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RampAnt uses 2xSD200's (unmodified) plus a (Naro HP) lifter. It has big wheels (about 70mm I think) to improve the speed a bit. I think it has been our most reliable robot to date. The SD200's seem to take everything in their stride. The Brighton Uni kits used for the SetPoint / Children's Universit...

http://www.bolts-nuts-washers.com/index2.html have some, you will have to ask about mail ordering. Unfortunately this company states that it will not deal with members of the public. Sadly, this is all too common. Also I notice that Farnell have increased their minimum order to ?20 for a credit car...

Hi Scott For custom design and manufacture you need deep pockets! I know contract rates are around ?30/hour. Fortunately I have been looking into speed controllers but never got round to much past the paper design stage. However, I do have a plan and some parts to play with, now all I need is some t...

Pete, perhaps you could explain it to the people at NTL?

BTW apaologies for sending this way OT...

Very interesting Simon. As far as I can figure out from what I've seen, NTL very kindly (?) put an index.html file in your root directory when you create your account. Their server then seems to prefer index.html over index.htm. Also, if you delete the index.html file, leaving your own index.htm, th...

(Apologies for dropping into techno mode!) Scott, one thing that caught me out with NTL when I started using it: You *have* to have a file called "index.html" in your root directory, otherwise your visitors only get the NTL "you can create your site here" message. It appears &quo...

Today I received my first order from Action Kits and was about to post their address here - then I saw Andrew had beaten me to it!

Anyway, apart from kits, they also sell 40MHz Hitec Feather Rx's @ ?18 ea.
What's more, they have them in stock, which is more than can be said for SMC!

Not really parts, but a useful tools supplier: http://www.squirestools.com Squires Model & Craft Tools, Bognor Regis, W Sussex They have a big catalogue full of all sorts of tools and useful bits & pieces. Minimum order is &7.50, but postage is free. They also attend many model exhibitio...

A very useful thread! Let's see if we can all keep it on-topic for a change :wink: Dycem - you can get it from your local disability aids shop. http://www.farnell.com - For NiMH batteries and electronics stuff. Minimum order ?10, post free, usually next day delivery. TIP use the search to find each ...

Due to popular demand (!) some of the tech stuff is now up on my site. The mechanics of flippers (especially for DeanP!) and the Tx mixer. I'm working on the chargers next - don't hold your breath! Apologies for any dodgy links - I've done my best but the NTL server is doing my head in! I'm convince...