Electronics Basics
Contents
Overview
Electronics are an important consideration of all Combat bots. Robots without strong electronics can suffer from shorts and over-voltage, which can ruin components and disable the robot. Creating a strong electrical system is crucial to increasing the durability and maximizing the damage output of the robot. Additionally, compact electronics allow the designer to decrease the size and footprint of the robot,
3lb Circuit
The standard 3lb electrical layout consists of a 1000 mAh 11.1 V battery connected to a mechanical switch, which powers 2 drive ESCs and a Weapon ESC. The ESCs are each connected to a receiver and send power to the motors in 3 phases.
Parts List
- 1000mAh 11.1V Battery
- Drive ESCs
- Drive Motors
- Switch
- Receiver
Motors
Choosing a Motor
Types
Inrunner vs Outrunner
Brushed vs Brushless
ESCs
An ESC (Electronic Speed Control) receives commands from the reciever that dictate how much power to output to the motors. It then splits the the power from the battery into 3 phases AC of the proper power and sends it to the motor.
