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Phluffy

2023-08-21T14:31:04Z

Rvitolins: /* Robot Facts */ Competition and build updates

===Robot Facts===
[[File:EvilPhluffy3.png|thumb|This is Phluffy, thirsty for the blood of lessor robots.]]

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|Builder||Rob Vitolins
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|Driver||Rob Vitolins
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|Weight Class||[[12lb Weight Class|12lb]]
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|Body Material||4130 Chromaloy
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|Weapon||Spinning Hammers (was Beater Cones)
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|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motors ( was12V gear motor)
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|Drive||Brushless/gearbox (was Old Drill Motors)
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|Power||5S Lipo
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This is PHLUFFY, a new bot built for the March 6, 2023 contest. No real expectations as yet as to success. I just started making robots for combat at the beginning of 2023 and am still learning how to drive.

The basic weapon system is a pair of counter-rotating spinner cones that are meant to catch the opponent and lift it up off of the floor while trying to whittle away at its structures. Or, rotate in the opposite direction to grind away at the exposed components such as tires, plastic guards and such.

Update 8/21/2023: Well I had a great time at the March Norwalk. Had three matches and everyone was kind to me, expect for the competition. Spent a lot of time recovering from each match due to poor engineering of the weapons systems. Thanks to my son who was a great pit crew who help me get back in the box each time. (Now he is building a 3lb bot). But fear not (or maybe you should), Phluffy is coming back with a vengeance and a new weapon system that WILL make sparks. Also brushless all around. Trying to qualify for November. Stay tuned.

{{Bot Stats|bot=Phluffy|class=12lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:Nice Phluffy.jpg|thumb|Development stage]]
[[File:Phluffy002.jpg|thumb|Phluffy relaxing at home before the big fight]]

[[Category:12lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

3Wood

2023-08-21T14:21:20Z

Rvitolins: /* Robot Facts */ Competition updates, text corrections

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

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| Team || Team V
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|Builder||Rob Vitolins
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|Driver||Rob Vitolins
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|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
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|Body Material||6061 Al & plywood
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|Weapon||Drill or saw
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|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
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|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
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So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6061 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

Update 6/2/2023: Working on a comeback after my less than glorious battle at the 5/6 event. As warned, my driving prevented me from beating a robot that was disabled from the start. Will try to get my rank down to double digits the next time.
[[File:Yes it Saws.jpg|thumb|Yes the saw works]]
Update 7/26/2023: Aiming for a return to Norwalk in September. Reconfigured new improved with SAW! This is my best version yet (photos to follow). Actually can disable robots now (see T-Town Beatdown)

Update 8/21/2023: Momentum! Since May, I have placed 2nd in two competitions, losing to Performance Anxiety both times. (Curse you SSP kit!) Still working on my driving looking for a decent effort come the end of September.

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]
[[File:3Wood with saw.jpg|thumb|The new updated 3Wood, ready for sawing action at NHRL Sep 2023]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

3Wood

2023-08-15T20:10:06Z

Rvitolins: Added updated photos of 3Wood

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

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|Driver||Rob Vitolins
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|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
|Body Material||6160 Al & plywood
|-
|Weapon||Drill or saw
|-
|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
|-
|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
|-
|Power||4S Lion
|}
So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6061 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

Update 6/2/2023: Working on a comeback after my less than glorious battle at the 5/6 event. As warned, my driving prevented me from beating a robot that was disabled from the start. Will try to get my rank down to double digits the next time.
[[File:Yes it Saws.jpg|thumb|Yes the saw works]]
Update 7/26/2023: Aiming for a return to Norwalk in September. Reconfigured new improved with SAW! This is my best version yet (photos to follow). Actually can disable robots now (see T-Town Beatdown)

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]
[[File:3Wood with saw.jpg|thumb|The new updated 3Wood, ready for sawing action at NHRL Sep 2023]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

3Wood

2023-08-15T20:05:00Z

Rvitolins: /* Gallery */

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
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| Team || Team V
|-
|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
|Body Material||6160 Al & plywood
|-
|Weapon||Drill or saw
|-
|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
|-
|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
|-
|Power||4S Lion
|}
So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6061 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

Update 6/2/2023: Working on a comeback after my less than glorious battle at the 5/6 event. As warned, my driving prevented me from beating a robot that was disabled from the start. Will try to get my rank down to double digits the next time.

