.:`=-~rANdOm~`-=:. Game Servers (Read Only) > Discussion

Holy crap! Racing mecha

(1/3) > >>

Jhon:
Racing mecha, 'nuff said.



Would be so frikkin awesome to go to a race of these robots.......I want one D=


There's also this, much more expensive, mecha: http://kuratasrobot.com/

Xrain:
Looks too heavy, too slow, underpowered, and over engineered.

Why are they making it out of steel, that is ridiculous aluminum would work just fine and make it 1/3 the weight. I also don't see any real way of adding much power to the robot, it looks like it might top out at 5-10 mph tops. It also looks like it is going to beat the hell out of you when you ride it. That walking motion is not going to be smooth.

I think races between those really only have novelty in the fact in that they are walking. Otherwise not too exciting to watch those behemoths amble around.

Loke:

--- Quote from: Xrain on January 21, 2014, 05:43:56 PM ---Looks too heavy, too slow, underpowered, and over engineered.

Why are they making it out of steel, that is ridiculous aluminum would work just fine and make it 1/3 the weight. I also don't see any real way of adding much power to the robot, it looks like it might top out at 5-10 mph tops. It also looks like it is going to beat the hell out of you when you ride it. That walking motion is not going to be smooth.

I think races between those really only have novelty in the fact in that they are walking. Otherwise not too exciting to watch those behemoths amble around.

--- End quote ---

Our oh Great Lord has spoken!

My gad Xwain you smaat

Mr. Franklin:
I think this robot machine is more properly built for a demolition derby, or a off-road course. If you want it to be built for a race, its best to scrap the robot and start over.

Jhon:

--- Quote from: Xrain on January 21, 2014, 05:43:56 PM ---Looks too heavy, too slow, underpowered, and over engineered.

Why are they making it out of steel, that is ridiculous aluminum would work just fine and make it 1/3 the weight. I also don't see any real way of adding much power to the robot, it looks like it might top out at 5-10 mph tops. It also looks like it is going to beat the hell out of you when you ride it. That walking motion is not going to be smooth.

I think races between those really only have novelty in the fact in that they are walking. Otherwise not too exciting to watch those behemoths amble around.

--- End quote ---

I'm not sure why they aren't using aluminum, but my guess is - Safety. This article might be appropriate - http://www.cineventions.com/steel_aluminum.html
One of their stretch goals is to use carbon fibre and titanium.

I've seen in one of his videos that the robot is planned to reach about 30 kph (18.6 mph). You could always ask him......If you're interested.


--- Quote from: Mr. Franklin on January 22, 2014, 01:32:36 AM ---I think this robot machine is more properly built for a demolition derby, or a off-road course. If you want it to be built for a race, its best to scrap the robot and start over.

--- End quote ---

He did mention in one of his videos something like, the pilot will need to get used to controlling it on different terrains, so off-road course might be the plan. It's still a race though (just...Off-road lol).


I'm hoping this project will cause other people to build their own "racing mechas" which will be better than this one. If this one succeeds, the chances of someone else trying to do it will rise. "This is only the beginning."

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page