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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: Cyboy 1 on May 22, 2008, 07:17:20 AM

Title: what is best HDPE or other materials on a battle bot?
Post by: Cyboy 1 on May 22, 2008, 07:17:20 AM
what is best HDPE or other materials on a battle bot I am looking for the best material to build a battle bot which uses sonar sensors to find enemys? ???
Title: Re: what is best HDPE or other materials on a battle bot?
Post by: Steve Joblin on May 22, 2008, 08:12:56 AM
most battlebots are made of steel or other hard metals... if your oponent has some type of blade, HDPE won't hold up.
Title: Re: what is best HDPE or other materials on a battle bot?
Post by: Trumpkin on May 22, 2008, 08:59:02 AM
battlebots are usually RC (remote controlled) so you won't be using sonar sensors. I think metal or maybe polycarbonate would be best to build a battlebot with.
Title: Re: what is best HDPE or other materials on a battle bot?
Post by: airman00 on May 22, 2008, 05:45:14 PM
whats your budget?
Title: Re: what is best HDPE or other materials on a battle bot?
Post by: Cyboy 1 on June 16, 2008, 03:39:53 AM
I was trying to build a sort of sumobot thank NYX for the help.My budget is £100 and I can handle the electronics with my father (who is pretty experianced.) 8)