Joined: 13 Jul 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Perth,Western Australia
mentor
hi im new to this and ive always wanted to build a combat robot. i was just wondering if any of you can talk me through the ABSOLUTE basics in a step by step fashion. im only 14 and have a rather low budget. anyways it would be much apreciated.
skandia
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:01 pm
Fish_in_a_Barrel
Joined: 30 Sep 2006
Posts: 673
Location: Perth, Western Australia
The XU1 drills are where most of us started and probably still are
There's probably a heap of other stuff, see if you can't get to an event near you and drop in for a look and a Q & A session
edit: oh... just realised your near me Well events are in short supply over this way, but we could probably catch up sometime _________________ They say that he crossed the fine line, from insanity to genius.
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:27 pm
seanet1310
Joined: 08 Nov 2006
Posts: 1265
Location: Adelaide
XU1 cordless drills last i checked anyway where basicly non existant DSE's 18v light blue seams to be what a few people are using insted and the hacking guide is the same i beleve at $30 each The fact angus recently posted looking for cheeper drills and no one responded makes me think that they might be about the best option atleast that i have found. Kmart sometimes have 14.4v drills on sale for cheeper.
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:33 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
Yeah I couldn't find any under 30 bucks. However... Oatley electronics are selling their 100W scooter setups seriously cheap at the moment, but they are based in NSW so shipping might be a pain. Add me on msn if you like mate i'll answer all your questions stupid or not. _________________ ( •_•)
If you are on a budget, Google "Dumpster diving" and find the nearest industrial area - you are sure to come up with some metal and plastic to make a frame. _________________ Australian 2015 Featherweight champion
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Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:12 pm
skandia
Joined: 13 Jul 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Perth,Western Australia
thanks everyone this should get me started with the basic frame and stuff but when i get to a point i dont understand ill ask u guys
my first bot was a mutilated RC monster truck which i wired up so that instead of side to side steering it has a little spinny disc thing (made of a tine can ) and it is two wheeled. ill try and post a picture up of it (it looks very funny
Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:49 pm
skandia
Joined: 13 Jul 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Perth,Western Australia
sorry to bother you guys about something so small. but how do i set my signature i have no idea
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:14 pm
Philip Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 18 Jun 2004
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Location: Queensland near Brisbane
Click on "profile" up in the top right of the screen. _________________ So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:59 pm
skandia
Joined: 13 Jul 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Perth,Western Australia
i did but thers nothing to do with signatures
Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:01 pm
Philip Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 18 Jun 2004
Posts: 3842
Location: Queensland near Brisbane
Try scrolling down to the bottom of the second section. _________________ So even the rain that falls isn't actually going to fill our dams and our river systems
Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:18 pm
skandia
Joined: 13 Jul 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Perth,Western Australia
that is so weird i swear that wasnt there b4 thanks man
Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:19 pm
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