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Robot Building Techniques (view source)
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H-shapes: Clamps, Hammers, Saws, Spears
H-shapes: Clamps, Hammers, Saws, Spears
In this case, it's not really necessary to make the middle bar in the exact
center. You'll probably want to move it upwards for more lead-in space. An H
center. You'll probably want to move it upwards for more lead-in space. An H
shape would be used versus a U/V if you wanted a longer stance for the wheels.
shape would be used versus a U/V if you wanted a longer stance for the wheels.
I-shapes: Spinners, Rams
I-shapes: Spinners, Rams
Here, there's a factor of which orientation is the front. For rams, it's
better to have the top of the "I" as the front making a chassis design similar
better to have the top of the "I" as the front making a chassis design similar
to a "T" design, just capped on both ends. Spinners, on the other hand, are
to a "T" design, just capped on both ends. Spinners, on the other hand, are
U/V-shapes: Clamps, Saws, Hammers, Vertical Spinners
U/V-shapes: Clamps, Saws, Hammers, Vertical Spinners
As you'll read below, the listed weapon types benefit from immobilizing
the enemy.
the enemy.
Hexagons/Octagons: Wedges, Spinners, Thwacks
Hexagons/Octagons: Wedges, Spinners, Thwacks
These are similar to a circular chassis [below], but are easier to get
even-sloped edges.
even-sloped edges.
Circles: Spinners (and on occasion a hammer)
Circles: Spinners (and on occasion a hammer)
It comes to no surprise that a spinner would adopt a circular chassis, If
you want a more conical shape, you're going to have to un-click the "snap to
you want a more conical shape, you're going to have to un-click the "snap to
grid" box and move them manually. Really though, it's probably just better to
grid" box and move them manually. Really though, it's probably just better to
+ Massive # of spikes or other parts (more than 6-8 is overkill) lag the game
+ Massive # of spikes or other parts (more than 6-8 is overkill) lag the game
+ Stack motors (attaching the motor axle to another motor) with discretion.
+ Stack motors (attaching the motor axle to another motor) with discretion.
+ 2 Stacked spin motors are dangerous, and more than that is overdoing it.
+ Don't stack burst motors (or burst motors to pistons)
+ Do not make a robot that purposely causes problems with the physics engine.
+ Do not make a robot that purposely causes problems with the physics engine.
+ Check with whoever you're playing against regarding custom parts (for one
+ Check with whoever you're playing against regarding custom parts (for one
STRONG: Robots with a large, exposed roof (usually rams and wedges) and/or
STRONG: Robots with a large, exposed roof (usually rams and wedges) and/or
lots of extenders
WEAK: Spinners, Spears, other Hammers
WEAK: Spinners, Spears, other Hammers
STRONG: any opponent with lots of external attachments (hammers, thwacks,
STRONG: any opponent with lots of external attachments (hammers, thwacks,
lifters, saws)
WEAK: Well-armored ram bots, wedges, other spinners
WEAK: Well-armored ram bots, wedges, other spinners
This is a wheel number break down (that are touching the ground):
This is a wheel number break down (that are touching the ground):
2 WHEELS: pretty much used for thwacks, as well as some hammers and spinners.
2 WHEELS: pretty much used for thwacks, as well as some hammers and spinners.
Driving in a straight line is difficult. Turning often over-shoots
3 WHEELS: you are on crack 8P, Really, some do this to increase translation
3 WHEELS: you are on crack 8P, Really, some do this to increase translation
speed and to slow down turning (ideal for spinners). If you try building
an auto-steering bot (aka Ackerman steering), you may need to put counter-
weights on the opposite side.
4 WHEELS: good all-around. It may have some turning problems due to slippage.
4 WHEELS: good all-around. It may have some turning problems due to slippage.
Again, might be good for spinners, and to keep hammers from over-turning
6 WHEELS: This is a fine compromise of turning and translating speed.
6 WHEELS: This is a fine compromise of turning and translating speed.
However, this is a lot of dedication to the drive train, so your weapon
and armor may start to suffer.
8 OR MORE: You are almost certainly building a ram. With all those wheels and
8 OR MORE: You are almost certainly building a ram. With all those wheels and
motors, you're not going to have much for other active weapons.
Omni-Drive: This is a design that employs 4 motors (I suppose 3 or 6 could
Omni-Drive: This is a design that employs 4 motors (I suppose 3 or 6 could
2. Break Something - Any time a part snaps off, the audience goes wild
2. Break Something - Any time a part snaps off, the audience goes wild
3. Damage the Control Board - Crowds love sparks.
3. Damage the Control Board - Crowds love sparks.
4. K.O. the Opponent - Audiences love robotic death (count-outs and ring-outs
4. K.O. the Opponent - Audiences love robotic death (count-outs and ring-outs don't count).
=HAVOC WITH HAVOK=
=HAVOC WITH HAVOK=