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amp
A measure of electric current. Most combat robots use anywhere from 5 to 200 amp systems.
autonomous robot
A robot that does not receive human input for control; a self-guiding robot.
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BattleBots
An international Robot Combat competition held in various places in the United
States. (www.battlebots.com)
BotBash
A Robot Combat event held near Phoenix, Arizona, that features lower weight class robots
in Robot Combat, 2 on 2 capture the flag, and obsticle course events.
(www.botbash.com)
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Critter Crunch
A Robot Combat event held at several different Science Fiction Conventions, with
finals at the Mile-Hi Con in Denver, Colorado. Features a 20 lb. and 2 lb. class.
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forum
A web-based discussion group.
Futaba
A company that makes RC transmitters and receivers.
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Hitec
A company that makes RC transmitters and receivers.
hydraulic
Driven by fluid (non-air) power, usually an oil.
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JR
A company that makes RC transmitters and receivers.
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linear actuator
A motor-driven device that translates rotary movement to linear movement, and is used
on many lifting-arm systems.
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motor controller
A device that allows an output from an RC receiver to drive a DC electric motor. The motor controller must be chosen to match the voltage and current needed by the motors.
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pneumatic
Driven by air power.
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RC
1. Short for Remote Control.
2. A remote control transmitter and receiver set.
robo-sumo
A semi-Robot Combat event that features two small robots in a Sumo-like competition, where one robot must remove the other robot from the playing field (a small ring). Most robo-sumo contests feature 1 kg. (2.2 lb.) and 3 kg. (6.6 lb.) classes.
Robot Wars
1. The original Robot Combat event in the United States, situation unknown. (www.robotwars.com)
2. A British television show that features Robot Combat as well as other robotic
competitions. (www.robotwars.co.uk)
RPM
A measurement of rotational speed (Revolutions Per Minute).
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servo motor
1. A motor that includes a closed-loop control system that allows precision positioning of the control horn, or arm.
2. A DC motor for use in a servo system that is high-torque, low-RPM.
SORC
SORC is the Society of Robotic Combat, a newly founded non-profit group
for Robot Combat builders by Robot Combat builders.
(www.sorc.org)
sprocket
A gear-like device used for chain-driven systems.
stepper motor
A special DC electric motor that allows "stepped" movement, or partial rotation, often down to under 1 degree. Requires special control systems.
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timing belt
A toothed belt that can be used to drive wheels and weaponry in conjunction with a compatable pulley.
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Vantec
1. A company in California that makes motor controllers that are heavily used in
Robot Combat. (www.vantec.com)
2. A motor controller made by Vantec.
volt
A measure of electric potential. Most combat robots use anywhere from 7.2 volt to 96 volt systems.
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