RobotWars101

Making little tabs so the plates overlap or using chunks of HDPE to screw into work. Polycarbonate doesn't like glue that much except quite tacky hot glue, but that's not the best solution of a tough robot. Or fold the chassis out of one piece. I 3d print frames that all the armour screws too but I...

Of the plastics Polycarbonate is the most popular (and my preferred) with HDPE not far behind. Mounting the armour with bolts or self tapping screws is probably the most robust method of keeping it on the robot and also allows the armour to provide strength to the chassis. Thank you! That definitel...

So my Antweight is beginning to progress now, and I'm beginning to get some parts. Just wanted a few pointers about body construction though: What are the advantages/disadvantages of the different materials, and what would it be good to use as a beginner? Plastic would probably suit my needs, and I'...

Hi Oliver and welcome to the forum. The components you have chosen would probably work but the robot is unlikely to be very competitive. Servo drive robots tend to be slow and ponderous you would do much better with the speed controller and geared motors Rory supplies and would save weight and spac...

Hi Everyone! So as you may have guessed from the title, I've decided to build my first proper robot. It will be a flipper while I get confident, but hopefully a future bot will be a bit more creative with! :P IMG_20170318_164953839.jpg IMG_20170318_202310255.jpg IMG_20170318_205405172.jpg My shoppin...