Go behind the scenes with Team HyperShock and discover the engineering, tools, and problem-solving that power one of BattleBots' most iconic robots.
Sponsored by Multicomp Pro, this exclusive element14 Community series explores the practical skills behind modern engineering. From electronics testing and troubleshooting to repair techniques and workshop best practices, Team HyperShock demonstrates the tools, methods, and problem-solving approaches used to keep a world-class combat robot performing at its best.
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– the engineer’s choice – is proud to sponsor Team HyperShock in this season’s BattleBots competition. See the power supply, thermal imager, and more that they used to build their bot. |
The element14 Community already hosts content from previous seasons, including:
Multicomp Pro, the Engineer’s Choice, offers a portfolio of more than 70,000 products designed to meet the quality standards engineers expect—while delivering savings compared to branded alternatives. The range supports engineers at every level and spans test and measurement, power, tools, enclosures, and electromechanical components, making it well suited for education, production‑ready designs, and even builds tough enough to survive the BattleBox—like HyperShock!
Build and Repair like Team Hypershock and Explore the Multicomp Pro range!
Watch Recording of the event where Will Bales answered Community questions about HyperShock, from its controllers and drive trains to the deadly vertical spinner.
James Lewis from WorkBench Wednesdays, AKA The Bald Engineer leaves his own lab to visit the Pits of BattleBots and joins Team HypberShock in their lab for the filming of The BattleBots World Championship VII. Join James and Team Captain Will Bales, as we take the armor off their bot Hypershock to get a better understanding what’s inside.
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| Raspberry Pi 5-STARTER KIT-8GB | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Soldering Station, 65W | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Benchtop Soldering Fume Extractor, ESD-Safe | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Wide Range Bench Power Supply, 60V, 15A | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Handheld Digital Multimeter, True RMS | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Handheld Digital Tachometer | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Heat Gun | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Hard-shell case - yellow, polymer, 216 mm x 571.5 mm x 419 mm | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Wire, PTFE, White, 28 AWG | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Tool Set: 183-Pcs of Screwdriver, Bit & Ratchet Handle, Pliers and more | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Tool Bag | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Digital Caliper, LCD 4-WAY | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Adhesive lined heatshrink, 3:1 1" | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Crimp Tool | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
| Crimp Die | Multicomp Pro | 1 | Buy Now |
