First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

so would this 12V 3700mAh be better than using a 9.6 for me and would just 1 run my bot?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Radio-Control-Battery-Pack-12V-3700mAh-SC-NiMH-Compact_W0QQitemZ300107153813QQihZ020QQcategoryZ34 063QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Radio-Control-...MH-Compact_W0Q QitemZ300107153813QQihZ020QQcategoryZ34063QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

[teamshock]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

Tom,

Theres a pic on my profile of how it was a few weeks ago, the batteries inside it were 12v 3700mAh so they should be fine. I found that in the end I didnt need to use 2 as 1 pack would run it for about 1/2 hour.

The chassis is just tapped and bolted together and the motor mounts are the same as the ones James Baker sells. They are cut down though because the height of the body is 5cm.

As for progress pics to see how the chassis was made have a look at Ewans site as it is what used to be Action. http://www.micro-maul.co.uk/action.htmlhttp://www.micro-maul.co.uk/action.html

Will

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

Started Spending! ! !. paid for radio gear, motor mounts and speed controller so far.

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

what should i do for a 12v charger for a 12V 3700mAh battery with tamiya style connector?

[ewan]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/Chargers_Hitec.htmlhttp://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/ac...ers_Hitec.html
One Hitec CG340

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/Chargers_Various.htmlhttp://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/ac...s_Various.html
One power supply, either O-IP2000 or O-IP2004 as labeled on this page should do the job.

You could change the connectors on the packs yourself to Anderson power poles for example or buy some Tamiya connectors to connect the lot together as-is.
http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/Chargers_Leads.htmlhttp://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/ac...ers_Leads.html

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

remember that test frame i made? well today i had nothing to do at work so after about 15 cups of tea and reading the same nuts magazine about 6 times i decided to make a body and a little flipper for the test frame. ill post a little vid of it on youtube i have made a weird flipper. if you look at it the rams pull and works on a pivot instead of straight forward push. most i have flipped it a 4lb hammer so far.

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

right its uploading

Edit:
Test Frame Flipper Video Here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKoc_Y5ABv0%20http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKoc_Y5ABv0

(Message edited by xtreme on May 04, 2007)

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

just noticed the body i made is in the video on the floor next to the frame

(Message edited by xtreme on May 04, 2007)

[ewan]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

Looks well made. That layout could be up to 6kg bots, but still those rams are tiny

Low pressure pneumatics are fun but expensive so Im finding myself.

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

ye a 4lb hammer slowed it down alot. im gunna see what i want from you ewan will you be an forum tonight when i find out what i need?

[ewan]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

I should be on later. Ive been a bit ill today so Im hanging around.

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-airsoft-Rc-BATTERY-CHARGER-DISCHARGER-ni-cd-mh_W0QQitemZ130108867979QQihZ003QQcategoryZ140974Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/new-airsoft-Rc...-cd-mh_W0QQite mZ130108867979QQihZ003QQcategoryZ140974QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intelligent-Multi-Fast-Charger-for-NiCd-NiMH-batteries_W0QQitemZ300108383601QQihZ020QQcategoryZ 34063QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intelligent-Mu...-batteries_W0Q QitemZ300108383601QQihZ020QQcategoryZ34063QQcmdZVi ewItem

these any good or wank?

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

ill need 4 100mm wheels a removeable link 4 motors and maybe sum other stuff dunno yet tho my brains not working and even when it is im still crap

[ewan]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

Both those chargers could to the job, but poorly. Both only have two selectable charge rates (meaning you have little choice on how fast you charge your packs and the minimum time youd be able to charge from flat with either of those options would be about three-four hours, assuming a 3700mah pack, not so good for live events). Maybe its best to invest in something of a higher quality, depending how far your budget can stretch.

[xtreme]

First Time Bot Builder/Buyer

ewan gimme a price on
4x motors
1x 30a removeable link
4x 100mm wheels
red and black 2.5sqmm silicone cable and red and black 4sqmm silicone cable (this will do to wire it all up right yes?)(dunno how much ill need)
think of owt else ill need?
i got speed controller, radio gear and battery ordered so far.