Robot MarketPlace - Antweight Starter Package

BASIC ANTWEIGHT STARTER PACKAGE
So you want to build an antweight robot but don't know where to begin. This is a great, inexpensive way to get almost everything you need for your first 1 pound 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. Please note, this is NOT a "kit", it does not all come in one box with instructions, it is a package deal for most of the parts you will need to start on your first Antweight.

These parts are selected to work well for a two-wheel-drive, 1 pound 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! You should have enough weight left over to add some good armor, frame and a weapon.

For a basic antweight, 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):

- A baseplate and/or frame
- Fasteners (nuts, bolts and wire connectors) Don't be afraid to use hot glue or even duct tape on your antweight!
- Some thin wire to connect the motors to the speed controller
- A weapon (optional)

	Dual Motor Gearbox This gearbox kit contains both drive motors and independant gearbox for drive of each side of your robot. The extended hex shafts are a perfect match for the wheels below. Independant control of these motors will allow 'tank-style' steering of your robot with only two drive wheels. See the full specifications on these motors here.
	36mm Offroad 4-Tire Set Great all-around tires. Four in a set, the included plastic hubs are made to fit right on the hex shaft of the gearbox above. These tires are a large enough diameter that they will stick out above and below the gearbox so that you should be able to build your Antweight so it can run upside-down. If you select any other wheels that are not Tamiya brand, note that you'll need to come up with your own hub solution (the 3mm aluminum hubs work perfectly for the Lite Flite wheels). Read more about these tires here.
	Sabertooth 5 Speed Controller To control the above motors, you need a good speed controller. This dual channel controller hooks to both motors and your radio receiver together, providing single stick operation without an expensive transmitter with an onboard computer. This controller includes two soldered RC connectors as pictured. Read more about this controller here.
	7.4V LiPoly battery This Antweight kit will run great with this 7.4V, 2 cell, 800mah Lithium-Polymer battery pack. This is a great, high quality and very lightweight battery. Read more about these batteries here. Please note you MUST use a LiPoly charger for this battery!
	GWS GWT-4A 75Mhz 4-channel Radio System A great, simple-to-use 4 Channel FM Surface Radio System - This radio is a great start for beginner or those on a budget. It is our lowest-priced radio system, and you have several different options when purchasing from The Robot MarketPlace. Read more about this radio system here. This kit comes with a 4 Channel FM Transmitter radio, 9.6V Transmitter Nicad Battery installed, TX/RX Dual Overnight Charger, and a 75Mhz Transmitter crystal. The OPTIONAL addons for this system include a receiver of your choice and a receiver crystal. If you order your system with "No channel Preference", we will randomly select a channel number for you from those we have in stock. If you order a receiver crystal, we will automatically match it with the channel in your radio. Although we strive to have all the channels in stock, some may be special order, and may take up to a week to arrive. Optional Addon Items
	E-Flite 2-3 Cell LiPoly Balancing Charger .65A You need a special charger to recharge LiPoly batteries. This charger is a great inexpensive solution. 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 these chargers here.
	E-Flite AC to 12VDC 1.5A Power Supply Sick of running your charger off a car battery source? You need a power supply to power your charger. This power supply is a great, inexpensive solution.
Base Price: $227
*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.