Update 7/26/2023: Aiming for a return to Norwalk in September. Reconfigured new improved with SAW! This is my best version yet (photos to follow). Actually can disable robots now (see T-Town Beatdown)

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]
[[File:3Wood with saw.jpg|thumb|The new updated 3Wood, ready for sawing action at NHRL Sep 2023]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

File:3Wood with saw.jpg

2023-08-15T20:03:10Z

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2023-08-15T20:03:10Z

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3Wood

2023-07-26T16:56:05Z

Rvitolins: Updated status

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

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|-
|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
|Body Material||6160 Al & plywood
|-
|Weapon||Drill or saw
|-
|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
|-
|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
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So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6061 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

Update 6/2/2023: Working on a comeback after my less than glorious battle at the 5/6 event. As warned, my driving prevented me from beating a robot that was disabled from the start. Will try to get my rank down to double digits the next time.

Update 7/26/2023: Aiming for a return to Norwalk in September. Reconfigured new improved with SAW! This is my best version yet (photos to follow). Actually can disable robots now (see T-Town Beatdown)

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

3Wood

2023-06-03T01:39:35Z

Rvitolins: Update status from 5/6 competition

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Team || Team V
|-
|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
|Body Material||6160 Al & plywood
|-
|Weapon||Drill or saw
|-
|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
|-
|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
|-
|Power||4S Lion
|}
So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6061 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

Update 6/2/2023: Working on a comeback after my less than glorious battle at the 5/6 event. As warned, my driving prevented me from beating a robot that was disabled from the start. Will try to get my rank down to double digits the next time.

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

Phluffy

2023-04-26T23:29:25Z

Rvitolins: Added team name

3Wood

2023-04-26T23:28:29Z

Rvitolins: Added Team Name

3Wood

2023-04-26T23:20:02Z

Rvitolins:

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

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|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
|Body Material||6160 Al & plywood
|-
|Weapon||Drill or saw
|-
|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
|-
|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
|-
|Power||4S Lion
|}
So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6160 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

3Wood

2023-04-26T23:19:22Z

Rvitolins: Loaded images and wrote initial narrative

===Robot Facts===
[[File:3Wood-03.jpg|thumb|Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum]]

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[3lb Weight Class|12lb]]
|-
|Body Material||6160 Al & plywood
|-
|Weapon||Drill or saw
|-
|Weapon Drive||Brushless Motor
|-
|Drive||Brushed Gear Motors
|-
|Power||4S Lion
|}
So this is my first combat robot. In spite of a lame name this was built to test some ideas regarding defense against the prevailing styles of offensive weapons. The armor is a single piece of 6160 bar stock .125 x 2.0 hammered into submission and welded to create a monocoque shell that is likely to hold up pretty well. This is actually the second shell I have made, the first was bolted at the front and was too heavy to allow for any cover protection in the weight limit. This robot will have been in 3 competitions by the time it participates in the 5/6 NHRL event. So far the main shortcoming of this bot is my driving. Will be practicing in the meantime.

{{Bot Stats|bot=3Wood|class=3lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:3Wood-02.jpg|thumb|Appearing out of the void]]
[[File:3Wood-04.jpg|thumb|Profile view]]

[[Category:3lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

3Wood

2023-04-26T23:11:01Z

Rvitolins:

3Wood

2023-04-26T23:09:09Z

Rvitolins:

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2023-04-26T23:06:57Z

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2023-04-26T23:06:57Z

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3Wood

2023-04-26T23:03:19Z

Rvitolins: Initial Entry

Phluffy

2023-04-26T22:55:37Z

Rvitolins: Updated link to stats

===Robot Facts===
[[File:EvilPhluffy3.png|thumb|This is Phluffy, thirsty for the blood of lessor robots.]]

