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- Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:24 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: T_Y's Build Log
- Replies: 189
- Views: 124267
Re: T_Y's Build Log
I bought a roll of PETG filament as I ran out of PLA+ and wanted to see how well it would do. Unfortunately I've been having problems with layer adhesion, particularly higher up the print, as well as with supports, so I need to sort that out. https://i.imgur.com/xiYRtDV.jpg In the meantime, back to ...
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 1:26 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: RoboShowdown
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18242
Re: RoboShowdown
I've signed up with 2 bots, but one may not be ready depending on if stuff is delivered on time - should I edit my submission with a third bot, and drop one on the day (I only want to bring 2 into the main competition)? I'm bringing along my brother for the ride (hopefully get him hooked into combat...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:27 am
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: T_Y's Build Log
- Replies: 189
- Views: 124267
Re: T_Y's Build Log
Good point about the front armour.
I think I'll stick with 1.5mm for the front, lower sides and base, 1mm for the tail section and 0.5mm for the top and upper sides. That should give me an extra 6.5g to play with. Perforating the base and the front armour panels should also shave off a few grams.
I think I'll stick with 1.5mm for the front, lower sides and base, 1mm for the tail section and 0.5mm for the top and upper sides. That should give me an extra 6.5g to play with. Perforating the base and the front armour panels should also shave off a few grams.
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:14 am
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: GeorgeR's robots
- Replies: 127
- Views: 108310
Re: GeorgeR's robots
Congratulations on your performance at AWS58! RBMK's journey to the top was spectacular to watch.
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:34 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: T_Y's Build Log
- Replies: 189
- Views: 124267
Re: T_Y's Build Log
So I finished the CAD work for the next bot... Presenting Percussive Maintenance 2: Tech Support Boogaloo! https://i.imgur.com/1xPEh6g.png https://i.imgur.com/7r3lOkp.png https://i.imgur.com/yUdHsOn.png https://i.imgur.com/sJpuhTb.png Taking some design cues from Blacksmith, this version is more box...
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:22 am
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: T_Y's Build Log
- Replies: 189
- Views: 124267
Re: T_Y's Build Log
Post-AWS update! AWS 58 was brilliant - I had so much fun there, despite not doing very well. I brought WAI, INABIAF and HYTTIOAOA, and won 2 of my 8 fights - 2 better than last year at any rate! I'm pleased that INABIAF survived against Chaotica, a large overhead spinner, without taking any damage ...
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Antweight World Series 58 - 29th June 2019
- Replies: 84
- Views: 100273
Re: Antweight World Series 58 - 29th June 2019
Thank you very much Chris for hosting again - it was an amazing day!
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:47 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: T_Y's Build Log
- Replies: 189
- Views: 124267
Re: T_Y's Build Log
So I've fixed the wiring for INABIAF. I found the reason for why it was cutting out in a sharp change in direction - apparently I had the motor driver taking power from the Arduino instead of directly from the battery!
Well, the team is now ready for AWS 58.

Well, the team is now ready for AWS 58.

- Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:42 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: AWS 58 - Crew Call
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16488
Re: AWS 58 - Crew Call
I can come early to help out with venue layout or arena setup/teardown, whichever you need me on more.
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:59 pm
- Forum: Antweights
- Topic: T_Y's Build Log
- Replies: 189
- Views: 124267
Re: T_Y's Build Log
So I've added forks to the leading edge, cut from 0.5mm plasticard. https://i.imgur.com/lh1qc3B.jpg I've also added a 1.5mm HDPE shield for the exposed wiring inside the jaw. It's not that strong (especially compared to the rest of the armour), but the angle and the fact that it's right at the back ...