@@alexsalchemy it really was! (Once I got past the motor stresses) Also I find it nuts and so cool that the guy behind the inspiration for my bot watches my videos (: say goodbye to this version though... New one is quite different!
I have no idea how I found this channel, but your first video was open in a tab next to my other open youtube tabs. I quickly made it through your other vids, and you've earned yourself another subscriber.
@@Me0fCourse me too (: it's a development vid which takes a bit longer and I'm trying to figure out if I can animate some visuals to concepts I explain so might be a bit of extra time... Free for the next two weeks after that so should smash out some more then too
@@ukmayhemproductions hi! I'm competing in Wollongong, Australia but in general a good place to check is robotcombatevents.com although they're mostly American events. If you're EU/UK based then Bristol Bot Builders have an UK & EU Events Listing section on their website. Otherwise have a look around for Facebook groups! Good luck (:
Dude, you need to disassemble the motor and Epoxy the magnets. It will hold them in place better and prevent them from shattering. My buddy does that and has 2 boys that are top 20 in the U.S. in the 150g class.
@@paydaygh9388 yeah, I think I mentioned I did end up battle hardening them which helped. I'd just never done it before that because I'd asked other competitors and they'd basically never seen a magnet shatter at this weightclass and said it was unnecessary
Considered that for this design but didn't want the complexity of another option confusing me during fights (also the point was biggest stick and think about the rest later)
@@YH-du3jc yes that'd give me another 75g for a total of 225 although it's a trade I'd rather not make... The tpu stands up wonderfully against everyone I've faced so far with the largest gash by far (apart from tests) being sh-bang during this rumble. Top armour might be worth investing in but I can just take my side armour off for that. Shufflers come with downsides (more fragile, slower) and at the moment I don't think it's a trade worth making. I'm developing a ringspinner which will probably need the shuffler weight bonus though...
@@YH-du3jc at this point I think the best improvement I can make is actually investing in better drive. This will not only let me capitalise on hits where my opponent is disoriented but also increase my energy transfer from the weapon as "bite" is how much of the weapon engages with the opponent which increases with speed of impact. Meaning improving drive will actually make my weapon more effective too!
Great showing of the ups and downs in the 'event Xperience'
Great video and recap
Your choice to start the later battles upside down really paid off
Super awesome tournament!
@@alexsalchemy it really was! (Once I got past the motor stresses) Also I find it nuts and so cool that the guy behind the inspiration for my bot watches my videos (: say goodbye to this version though... New one is quite different!
@@engineered_cha0s - New version? Awesome! I might end up taking notes! The smaller the robot, the quicker it can evolve, I'm excited!
I have no idea how I found this channel, but your first video was open in a tab next to my other open youtube tabs. I quickly made it through your other vids, and you've earned yourself another subscriber.
@@Me0fCourse haha cheers, glad to hear it!
@@engineered_cha0s Looking forward to the next one. :)
@@Me0fCourse me too (: it's a development vid which takes a bit longer and I'm trying to figure out if I can animate some visuals to concepts I explain so might be a bit of extra time... Free for the next two weeks after that so should smash out some more then too
looks like a pretty good design
Thanks! The results would agree (: it's since been redesigned so should be even better!
how heavy is your weapon?
~30g of Grade 5 titanium (:
Love that kind of content
some biiiig hits
Love this!
hey bro where are you competing small scale uk events rules etc any tips where to look ?
@@ukmayhemproductions hi! I'm competing in Wollongong, Australia but in general a good place to check is robotcombatevents.com although they're mostly American events. If you're EU/UK based then Bristol Bot Builders have an UK & EU Events Listing section on their website. Otherwise have a look around for Facebook groups! Good luck (:
Dude, you need to disassemble the motor and Epoxy the magnets. It will hold them in place better and prevent them from shattering. My buddy does that and has 2 boys that are top 20 in the U.S. in the 150g class.
@@paydaygh9388 yeah, I think I mentioned I did end up battle hardening them which helped. I'd just never done it before that because I'd asked other competitors and they'd basically never seen a magnet shatter at this weightclass and said it was unnecessary
add mini wedge on the rear of the bot
Considered that for this design but didn't want the complexity of another option confusing me during fights (also the point was biggest stick and think about the rest later)
If you convert your drive to a shuffler would that give you a weight bonus for more armor?
@@YH-du3jc yes that'd give me another 75g for a total of 225 although it's a trade I'd rather not make...
The tpu stands up wonderfully against everyone I've faced so far with the largest gash by far (apart from tests) being sh-bang during this rumble. Top armour might be worth investing in but I can just take my side armour off for that. Shufflers come with downsides (more fragile, slower) and at the moment I don't think it's a trade worth making. I'm developing a ringspinner which will probably need the shuffler weight bonus though...
@@YH-du3jc at this point I think the best improvement I can make is actually investing in better drive. This will not only let me capitalise on hits where my opponent is disoriented but also increase my energy transfer from the weapon as "bite" is how much of the weapon engages with the opponent which increases with speed of impact. Meaning improving drive will actually make my weapon more effective too!
what motor do you use?
@@rykerdaly I use 2 3V 500rpm n20s for drive and an 1806 brushless motor for weapon