fleas

haz · Post by **haz** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kkQjVm7YSY

teamocean · Post by **teamocean** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:35 pm

Since fleas are becoming more popular again I have decided to have another go at making one. Hopefully no one will remember my previous attempt as it was fairly rubbish

The final bits arrived today and I have spent a bit of time getting the drive up and running.

The drive itself is nothing special- just 2, speed hacked 9g servos with lego wheels running at just 5v- still pretty quick though.

As for the rest of it, I'm trying something a little different using parts from a few old ants- hopefully if I can get it within the weight it should be pretty effective, all going well it should be up and running tomorrow

pics to follow

teamocean · Post by **teamocean** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 5:55 pm

Well I did some work on the flea today although it has ended up being a bit heavier than anticipated but there is still a fair bit of work to do

Name- Tempest 2
Weight- too much

Weapon- Spinning drum powered by an 18mm brushless outrunner
Drive- 2x 9g Tower Pro speedhacked servos
Battery- 180mAh Lipo
Rx- Spektrum AR6110e
Armour- 2mm HDPE

It is fully working and seems to go quite well but it does need a bit of tidying up to make everything fit properly but I might remake the chassis so that it isn't such a rushed job.

Anyway heres a pic http://s881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13 ... G_1010.jpg

Jonny · Post by **Jonny** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:57 pm

Awesome! looks like a mini drumroll 2!

joey_picus · Post by **joey_picus** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 7:46 pm

It does resemble Jamie's machine actually

great little robot Will, look forward to fighting it someday.

razerdave · Post by **razerdave** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 9:11 pm

I got some fibreglass board like pete uses today, and I've decided, after a bit of deliberation, to make Divinity an overhead bar spinner, hopefully protecting the innards from other robots

terminaldamage · Post by **terminaldamage** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:45 pm

Jonny wrote:Awesome! looks like a mini drumroll 2!

Joey wrote:It does resemble Jamie's machine actually great little robot Will, look forward to fighting it someday.

The people have spoken; I'll expect my first royalty cheque through the door soon!

Just kidding, looks great Will. Drumbots rule! 8)

earthwormjim · Post by **earthwormjim** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:36 am

razerdave wrote:I got some fibreglass board like pete uses today, and I've decided, after a bit of deliberation, to make Divinity an overhead bar spinner, hopefully protecting the innards from other robots

My usual source for fibreglass board has been dry for about 3 months now. I dont suppose you have found an online supplier,as my local model shop is VERY hit and miss.

I bought some 3mm thick sheet for the re-design of "El Chupacabra",but coud not get my hands on any 1.5mm for poor old bruce,who is sitting waiting for some new clothes!!

!!Overhead Bar Spinner!!! Sounds pretty devilish!!

daliad100 · Post by **daliad100** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 2:45 pm

I originally bought mine from maplin, it might be a bit more expensive but it was convenient.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2112

earthwormjim · Post by **earthwormjim** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:32 pm

daliad100 wrote:I originally bought mine from maplin, it might be a bit more expensive but it was convenient.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2112

Is the "pcb f.glass single" 1.5m? I will order a sheet and see what turns up.
I didnt want copper clad,but it will certainly do.
Thanks alot.
Jim