simple started build cassius

[andysleigh]

Hi all

new to all this.

i am wanting to build a featherweight/ half size cassius I, just for a bit of fun, not to do anything serious.

Unfortunately i know bu99er all about electrics, my knowledge lies more in building steam powered stuff!

I was wondering if there are any guides, or if anybody could advise me on what parts i could use, and where from.
such as motors/ gearboxes, speed controllers, simple pneumatic systems.
but will still have a bit of speed and power.

would be much appreciated, thanks!
Andy

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

watch this, very helpfull

[Gabe01]

Hi great idea and welcome, if you can build steam robots are a walk in the park, my dad fiddles about with steam engines

These are the speedcontrollers to use, they're the best, performance/value
http://www.botbitz.com/index.php?rou...&product_id=59

Motors good value here, choose 18v
http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk/GR02...gearmotor.html

Make your own wheels
http://youtu.be/AcIIUGBJzJM

Then read the FRA rules, ensuring you include fuses links etc. you should try and ensure it ends up the maximum weight allowed, rules I follow, build it as small as possible using up the wieght for strength so you might want to change your scale to 1/3 or 1/4

For pnumatics, look through liftoffs build diary

[Gabe01]

Transmitter
http://bit.ly/1kNKL54

Receiver
http://bit.ly/168MVoS

Fuse / removable link
http://bit.ly/1mGUQUv

Wheels
http://bit.ly/119BKbS
I can't find the link for the nut inserts, Ellis will now this, he's the chap in the wheel video

[Gabe01]

Ellis can be found, via the Rango build diary

[andysleigh]

many thanks Gabriel!
plenty to keep be busy.

i notice your in Guildford.
so am i

[Gabe01]

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