Antweight Combat Wedge – Rollcage 3D Printer Model

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Summary

V3.0 Update:
Modified the rollcage to be a bit more solid and have less openings. Means a little more weight but also means less annoying support material.

V2.1 Update:
Added screw holes throughout the chassis for mounting various armour upgrades.
Also replaced the stand with a better version that should prevent the bot sliding off.

V2 Update:
Found an issue with Rollcage. He had a knack for getting stuck on his back, in the vertical position.
To fix Rollcage, this version has a tapered rear end now to help stop him getting stuck.
I also added some screw holes in the rear of the chassis for mounting some armour. I used some 1mm Lexan sheet, cut to size with some tin snips.

This is my 3D printed design of a bot used in our 150 gram Antweight combat league. I've named him Rollcage.
Rollcage is about as simple as you can get for an antweight bot. He is a standard wedge/pusher bot and is perfect for anyone looking to get into some robot fighting. We will be using the Rollcage design to make a few spares for newcomers to try out and fight with.

This bot leaves a little for you to customize as far as the internal components go but please use this list of components that I used as a guide to get you started:

Assembly:

  • Print the chassis and two of the offset microgear motor mounts. Add supports in the chassis and motor mounts as required.
  • Carefully break away the support material.
  • Give the parts some acetone vapor treatment (optional).
  • Wire up the motors to the ESC and connect their supply to the battery connector and power switch.
  • Add a power on LED if you want. (With an open top, the lights from the ESC's and reliever provide more than enough power on indication).
  • Carefully put in the motors and ESC's inside the chassis. Secure the motors with the motor mount clamps. Use a couple small self tapping screws to hold it down. I used spare screws that came with a couple standard size servos.
  • Connect the receiver and mixer to the ESC and insert into chassis.
  • Hold everything down with some hot glue if required. I found that everything sat pretty snug inside and no glue was necessary.
  • Connect the battery and insert into chassis.
  • Attach the wheels and you're done!

Here's a build video of Rollcage:
https://youtu.be/YQmMvlJW1rw

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