Hold my beer was my first ever Beetle build. Of course inspired by Tough as Nails a amazing robot not build by me. It was build specifically for the web-series Bugglebots.
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Beetle wiring and mixing
A lot of builders start with a beetle, Most of them have the same components and wiring. Tim Rackers made a nice 1-page schematic with pointers.
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Shock mounting
Shockmount all the things! Some inspiration who teams shock mount armour drive and parts…
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Casting and making robot combat wheels
Inspiration information and how to on casting wheels for combat robots all shapes and sizes! Movement is the most important part of your robot, so wheels matter!
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Important stuff while building a Heavyweight combat robot
Some stuff I wished i knew when I started building robots.
In no specific order:
Shock-mounting electronics with foam or shock absorbers
Epoxy your magnets
Epoxy you windings
Wearing in motors and check the timing (brushed)
Tape or zip tie all your connectors
Lock bound all your screws and nuts if possible
Charge your Transmitter battery!
Be smart in placing your receiver and antennas (https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/rc-antenna.html)
Use a rx battery not a BEC
Be routinely about maintenance and repairs have checklists if possible