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[12lb Weight Class|12lb]]
|-
|Body Material||4130 Chromaloy
|-
|Weapon||Beater Cones
|-
|Weapon Drive||12V gear motor
|-
|Drive||Old Drill Motors
|-
|Power||5S Lion
|}
This is PHLUFFY, a new bot built for the March 6, 2023 contest. No real expectations as yet as to success. I just started making robots for combat at the beginning of 2023 and am still learning how to drive.

The basic weapon system is a pair of counter-rotating spinner cones that are meant to catch the opponent and lift it up off of the floor while trying to whittle away at its structures. Or, rotate in the opposite direction to grind away at the exposed components such as tires, plastic guards and such.

{{Bot Stats|bot=Phluffy|class=12lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:Nice Phluffy.jpg|thumb|Development stage]]
[[File:Phluffy002.jpg|thumb|Phluffy relaxing at home before the big fight]]

[[Category:12lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

Phluffy

2023-04-26T22:53:26Z

Rvitolins: /* Gallery */

===Robot Facts===
[[File:EvilPhluffy3.png|thumb|This is Phluffy, thirsty for the blood of lessor robots.]]

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|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[12lb Weight Class|12lb]]
|-
|Body Material||4130 Chromaloy
|-
|Weapon||Beater Cones
|-
|Weapon Drive||12V gear motor
|-
|Drive||Old Drill Motors
|-
|Power||5S Lion
|}
This is PHLUFFY, a new bot built for the March 6, 2023 contest. No real expectations as yet as to success. I just started making robots for combat at the beginning of 2023 and am still learning how to drive.

The basic weapon system is a pair of counter-rotating spinner cones that are meant to catch the opponent and lift it up off of the floor while trying to whittle away at its structures. Or, rotate in the opposite direction to grind away at the exposed components such as tires, plastic guards and such.

{{Bot Stats|bot=New_Bot|class=12lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
[[File:Nice Phluffy.jpg|thumb|Development stage]]
[[File:Phluffy002.jpg|thumb|Phluffy relaxing at home before the big fight]]

[[Category:12lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

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2023-04-26T22:51:50Z

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2023-04-26T22:51:50Z

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Phluffy

2023-04-26T22:43:39Z

Rvitolins:

===Robot Facts===
[[File:EvilPhluffy3.png|thumb|This is Phluffy, thirsty for the blood of lessor robots.]]

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|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[12lb Weight Class|12lb]]
|-
|Body Material||4130 Chromaloy
|-
|Weapon||Beater Cones
|-
|Weapon Drive||12V gear motor
|-
|Drive||Old Drill Motors
|-
|Power||5S Lion
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This is PHLUFFY, a new bot built for the March 6, 2023 contest. No real expectations as yet as to success. I just started making robots for combat at the beginning of 2023 and am still learning how to drive.

The basic weapon system is a pair of counter-rotating spinner cones that are meant to catch the opponent and lift it up off of the floor while trying to whittle away at its structures. Or, rotate in the opposite direction to grind away at the exposed components such as tires, plastic guards and such.

{{Bot Stats|bot=New_Bot|class=12lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
Images coming soon!

[[Category:12lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

Phluffy

2023-04-26T22:34:18Z

Rvitolins:

Phluffy

2023-04-26T22:33:32Z

Rvitolins: Initial entry

===Robot Facts===
[[File:NHRLScanLines.png|thumb|right|Image coming soon!]]
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|Builder||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Driver||Rob Vitolins
|-
|Weight Class||[[12lb Weight Class|12lb]]
|-
|Body Material||4130 Chromaloy
|-
|Weapon||Beater Cones
|-
|Weapon Drive||Old Drill Motors
|-
|Drive||(TBA)
|-
|Power||5S Lion
|}

{{Bot Stats|bot=New_Bot|class=12lb}}

==Select Fights==
Video links Coming Soon!

==Gallery==
Images coming soon!

[[Category:12lb Bots]]
[[Category:NHRL 2023]]

File:EvilPhluffy3.png

2023-04-26T22:23:15Z

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User:Rvitolins

2023-04-25T03:21:12Z

Rvitolins: Initial entry

So this is how you become an NHRL builder entrant.