Help needed

[EventorizonIan]

Hi Kaz,
The Leeds events are run by Robodojo, check them out on Facebook @robodojouk. The next event 21st October is an antweight competition. In November on the 25th there's a feather weight event. suggest you come along even if your robot isn't finished as there will be lots of experienced roboteers there who can give you pointers.

[Triceratop]

Hi Ian,
Is the meeting just Ant Weights or will there be a Beetle Weight competition also?
Regards Cliff

[Ocracoke]

I have been tinkering aound in the garage and l aready have 2 cordless drills etc so I thought why not have a go.

I'd also recommend taking a look at the build diaries as they contain a wealth of information about what works and what doesn't work with regards to electronics/batteries/materials. My first attempt of The Honey Badger used a couple of cordless drill motors, though I do recommend making or finding some motor mounts to seat them into.

Extreme Robots also did a Youtube video about how to build a basic featherweight for less than £200 at one stage, that shows the basics of how a featherweight is constructed.

[COAESystems]

Also recommended for new starters is either get a relative/friend involved or find a hacker space that's local to you. I went to the Milton Keynes one and that really helped me on my first build.

[Pinski1]

There's a few hackerspaces around you. I'm at Cambridge Makespace and I build combat robots, got 2 feathers, 1 and a bit beetles and a mock up of a heavyweight. Hitchin Hackspace has the heavyweight and has a few roboteers. If you want you can PM me and I can tell you your closest hackspace.