked well. I can't think of any machines with two weapons that have gone especially far in any competitions (waits for a raft of examples). I would either build a full bodied spinner or build a bar spinner but not both. As I'm sure the big nipper guys will now confirm building a FBS is tricky at the best of times! If this concept is just a bar spinner on its own then I would suggest also increasing the wheelbase for improved maneuverability.
I have just read back over what I typed and I'm not going to lie, its to the point to say the least but please don't take offense. I know i'd rather have someones honest opinions and ideas on improvements than a dozen people telling me they are awesome.
They both look great. Now to answer your question,
In my opinion I would build neither.
Both of them look great but there are some problems in the design that will make them either less controllable or less destructive than they could be.
Concept 1 - The major problem I can see here is the ratio of the wheelbase, to the distance between the centre of the disc and the centre of the wheels. Basically I think you're wheels need to be wider apart or the bar has to be closer in to the machine. Otherwise you have a huge resistance when trying to turn the machine that will react in relatively poor maneuverability in the arena.
Concept 2 - If I understand the design correctly (and please correct me if I'm wrong) you have both a full bodied spinner with a bar spinner attached? If this is indeed the case then I would advise only going for one or the other. Machines with two weapons have rarely ever worked well. I can't think of any machines with two weapons that have gone especially far in any competitions (waits for a raft of examples). I would either build a full bodied spinner or build a bar spinner but not both. As I'm sure the big nipper guys will now confirm building a FBS is tricky at the best of times! If this concept is just a bar spinner on its own then I would suggest also increasing the wheelbase for improved maneuverability.
I have just read back over what I typed and I'm not going to lie, its to the point to say the least but please don't take offense. I know i'd rather have someones honest opinions and ideas on improvements than a dozen people telling me they are awesome.
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