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first ant build diary!!!

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Yes im doing it im so hyped. well im purchasing all the parts I need tomorrow ( one of Rory's kits and a transmitter I already have a battery for tests but will get more) im still thinking on which armour to get hdpe or polycarbonate and also a name so stay tuned and wish me luck :wink: .
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Since im building a wedge does anyone have any tips on how to make it better at getting under things?
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Elysium 1.4: Antweight Undercutter, built by Team Riptide, Brummie glass cannon edition!
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Most people tape a bit of acetate to the bottom of the wedge to help it get under things. Not having the wedge be very steep helps aswell.
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Thanks but isn't that stuff a bit weak
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Elysium 1.4: Antweight Undercutter, built by Team Riptide, Brummie glass cannon edition!
Barracuda: Beetleweight Vert... hates working...
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You're not using it for armour, it's just there to get under things.
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Nearly everyone uses acetate and in a 2 wedge or pusher battle it is almost always decided by who has the lowest acetate.
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Ok
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Elysium 1.4: Antweight Undercutter, built by Team Riptide, Brummie glass cannon edition!
Barracuda: Beetleweight Vert... hates working...
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I dunno if I can do it I might just give up sorry
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Current Robots: Sprat Bait: The worst 150g Wedge ever built...
Elysium 1.4: Antweight Undercutter, built by Team Riptide, Brummie glass cannon edition!
Barracuda: Beetleweight Vert... hates working...
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I can't I really can not do it thanks for all the help and sorry for being so naggy I wish I could do it but I'm just too stupid
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Current Robots: Sprat Bait: The worst 150g Wedge ever built...
Elysium 1.4: Antweight Undercutter, built by Team Riptide, Brummie glass cannon edition!
Barracuda: Beetleweight Vert... hates working...
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If there's something specific you're having issues with, then you should ask questions and I'm sure we'll be able to help you make some progress.
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