My push/rambot so far

[AbundantToast]

Re: My push/rambot so far

Okay thanks, but doesn't it leave the robot vunarable? So if a spinner disconnects it some how?

[widow_twanky]

Re: My push/rambot so far

A removeable link is basically a loop of wire within a removeable connector, pulling it out will disable the robot and shut everything down. Its in the rules so that if a robot runs riot or there is an immdeiate problem you can turn the robot off externally. For example, Big Nipper went into full forward against the wall at wigan, and pete had to pull the link to cut power to the robots internals.

And just to emphasie the point, at aylesbury dantomkia ran full backwards into the wall and Pete had to pull the link to cut power to the robot internals.

Good bloke that Pete

[PanelSmart]

Re: My push/rambot so far

Do I also need a LED visible?

[razerdave]

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There is the side effect of removeable links that a decent whack can dislodge them, however, there are various methods to keep them in the robot but still be able to remove them when required. For example, The Saint slings itself around a lot, however it has a cover over the link which holds down a lump of plastic bolted to the link itself. The cover can be opened up without tools and the link can be removed.

And yes PanelSmart, your LED must be visable externally.

[psycho_fling]

Re: My push/rambot so far

yep stick it next to your link

[Lord Bob]

Re: My push/rambot so far

Where would you put a removable link?

[typhoon_driver]

Re: My push/rambot so far

at the back (away from any wheels etc). I would advice having it set inside the bot so that when the link is in place it is protected inside the bot. Have a hole big enough to get your fingers in to take it out. If you are overly concerned about damage you can put a flap of armour on a hinge over the hole but remember that you want to be able to remove it in the case of an emergency easily ie reach in and pull out, no fiddling.

You will find a fair few robots have holes for the link and leave it as it is.

[Lord Bob]

Re: My push/rambot so far

cool thanks

[PanelSmart]

Re: My push/rambot so far

I made a little vid of it running, im a shit driver haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAJ224S9lA

[Mouldy]

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Looking good mate. Nice to see someone new getting involved.

[lex]

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Great stuff! Neat looking build so far. Interesting to see Electronise speedos in use- I must dig my unused set out and try them. Some luke-warm comments on the forum have put me off a bit, but yours looks to be moving well. Good luck on the rest of the build- get it to a gig!

[PanelSmart]

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Thanks guys looking forward to it getting smashed to bits haha

You will have to come talk to me when you see me, I'll wear my panelsmart work wear so you know who I am haha

[calumco]

Re: My push/rambot so far

looking really nice,

and dont worry- in my experience your first robot won't get wrecked, its the ones after that will get wrecked :P

we've all been there but even then, it makes you wana make it even better and improve it even more.

[PanelSmart]

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Cool, Im looking forward to getting some good ideas by seeing everybodys robots in action

[Kenny]

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mate i'm impressed well done!, keep it up!