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BASIC ROBOT STARTER PACKAGE
So you want to build a robot. You're starting from scratch and don't know where to begin. Well, this is a great, inexpensive way to get all the basics for your first combat robot! This package is intended to get you jump-started, saving you the time (and money) involved in hunting around for all the right parts before even starting to build.

These parts are selected to work well for a two wheel drive MIDDLEWEIGHT (120 pound) robot. Or, if you go light on your armor and weapon, these could even work for a LIGHTWEIGHT (60 pound) robot. You could even choose four motors and have a great setup for a four-wheel-drive HEAVYWEIGHT (220lb) robot. With this complete package, you will have all the main components ready to go*. Simply hook everything together on your own platform or chassis, and you'll be driving your bot around soon!

For a basic robot, all you'll need to provide on your own, beyond this package, are the following items (all of which you could pick up at your local hardware store and electronics store):

- Batteries (we would include with this package, but there are too many choices)
- A metal or wood baseplate and/or frame
- Fasteners (nuts, bolts and wire connectors)
- A weapon (optional)

	Two NPC Gearmotors and Wheels These powerful gearhead motors are simple to set up and include everything you need to get your bot rolling- the high power 41250 gearheadmotor with keyed shaft fit perfectly in your choice of 4 different diameter wheels with built-in hub (6" diameter wheel is default). All you need to do is push the wheels on, and run a bolt into the shaft to keep the wheel on, (which can be done in as little as 5 minutes) then bolt the entire assembly to a base platform or frame. See the full specifications on these motors here.
	Two IFI Victor 883 Speed Controllers To control the above motors, you need a pair of speed controllers. The Victor 883 is a perfect choice. You simply wire the outputs from each speed controller to each motor, then hook up your receiver wires and battery wires with the included PWM cables. If you want to go with 4 Wheel Drive, you'll need to upgrade to the Victor 885. Each 883 controller in this package includes a $15 PWM signal booster cable. Read more about the Victor 883 here.
	2 x Battlepack 24V, 3.3AH NiMh Battery Packs You'll need a lot of power to move your robot, these 24V 3.3AH NiMh Battery packs are great for the motors listed here. Two packs should be hooked together in parallel. For even longer-lasting run duration, add two more packs, for a total of 13.2AH. Read more about these batteries here.
	Astroflight 110 Deluxe battery charger Don't skimp on a good charger. This charger will work great to charge the above batteries, but you'll need to charge them one pack at a time. If you want to charge both at the same time, you might consider getting two. Don't forget that you either need to add a power supply for this charger, or you need to run it off a car battery source. Read more about this charger here.
	Spektrum DX6i Radio Control System This radio control system is one of the best radios out there. And it is fully compatible with most rules for radio controllers at robot competitions. It does away with the old 72/75Mhz band, and brings 2.4Ghz to the scene. Once bound to your receiver, only your radio can communicate with your robot. Comes with a BR6000 Bot Receiver. Read more about this radio system here.
	100 amp Master Power Switch You have to be able to turn your robot on and off, this is one of the best switches you can use, and it will handle up to 1000 amps surge, so you shouldn't have to worry about it once it's installed. Read more about the switch here.
	20 feet of Wet Noodle Wire You'll need to run wire between your motors, speed controllers, power switch, and batteries. This package includes 10 feet of red and 10 feet of black (total 20 feet) of 12-gauge high-performance Wet Noodle wire. Read more about the wire here.
Base Price: $1,349
*Please check the rules of the competition you are intending to enter, additional requirements may apply for specific events. Building and operating a combat robot can be dangerous. Please use extreme caution when operating your power tools and any robot components.