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On Mechanical Fleaweight
THE CONCEPT:
On a very basic level, this discussion concerns fleaweight combat robots which operate
without
electricity:
ARBITRARY DESIGN QUALIFIERS:
Weight:
75gm or less (fleaweight)
Safety:
No chemical explosives, no toxic liquids
Runtime:
minimum 3min constant expulsion
Allowing robots to start the match in an "operational" state has proven a good way to get the fight started.
Consider wearing heavy protective gloves - or triggering with a long stick.
CURRENT PROGRESS:
I built some spring-powered prototypes before flywheels proved a better solution. However, mounting a
flywheel is heavy and energy-consuming. Fortunately, flywheels are self-stabilising; so you can build a
responsive, programmable robotic shell out of little more than a spinning top. Basic design evaluation is
ongoing:
Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:55 pm
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