This video should help anyone looking to build a weaponized combat robot answer the common questions. What size should my weapon be? How about my weapon motor? What tip speed will my spinner have? And much more!
Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video! check them out at https://bit.ly/PCBWayJustCuz
Helpful Resources!
Spinner Design Companion Blog Post: https://justcuzrobotics.com/blogs/jcr/combat-robot-spinner-design
4 Step Weapon Calculator (Calculates ideal RPM/KE, makes choosing a hubmotor or motor + belt setup easy, and has a bite calculator as well) https://bit.ly/4StepCalc
Dynamic Weapon Calculator: Uses slider inputs and instant feedback to allow you to see the effects of changing variables all at once! https://bit.ly/DynamicWepCalc
RDY/JCR Tip Speeds Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/RDY_JCR_Speed
Spinner Design Series Videos:
Part 1 Physics and Blade Design Theory https://youtu.be/oc8dGPGdgr8
Part 2 Motors, Pulleys, Real World Examples https://youtu.be/wuK6izW6YfM
Part 3 CAD flat bars https://youtu.be/fjEETB06hEg
Part 4 CAD beater bars https://youtu.be/O5lrjSQp8eA
Just 'Cuz Robotics Website: https://justcuzrobotics.com/
Just 'Cuz Store: https://justcuzrobotics.com/shop
Support on Patreon! https://bit.ly/JCRPatreon
Try PCBWay's CNC Machining or PCB Fab using this link for a $5 new user credit: https://bit.ly/PCBWayJustCuz
Instagram: @JustCuzRobotics
https://www.instagram.com/justcuzrobotics/
Bloodsport Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/bnsrobotics/
@bloodsport_battlebot
https://www.instagram.com/bloodsport_battlebot
Bloodsport/BnS Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/bnsrobotics/
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00:00 - Intro
01:44 - 1: Weapon Diameter
02:27 - 2: Tip Speed
04:01 - A Bit About Bite
04:28 - 3: RPM, Voltage and kV
05:25 - "Ideal kV"
06:51 - About kV Options
07:14 - Choosing a Weapon Motor
09:45 - SPONSOR:PCBWay
10:24 - 4B: Belt Drive
11:28 - Benefits of Belts
13:04 - Ratio/Reduction Calculation
15:18 - Rapidfire Belt Drive Tips
18:33 - Step 5 - ESC Sizing
19:52 - Step 6 - Bite and Kinetic Energy
21:00 - Kinetic Energy/MOI
22:59 - Outro