robo challenge mini bot

[james...venom]

Re: robo challenge mini bot

Some great comments here guys thank you. Absolutely, acrylic isn't suitable for taking on spinners however any other weapon type in this kind of weight would cause no problems. For example the Mini Bot was run for almost a week at the GSL with out an acrylic failure.

We understand though that some people want to take things to the max. We are already working on the Carbon Fibre hop up armour panels and Ali chassis plates coming very soon

[james...venom]

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Oh and we have a cool video coming out soon

[psychostorm]

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I'm more concerned about the level of consumer testing. It's alright being on a custom built arena with walls but the realities of possibly being sold to children bring an enormous headache:
Can it roll over a table without scratching it?
Can it fall off a table without damage?
Can it pull itself over carpet?
Would it survive being pushed by hand like a dinky/corgi car?
What would happen as a result of someone/thing chewing on it?

I appreciate your going to say you don't intend selling to people that young but my point wasn't you selling it - my point is the legal liability of what happens next.

[james...venom]

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Hello Ceri, thank you for your comments.

I don't feel the worry of any toy breaking if it was to fall off a table or wether or not it can operate when used on a variety of different surfaces poses a legal issue however I am grateful for your input and naturally like to hear peoples views.

[mattsdragons]

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it could be a nice base for someone wanting to beef it up to be a beetleweight aswell

[robotwars]

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I personally love the new robot kit from robochallenge... Once again showing they are the leaders in this field!! best one ever!
I think the design looks brill, the shape is unique, love the way the flipper works top work guys !!

I have to say that as it is a Battle Ant RIP OFF !!

Keep up the good work !!

John
Roaming Robots

[typhoon_driver]

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mmmm bitter much?

Wedge bots, with flippers and servos for drivers aren't exactly anything new.

My own problem with kits is that there is no market for them. They are too powerful and well made for cheap toys for kids but by there very nature they are not strong enough to compete in competitions at any level (if they fit in the rules).

[Mouldy]

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lol ....handbags http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_3OPikTTLQ

[james...venom]

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Very nice Dave lol

I haven't seen a battle ant unfortunately however, as gary said, a servo driven robot is not new and Robo Challenge have produced their take on it with a nice reliable system that helps families get into technology, engineering and most importantly a door to roboteering. Robo Challenge were the first uk company to produce combat robot kits now all the main organisations have produced their own versions.

[razerdave]

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I'm curious, how much do the 2 kits cost to make in terms of component parts ? I know you may get discounts for bulk buys but I wanted to know how much of your price is for the parts and whats for profit.

A lot of the event compere's say that FW's are the cheapest weight class to get into. I strongly disagree, but I would like to compare my costs against those of the battle kits.

[webby]

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Robo Challenge were the first uk company to produce combat robot kits now all the main organisations have produced their own versions.

what do u mean ???