cheap speed controller

[lewisantweight]

i am starting a new project and would like either a scorpion XL or a sabertooth 12v or 5 amp speed controller quite cheap as i have a low budget.

[psycho_fling]

Re: cheap speed controller

a scorpion xl and a simple cheap 5amp controller are at 2 ends of the scale in terms of spec, performance and price....what are you building?

[lewisantweight]

Re: cheap speed controller

a featherweight. driller

[harry hills]

Re: cheap speed controller

bad design, drills arent good weapons

[lewisantweight]

Re: cheap speed controller

i got a really high quality motor to power it plus a strong material to make it out of.

[psycho_fling]

Re: cheap speed controller

i would personally avoid using a drill as a weapon......just have a think about the process of drilling a hole

holding the materail (clamping) is key otherwise the material will move and the drill wont make a hole

your target materail will often be moving, sloped and quite often these days hardox which drilling normally is very hard

if you want a damage bot make a crusher or axe bot can be done simple but very fun and effective

[lewisantweight]

Re: cheap speed controller

i am stuck as to what to make then as this is my first project and i am new to this stuff.

[harry hills]

Re: cheap speed controller

do like a rammer or basic electric lifter

[lewisantweight]

Re: cheap speed controller

which one inflicts more damage?

[harry hills]

Re: cheap speed controller

rammer i spose

[archie2000]

Re: cheap speed controller

but on a low budget with drill it will still be awful
build a barnslybot

[lewisantweight]

Re: cheap speed controller

i am not sure i just want a simple but effectrive robot and i should have some income soon so what would you recomend?

[harry hills]

Re: cheap speed controller

for about 200 quid you could build a basic featherweight, if you want a little damage then a thwack bot is best for you, its where you have an axe or hammer on the end of your robot so that when your robot turns on the spot people may get hit by the axe

[Anttazz]

Re: cheap speed controller

2WD rambot is cheapest and easiest to do. Best starting there. Could maybe even do it for slightly less than Harry mentioned if you ask for the bits on here and use the cheapest possible parts.

[psycho_fling]

Re: cheap speed controller

if you get second hand parts i pretty sure you can make a simple 2wd rammer for about £90 ish