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Robot Builder\ Robot Builder's Guide 1
Posted by: robotguide

Video duration: 289 seconds

In these series of videos I aim to show you the basics of constructing a fighting robot.
Episode 1 - This is an overview of the sport and the different weight classes involved. It is also my first ever attempt at a video!
Made on a MacBook with iMovie.

Related: antweight, battlebots, featherweight, heavyweight, robot, wars
Robot Builder\ Robot Builder's Guide 2 - Radio Gear
Posted by: robotguide

Video duration: 532 seconds

In these series of videos I aim to show you the basics of constructing a fighting robot.
Episode 2 - This episode covers the basics of radio control for robotic combat.
Made on a MacBook with iMovie

Related: antweight, battlebots, control, featherweight, gear, heavyweight, radio, robot, servo, wars
Robot Builder\ Robot Builder's Guide 3 - Hacking a Servo
Posted by: robotguide

Video duration: 599 seconds

In these series of videos I aim to show you the basics of constructing a fighting robot.
Episode 3 - This episode covers the moofications needed to make a standard servo turn 360 degrees for use as an antweight robot motor. Although the model shown is a Futaba S3003, the principal is the same with any servo.
Check out robotguide.blogspot. com for the podcast version to go on your ipod!

Related: antweight, battlebots, control, featherweight, futaba, guide, hack, heavyweight, radio, robot, robotwars, servo, wars
Antweight Robotic Test Bed Antweight Robotic Test Bed
Posted by: robotguide

Video duration: 289 seconds

After the last post showing how to mod a servo, here are the servos in action on a very simple test bed.
Excuse the insulation tape and all the speak of year 9's but this was fimed for a school excercise, what is interesting to see however, is the laser cutter in action!

Related: antweight, control, cutter, guide, laser, parrs, radio, robot, robotics, servo, wood