WARNING : This is just a short outline. You will have to refer to books/websites available in the market/internet for complete reference of making a combat robot.
You have to read.A lot. You cannot escape from that. Are you ready to do that? Then let's move ahead...
Books you should google right now if you haven't already...
Checkout list of web links here : Websites-to-look-after-for-combat-robot
Now the Steps :
Choose a weapon :
Before designing? you might ask. You will know why on your own
Here comes Researching the market for the parts you want and the parts which are available.Check out and compare Weight and Size specs.
This involves reading catalogues of wide range of products of different companies. The list can be narrowed down if you have slighter idea of what exactly you wanna make.
This takes the most of the time of the complete process. Ideally 50% of the time should be spent here. You will know where your parts will go.
Cost Analysis : This is usually done at the end of whole process, this is more helpful when you make the bot next time. Rough calculation helps predict the total cost.
BUY AND ASSEMBLE.
& Practice.
When you decide to go for more custom and complex designs
Fabrication : Ain't a part to worry.Right ? NO.
If you mess up this. You are doomed. This is gonna take me some time. Will do it later.
Read this books which I found to be extremely helpful :)
You have to read.A lot. You cannot escape from that. Are you ready to do that? Then let's move ahead...
The entire process of competing in robotic combat events involves reading, researching, reading, asking pointed questions, reading and generally turning into a sponge of everything technical. - Team Delta
Books you should google right now if you haven't already...
- Chris Hannold’s “Combat Robots Complete" and “Combat Robot Weapons,”
- Grant Imahara’s “Kickin’ Bot.”
Checkout list of web links here : Websites-to-look-after-for-combat-robot
Now the Steps :
Choose a weapon :
- This is totally a personal decision. You choice is influenced by many factors. The first bot that inspired you to jump into this, quest of which brought you here :)
- Every design has it's pros and cons. Pros and Cons listed here on this weblink.
Before designing? you might ask. You will know why on your own
Here comes Researching the market for the parts you want and the parts which are available.Check out and compare Weight and Size specs.
This involves reading catalogues of wide range of products of different companies. The list can be narrowed down if you have slighter idea of what exactly you wanna make.
Some quick go-through points
- Choose LiPo over NiMH. It saves weight.And it's costly.
- Wheels - Your choice. Don't forget to choose bigger wheels if you want to make your bot invertible. Mind the clearance.
- Transmitter/receiver - For wireless bots. Go to HobbyKing.Suggest if there are other options.
- Servos - Because No Speed Controller.Saves money plus weight.Give preference to torque over speed.
- Weapon motor- Servo for flippers, DC geared motor for spinners.
Our bot had Nylon gear DC motor. It couldn't handle the stress and it broke after a match. Make it of some other strong material(metals).
- Material - Click on Materials
This takes the most of the time of the complete process. Ideally 50% of the time should be spent here. You will know where your parts will go.
Cost Analysis : This is usually done at the end of whole process, this is more helpful when you make the bot next time. Rough calculation helps predict the total cost.
BUY AND ASSEMBLE.
& Practice.
When you decide to go for more custom and complex designs
Fabrication : Ain't a part to worry.Right ? NO.
If you mess up this. You are doomed. This is gonna take me some time. Will do it later.
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4 Part 1
Episode 4 Part 2
Episode 4 Part 3
In the end, the book I found very useful
For more resources, click on this reddit link :) Battlebots
