So itβs been a while but itβs about time we announce something, with a massive thanks to @R34LDonaldThump , Vortex has officially died... Vortex 2 is officially underway. Itβs got be better than the first, surely π
The 2019 tour is set to be one of the most destructive to date
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Started work for the 2019 year of bot fighting, we're hopeful it'll be a great one!
Phase 1 is inspection, so it's back to bare metal for Vega and a thorough clean too. Then, we can think about adding some new little ones to the stable...
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@ConstructGlue Good luck Dave mate! Really appreciate the help still from Extreme Robots in Gloucester way back when, true roboteer sportsmanship ππ»ππ»
#OnThisDay 1998: Robot Wars trundled onto BBC Two.
Here is house robot Matilda ('Matriarch of Mayhem') with special effects designer James Davis.
Matilda is on the right.
@TomKentWindEng@extremerobots We don't really see much need; it's at a good, controllable speed, it runs off cheap escs no-one else can get away with and as it's a spinner we don't need mega pushing power. Ideally we'd unearth a super-low kv motor and run higher voltage but I fear that's only a dream.
@TomKentWindEng@extremerobots Hi Tom, we're running 19:1 in those gearboxes. Full custom units, they're very happy running our heavyweight about. Big fan of the SK3 motors, we've yet to kill one and we treat them pretty abysmally π We're using the 149kv motor btw.
@maryfordneal Currently Vortex is mid-rebuild in our workshop, however it makes sporadic appearances at various open-days and STEM events. Give us a dm and we'll keep you informed of our schedule over the next few months π
We're wishing you all an absolutely smashing start to December with a special treat! πβοΈπ
Like and share this post to be in with a chance of winning this @HEXBUGUK RC Robot Wars Matilda! π€ Everyone's favourite house robot π
Comp ends midnight on 3.12.18
Good luck!