Tutorials for building combat robots
Step by step, from design to your first match – everything you need to know about building your own combat robot.
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How a combat robot works
What a combat robot is made of – transmitter, receiver, ESCs, motors, battery and weapon – and how the parts work together.
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How to build a combat robot
Parts list, wiring diagram and soldering the motors and switch – from a pile of components to your first working robot.
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How to control a combat robot via mobile phone
A phone instead of a transmitter: an ESP32 board, a controller app and an Arduino IDE sketch. Pros and cons of the approach.
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How combat robot tournaments work
Registration, the tech check, how matches run and how judges score them – what to expect at a combat robot tournament.
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How to 3D model a combat robot
Choosing CAD software, planning the layout and modelling a body that prints well and survives hits.
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How to choose a material for a combat robot
PLA, PETG, TPU, aluminium, steel or carbon? Which material to use for the chassis, armour and weapon for your strategy.
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How to 3D print robot parts
From STL to a finished part: choosing a filament, slicer settings for strong parts and tips for finishing.