New Featherweight Robot (Beginner)

[Runsler]

Just don't forget the screws, wheels and stuff like that.
Really, a handfull screws is heavier than you might think.

[RogueTwoRobots]

500mm x 600mm is an absolutely massive footprint for a featherweight! There are some heavyweights out there not much bigger than that. You could save a chunk of weight by dropping the size down to something more reasonable, such as 300mm x 400mm and cutting the baseplate thickness down from 16mm to 8mm, which will be perfectly adequate for a featherweight.

[maddox10]

I support Jamie. Hannibalito 3 is BIG compared to most featherweights, and that 's 440mmx395mmx170mm.

[COAESystems]

Thanks for the feedback, will reduce the size down and up the height a bit to make room for the electronics.

[suvv]

i have 10mm hdpe on my bot and it took direct hits from the mini terrorhertz at full power with no issues

[COAESystems]

Quick update: Built a prototype out of scrap wood and whatever else I could find, and got the robot running with the Ranglebox Saturns/ESC/motor combo! Videos/pictures are on my phone so will upload when I'm feeling less lazy :P

So far its invertable and has a low profile, I cut the plastic base plate out and have just fitted the gearboxes in the proper place. Next up is cutting out holes for the wheels and starting to build up on the real thing. Hopefully the weight of the final chassis is low enough that adding a lifter/flipper is not an issue.