RobotWars101

Its been a while since I posted so thought I would start a thread of for my builds to encourage me! Flint Its been around a while. Its a rugged bot but never 100% happy driving it http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z325/shakesc/Robots/Antweights/flint_zps686ff781.jpg Formic (a reincarnation a few t...

Just been caught by import duty (VAT) Had a HobbyKing order with a back order item Removed that item after a couple of weeks and order a day later moved to dispatched About 3 weeks after that a card through the door telling me I owed VAT and there was an 8 pound admin fee :( Looks like the dispatch ...

I've just used the standard USBAsp programmers and a processor clip - works a treat

I know the thread is a bit old but programmed up and tested an Orangutan. All working, now need to build a new chassis

Realised I have just written basically what Stuart said

Alternatively, as a major shake up, do a restart if both robots leave the arena so that a pusher can't 'overcommit' and has to be in full control when pushing its opponent out. I do like the intent of this. It requires more skill and less of a sumo style battle. Might make battles a little longer. ...

Personally I would prefer a larger area but recognise the transport difficulties. One of the benefits of ants compared to other sizes is that they can be built and transported economically. I don't believe the larger size of the arena outweighs loosing the flexibility of competition locations.

Did like the port holes. Much quicker than the flaps on other arenas
Didn't have a problem with the drop offs. I fell foul (hehe) of the drop offs when fighting the chickens and had it in the bag. My fault, will learn from it

Slight thread drift but very grateful for the hacking on the TZ85a controllers

Will be watching this with interest