/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/nrl-battle-botCurrently i am working on a Battle Bot through my high school engineering program. The bot is designed to compete in the local NRL competition in Arizona. being that it is a high school bot it has some limitations. Under 15 lbsNo fire No explosives .en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/nrl-battle-botThu, 15 Sep 2016 18:09:45 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:279c00f1-13f5-4f4b-aaa7-6c42e26965c4DAB0<p>After watching Battlebots for a decade, you are probably looking at either a wedge or rotating bot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From what I have seen, the rotating bots usually prevail, unless you do a good job of shock mounting your electronics and other components.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Think about installing ridged foam insulation to hold everything in place and make sure that all of your connects lock tight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The wedge is simple and if robust with lots of power and traction can defeat a spinner, but its effectiveness depends upon being able to look at your opponent before had and decide if it has a weakness you can exploit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Good luck, from what I have seen, there are no magic bullets.&nbsp; A good bot and driving skills can still be a loser.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=2008&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">