Fun fact: most events don't check weight after the the initial safety test or at all. You can run whatever config you want in the future but do design for the weight allowance and don't abuse it. Event organizers will allow a bit of leeway especially for new builds.
Very important lesson here: ALWAYS have something as hard as a weapon (titanium, Ar4/5/600 steel, ETC) for your wedge or front armor when fighting horizontals. You want them to bounce or glance off, but they will dig in if they hit plastic. This is especially true for verts. They will bounce off your wedge/front into your weapon if you have a solid front, but will rip and tear your front and launch you away if you have a soft front.
Thank you. I’ve been watching your build process videos and I’m very interested to see how your robots do. Especially Esper because it’s such a unique design
Hey, I just wanted to say I really enjoyed this video! I look forward to seeing what you come up with with future revisions for Moray. With how hard of hits you were able to get out of the disk I hope to see that become your main option in the future. Can't wait for the next episode!
On the battery VS speed thing: electric motors are based on RPM per Volt (commonly called KV), so higher voltage means they run faster. Running the 2S 7.4v meant you were 33% slower on your drive and weapon. Also, because torque is based on amps, and Volts equals amps times resistance (with motor resistance being assumed constant), a 50% increase in voltage will also be a 50% increase in amps and therefore 50% increase in torque. This means more pushing power and better acceleration on both the weapon and drive.
Nice video! I'd recommend switching to the repeat robotics mk2 brushed motors. They are a lot more durable than the silver sparks. You probably should also make the dino upright longer so that you can spin your weapon upside down.
hey good job we all start somewhere,im new to ants myself and debuting an ant myself, funnily enough aerators goin to the event too so thatll be a test. Luckily my teammates who have won a few events have been giving me good tips. I hope you continue to improve the design,i have some recommendations for moray, for top and bottom use 1mm Carbon fiber, its super light and durable,i use it on beetles all the time as well. have 2 uprights and get motor w a long shaft that goes through the other upright, itll help keep it from going askew and just put a bearing on the other side to keep it in place. Uprights you should change to quarter inch uhmw. UHMW wont bend,itll just chip away but in ants and beetles its extremely common and effective also cheap. see you doing repeat brushed which is also the biggest improvement to get. Hope this helps and good luck w the future version of moray!
Thank you. I was actually just listening to Team Stamina on Behind the Bots. The next version of Moray should have a carbon fiber top plate, but the bottom plate would also be a good idea. The new chassis is currently printing from Just Cuz, so I won't have a carbon fiber bottom plate for the next iteration. A double upright version is planned for next year as well.
I think double supporting your motor shaft with a bearing is the next step, I recomend the Repeat Robotics 2822 motors as the have a flat face with holes for bigger screws to use a TPU weapon hub. czcams.com/video/depxFemdkSY/video.html This is my bot which uses this technique. The TPU hub just barely flexes taking the force out of the motor, and saving weight. You then indirectly attach the weapon to the motor, by screwing it to the TPU hub. I use the repeat brushed drive motors on 34mm diamter wheels so you will be very fast with those on 3s.
Thanks for the advice. I have spares left from this event so I’ll keep the weapon setup the same for the next event but I might double support it in the future
One of the RABID officers here - awesome video and really looking forward to having you back! I greatly appreciate the comedic timing in this vid haha
Thank you. I’ll definitely be back at the next event if I can
Fun fact: most events don't check weight after the the initial safety test or at all. You can run whatever config you want in the future but do design for the weight allowance and don't abuse it. Event organizers will allow a bit of leeway especially for new builds.
Very important lesson here: ALWAYS have something as hard as a weapon (titanium, Ar4/5/600 steel, ETC) for your wedge or front armor when fighting horizontals. You want them to bounce or glance off, but they will dig in if they hit plastic.
This is especially true for verts. They will bounce off your wedge/front into your weapon if you have a solid front, but will rip and tear your front and launch you away if you have a soft front.
Great video. I really like Moray and I’m excited to see more of it! That last fight against Hellish Rebuke was especially fun to watch.
Thank you. I’ve been watching your build process videos and I’m very interested to see how your robots do. Especially Esper because it’s such a unique design
@@Morayrobotics23Thanks man.
Great video!
Thank you. I loved the event
Hey, I just wanted to say I really enjoyed this video! I look forward to seeing what you come up with with future revisions for Moray. With how hard of hits you were able to get out of the disk I hope to see that become your main option in the future. Can't wait for the next episode!
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Fun to see CRBL getting featured in the video! (Great video too!)
Thank you
On the battery VS speed thing: electric motors are based on RPM per Volt (commonly called KV), so higher voltage means they run faster. Running the 2S 7.4v meant you were 33% slower on your drive and weapon. Also, because torque is based on amps, and Volts equals amps times resistance (with motor resistance being assumed constant), a 50% increase in voltage will also be a 50% increase in amps and therefore 50% increase in torque. This means more pushing power and better acceleration on both the weapon and drive.
Wow I never would have figured that out. That’s great to know.
Nice video! I'd recommend switching to the repeat robotics mk2 brushed motors. They are a lot more durable than the silver sparks. You probably should also make the dino upright longer so that you can spin your weapon upside down.
I’ve actually already redesigned the chassis to fit those motors. I also might be able to get the new version to self right against the wall.
hey good job we all start somewhere,im new to ants myself and debuting an ant myself, funnily enough aerators goin to the event too so thatll be a test. Luckily my teammates who have won a few events have been giving me good tips. I hope you continue to improve the design,i have some recommendations for moray, for top and bottom use 1mm Carbon fiber, its super light and durable,i use it on beetles all the time as well. have 2 uprights and get motor w a long shaft that goes through the other upright, itll help keep it from going askew and just put a bearing on the other side to keep it in place. Uprights you should change to quarter inch uhmw. UHMW wont bend,itll just chip away but in ants and beetles its extremely common and effective also cheap. see you doing repeat brushed which is also the biggest improvement to get. Hope this helps and good luck w the future version of moray!
Thank you. I was actually just listening to Team Stamina on Behind the Bots. The next version of Moray should have a carbon fiber top plate, but the bottom plate would also be a good idea. The new chassis is currently printing from Just Cuz, so I won't have a carbon fiber bottom plate for the next iteration. A double upright version is planned for next year as well.
I think double supporting your motor shaft with a bearing is the next step, I recomend the Repeat Robotics 2822 motors as the have a flat face with holes for bigger screws to use a TPU weapon hub. czcams.com/video/depxFemdkSY/video.html This is my bot which uses this technique. The TPU hub just barely flexes taking the force out of the motor, and saving weight. You then indirectly attach the weapon to the motor, by screwing it to the TPU hub. I use the repeat brushed drive motors on 34mm diamter wheels so you will be very fast with those on 3s.
Thanks for the advice. I have spares left from this event so I’ll keep the weapon setup the same for the next event but I might double support it in the future
@@Morayrobotics23 Are you in RABID's Discord server?
@@johnnygoldman5495 I am not right now but I might be at some point.