Society of Robots - Robot Forum
Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: spartan on September 21, 2008, 01:40:38 PM
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right ok, I'm new here so i'm sorry if i've gone wrong somewhere.
Anywho, I joined a robot club at my College, and we're all making combat robots. I want to make one with the weapon of choice a flipper.
I really need help on where to buy the materies, what materials I'll need. Just really as much help as possible.
A step by step guide would be awesome, or even just some friendly tips here and there.
Regards, Shaun.
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what weight class will you be in?
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12 pound weight class.
Sorry, I forgot to put that in.
Note: this is the first robot i've made.
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why must it be pneumatic?
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it doesn't have to be pneumatic, if you have any better/easier ideas, I would love to hear them.
Really, i want to build a combat robot with a flipper. I don't know where/how to start, and I welcome any help you can throw my way.
Thanks, Shaun.
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You could use a solenoid for the flipper. Here is a list of things you will need:
A transmitter like this one http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-GWS-GWT4A.html and you will also need a reciever. You will want at least four channels
Motor controller
Batteries
Wheels
Something to make the chassis with like polycarbonate or aluminum
Motors
Hope I helped!
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For a little more you can purchase the 6EXP, basically just like the one Trumpkin listed but with 6 channels, and has simple programming options. Also if you want to go a little fancy, see the 2.4ghz radios... the big advantage is that there are no frequency conflicts with other radios.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRXF4**&P=7
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Browse google for battlebot designs. Basically see how other people did it, read their advice, etc.
You can find parts to everything here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list.shtml