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by dcr raptor
Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Shapeways weapons?
Replies: 6
Views: 5256

Re: Shapeways weapons?

Guess this could become the new norm for spinners then if all goes well... :)
by dcr raptor
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Thread for silly questions about rules!
Replies: 145
Views: 84449

Re: Thread for silly questions about rules!

Thought this would be the best place for the question, "2c) Robots must have an externally accessible way of being shut down (e.g. a power switch, removable link or battery plug)." Would having the switch placed under a flipper/lifting arm be acceptable as the flipper/lifting arm can be li...
by dcr raptor
Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: Shapeways weapons?
Replies: 6
Views: 5256

Shapeways weapons?

I've had a bit of a thought, as shapeways can print items in stainless steel, would this be an option for building weapons such as spinning discs or others of more exotic design that would otherwise difficult to machine due to complex shape or inexperience, or would the weapon shatter on impact? I k...
by dcr raptor
Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: New guy in need of help
Replies: 5
Views: 5069

Re: New guy in need of help

Thanks, do you think that the name 'Dominant Force' would cause confusion or could I get away with that one?
The walker with wheels idea was for a possible future antweight design.
by dcr raptor
Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:56 pm
Forum: Questions (and answers)
Topic: New guy in need of help
Replies: 5
Views: 5069

New guy in need of help

Hello, I have a few questions as to what I should use for my antweight that I am planning on building this year. 1- Would a Spektrum DX7 transmitter and AR7000 receiver be a good choice or would there be a better alternative for a similar or lower price? 2- How much do the names of robots have to be...