How Do You Make An RC Battlebot?
Battlebots are a craze that is really catching on, and when it comes to making a vehicle, a radio-controlled option is highly recommended and can be achieved through just a few easy steps. Step 1 Acquire a two- or four-degree remote control. The degrees refer to how many directions can be controlled on the remote control. A six-degree remote offers further degrees of movement, usually via shoulder-based options on the remote, and digital control also is an optional upgrade over analog. Step 2 Wire the receiver by first plugging in the servos (motor), and then the battery. To accomplish this, locate the prongs on the end of the receiver, and simply make solid attachments to the servos and the battery via these prongs. Step 3 Pick up your preselected robot frame (wheel base). Attach the piece of plastic to the wheels to form the base, if no such base is already attached. Drill four small holes on the perimeter of this plastic, flip over and attach the servos via the holes, one on each si