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Badnik96

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PostSubject: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 05, 2013 6:10 pm

Yep, this is the thread for my first ever antweight project, FireArrow.

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Got bored today, made a cardboard mockup of the armor and stuff

sorry for the blurry pic, it was rushed Razz
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeThu Jun 06, 2013 9:23 am

Let's see, I'm using Lite Flites, Fingertech Silver Sparks, TinyESCs, a Spektrum radio system and an E-Flite battery. Currently have everything but the battery and charger.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeThu Jun 06, 2013 9:17 pm

I have the 33.3:1 Silver Sparks, and this is the battery I've chosen. Still waiting for the battery to be restocked though...

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Also colored in the mockup, just so everyone can see what the paintjob will look like...
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeThu Jun 06, 2013 10:11 pm

Yeah, but it's already ordered. I guess we could cancel it or something but it seems like too much of a hassle.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 08, 2013 7:35 pm

Got some of the aluminum cut and milled today.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 08, 2013 8:15 pm

Why not some thin titanium
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 08, 2013 10:02 pm

No yah I know what you mean but I was just wondering why
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 09, 2013 12:46 pm

TBH I dunno, I was recommended aluminum.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 09, 2013 2:25 pm

ok theres nothing wrong with aluminum as ur wedge since its a 1 pounder because theres not a lot of weaponed bots
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 09, 2013 3:04 pm

That's true, there's only one spinner registered for Bot Blast as of yet

maybe next year I'll be able to coax my parents to get some titanium, idk
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 09, 2013 5:31 pm

You really shouldn't need a lot and how much does that piece of aluminum weight because you could probably use .050
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 09, 2013 7:30 pm

We're using .06" right now..
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeMon Jun 10, 2013 11:17 am

Ok cool
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 15, 2013 2:23 pm

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Progress! Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 15, 2013 2:52 pm

looking good
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 16, 2013 7:46 pm

My bot used that exact same battery for a while, but I abuse mine with accidental shorting/peak charging only, and ended up with a dead cell after about 2 weeks of testing.  You should see about 10-15 minutes out of that battery per charge.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 16, 2013 9:05 pm

Actually we canceled the order on that battery (because it was taking forever to restock) and got a Hobbyking Nanotech to go along with the charger instead.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeTue Jun 25, 2013 3:31 pm

And the battery/charger came yesterday!

We also drilled some holes in the side plates to mount the motors. I'll post pics once I get them off my camera.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeTue Jun 25, 2013 5:46 pm

I like the nano's so far
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jun 29, 2013 3:26 pm

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Everything but the wedge is attached at this point. (observant people may spot a piece of scotch tape I used to attach the wedge for the photo). Also the switch is currently installed, but none of the wiring is done.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSun Jun 30, 2013 4:57 pm

The wiring is the hardest part In my opinion Wink

Fancy little wedge you got there! when it's done, try closing doors with it Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeFri Jul 05, 2013 6:02 pm

Thanks man Very Happy

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Bent back the sides of the wedge for more spinner resistance. Also made the wedge more flush and got some holes up top for the screws that are supposed to go there.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jul 06, 2013 12:32 am

Nice progress :3  Also, a few tips.  For the bent sides, always make sure they are far away from the blade of a spinner. if it's clockwise, don't let it near the left of your bot, and always try to face the leading edge of the weapon. For uppercutters, aim for them at an angle so they can't get a good head-on bite.

As for your wedge, I suggest driving it on concrete or other abrasive surface until it looks something like this image.  tape some weights to the front to speed up the process.
Team Ignition-FireArrow Wedge10

As for testing purposes, your bot should be able to withstand a heavy smack with a hammer from behind the wedge.

Extra weight should be distributed towards the center of the bot so as to maintain grip while having a heavier and lower front end than the competition.

 Unfortunetely, I have no experience in the matter yet, but I believe most of what i said is true XD
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeSat Jul 06, 2013 3:57 am

I know most of that Razz

The plan was to indeed make the wedge flush. I think that's what I'm going to end up doing next.
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PostSubject: Re: Team Ignition-FireArrow   Team Ignition-FireArrow I_icon_minitimeTue Jul 09, 2013 5:42 pm

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Wedge is attached now. All that's left is wiring and paint and it's all set Very Happy
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