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Wednesday, 14 November 2007 14:04
Anty B - Robot Wars Antweight Champion

Anty B n. a tiny electro-mechanical robot.

[ME f. eng. an-tee-bee intensive small pl. of behêmâh beast, perh. robot wars - ant weight]

Weight: 150g / Antweight
Dimensions: 80mm x 100mm x 75mm
Motors/ Drive: 2x SuperTec Servos Sub-Micro NARO 9g ( Modified!!!)
Speed: Very nippy
Power: 6v 300Mah Ni-Mh
Armor: Lexan & Titanium
Chassis/ Body: Complete CNC'd panels all screwed together for easy access
Weapons: Servo operated 1mm Titanium bucket
Radio: Futuba Skysport 4 40MHz Transmitter. Receiver (Futaba R123FA 14g) Channels: 2xDrive, 1x electric Scoop.

Anty B Version 1

Above: The first version of Anty B, Ant's first attempt at building an Antweight

Below: Anty B Evo II. Notice the self-righting device!

Anty B Evo II

Self-righting

The most recent version of Anty B Evo III, fully machined from lexan polycarbonate.

Anty B Evo III

Bottom View

A large number of holes have been machined into the base to both help save weight and aid to cooling of the servos which can run very hot.

Top View

Top view shows the compact design required to qualify as an Antweight.

Anty B in a spin

Anty B in a spin!

 

 

 

Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 November 2007 00:20 )