Rick Roller - Revision history

Paxmorningstar at 14:19, 23 September 2025

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Paxmorningstar: Category fix

2025-05-22T21:02:55Z

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RickRoller: minor updates

2025-02-08T04:26:23Z

minor updates

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	'''February 2025'''		'''February 2025'''

	Despite being on the shelf for the past 7 months and having plenty of gear and materials ready to roll with Gh-Astley, the OG is back!…Wait, why? Fine…”never gonna give you up” is a thing but c’mon, let’s move on. But….there’s just something about a first bot.		Despite being on the shelf for the past 7 months and having plenty of gear and materials ready to roll with Gh-Astley, the OG is back!…Wait, why? Fine…”never gonna give you up” is a thing but c’mon, let’s move on. Just when I thought I was out, they (and by "they", I mean our 14 year old builder with no sense of time or money) pulls us back in! But….there’s just something about a first bot.

	At least let’s go in trying some new things. Hello cleated wheels! Ever wonder what it would be like to drive an RC car on a skating rink? Well we’ve got some cleated wheels for you!		At least let’s go in trying some new things. Hello cleated wheels! Ever wonder what it would be like to drive an RC car on a skating rink? Well we’ve got some cleated wheels for you!

	First match was Sting Operation. A great driver who has build quite the trophy collection in the ant field and we faced at another event. Talented driver and touch hammersaw. Remember those wheels? How about skating with just one skate? Yup, one popped off pretty quickly. Good start for the Rick Roller? Nope! Expected start for the Rick Roller? Yep!		First match was Sting Operation. A great driver who has build quite the trophy collection in the ant field and we faced at another event. Talented driver and touch hammersaw. Remember those wheels? How about skating with just one skate? Yup, one popped off pretty quickly. Good start for the Rick Roller? Nope! Expected start for the Rick Roller? Yep! Gh-Astley chillin at home is looking like a pretty epic misfire at this point. Despite a glimmer of hope when Sting Ops got stuck in the floor, it was a well deserved K.O.

	One more match to go. This time Power On! We met Power On at his first NHRL and it’s been cool to watch the development of the bot. This time it was using a borrowed weapon. Surely not from a scary dumpster threat right?…Oh, Impakt?! Cool cool cool. Goal for match 2…try not to lose a ton of gear. Belt tension was a bit too tight and first weapon to weapon hit snapped the shaft on the motor. Day done…let’s watch some matches and focus on March!		One more match to go. This time Power On! We met Power On at his first NHRL and it’s been cool to watch the development of the bot. This time it was using a borrowed weapon. Surely not from a scary dumpster threat right?…Oh, Impakt?! Cool cool cool. Goal for match 2…try not to lose a ton of gear. Belt tension was a bit too tight and first weapon to weapon hit snapped the shaft on the motor. Day done…let’s watch some matches and focus on March! If Rick Roller comes back...and that's a big "If", expect some major redesigns or a little sister handoff...which would be full send chaos!

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RickRoller: /* Robot Facts */

2025-02-03T05:27:24Z

Robot Facts

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	First match-up was the awesome Tron themed SSP bot, MCB (also awesome name for the style and theme!). We were fighting through a couple drive issues but knew if we could lock up, we had the torque to push pretty well. Which was good because our beater probably wouldn't be able to grab into such a low profile bot. Great match with some back and forth. The mini-bots kind of neutralized each other and Rick Roller managed to get some decent pins. At one point during a late pin, some "magic smoke" started to rise from our opponent, perhaps the weight and power of our motors was paying off? The match went the distance and the judges ruled in our favor to advance. But just another amazing competitor in MCB. So nice and really great to compete against and talk to before/after the match. Also another local CT team, so we're sure we'll see them around a lot more...and hope to!		First match-up was the awesome Tron themed SSP bot, MCB (also awesome name for the style and theme!). We were fighting through a couple drive issues but knew if we could lock up, we had the torque to push pretty well. Which was good because our beater probably wouldn't be able to grab into such a low profile bot. Great match with some back and forth. The mini-bots kind of neutralized each other and Rick Roller managed to get some decent pins. At one point during a late pin, some "magic smoke" started to rise from our opponent, perhaps the weight and power of our motors was paying off? The match went the distance and the judges ruled in our favor to advance. But just another amazing competitor in MCB. So nice and really great to compete against and talk to before/after the match. Also another local CT team, so we're sure we'll see them around a lot more...and hope to!

			Gotta catch up on 2024 updates but that was soooooo long ago and it’s not like we’re writing this stuff down as we go, so we’ll watch the videos back and give some updates. Probably some good/some not so good. Lots of fun and lots of learning.

	'''February 2025'''		'''February 2025'''

RickRoller: /* Robot Facts */

2025-02-03T05:24:35Z

Robot Facts

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	First match-up was the awesome Tron themed SSP bot, MCB (also awesome name for the style and theme!). We were fighting through a couple drive issues but knew if we could lock up, we had the torque to push pretty well. Which was good because our beater probably wouldn't be able to grab into such a low profile bot. Great match with some back and forth. The mini-bots kind of neutralized each other and Rick Roller managed to get some decent pins. At one point during a late pin, some "magic smoke" started to rise from our opponent, perhaps the weight and power of our motors was paying off? The match went the distance and the judges ruled in our favor to advance. But just another amazing competitor in MCB. So nice and really great to compete against and talk to before/after the match. Also another local CT team, so we're sure we'll see them around a lot more...and hope to!		First match-up was the awesome Tron themed SSP bot, MCB (also awesome name for the style and theme!). We were fighting through a couple drive issues but knew if we could lock up, we had the torque to push pretty well. Which was good because our beater probably wouldn't be able to grab into such a low profile bot. Great match with some back and forth. The mini-bots kind of neutralized each other and Rick Roller managed to get some decent pins. At one point during a late pin, some "magic smoke" started to rise from our opponent, perhaps the weight and power of our motors was paying off? The match went the distance and the judges ruled in our favor to advance. But just another amazing competitor in MCB. So nice and really great to compete against and talk to before/after the match. Also another local CT team, so we're sure we'll see them around a lot more...and hope to!

			'''February 2025'''

			Despite being on the shelf for the past 7 months and having plenty of gear and materials ready to roll with Gh-Astley, the OG is back!…Wait, why? Fine…”never gonna give you up” is a thing but c’mon, let’s move on. But….there’s just something about a first bot.

			At least let’s go in trying some new things. Hello cleated wheels! Ever wonder what it would be like to drive an RC car on a skating rink? Well we’ve got some cleated wheels for you!

			First match was Sting Operation. A great driver who has build quite the trophy collection in the ant field and we faced at another event. Talented driver and touch hammersaw. Remember those wheels? How about skating with just one skate? Yup, one popped off pretty quickly. Good start for the Rick Roller? Nope! Expected start for the Rick Roller? Yep!

			One more match to go. This time Power On! We met Power On at his first NHRL and it’s been cool to watch the development of the bot. This time it was using a borrowed weapon. Surely not from a scary dumpster threat right?…Oh, Impakt?! Cool cool cool. Goal for match 2…try not to lose a ton of gear. Belt tension was a bit too tight and first weapon to weapon hit snapped the shaft on the motor. Day done…let’s watch some matches and focus on March!

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RickRoller: small edits and updates

2024-08-04T03:26:38Z

small edits and updates

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	Our first effort in Combat Robots. Never soldered anything...ever, ~~prior~~ to ~~this~~ (new skill..woohoo!). Totally ~~unfamiliar~~ ~~with~~ mini switches, we had probably the heaviest ~~toggle~~ power switch in the history of combat robots. After an unlucky draw, a forfeit by our qualifier opponent, we were bumped into the bracket untested. In that first round we went up against the ~~impressive~~ Scrambled Team from NH. A couple hits and our motors severed the ESC wires. Oops! we learned that you need to protect the electronics from those out runners. Despite the KO, it was a great experience and we got to meet an awesome team from Scrambled who offered some very sage advice.		Our first effort in Combat Robots. Never soldered anything...ever! First time picking up a soldering iron, sooooo (new skill..woohoo!). Totally new to mini-switches so that meant we had probably the heaviest power switch (an embarrassingly large toggle from amazon) in the history of combat robots. After an unlucky draw, a forfeit by our qualifier opponent, we were bumped into the bracket untested. In that first round we went up against the more seasoned Scrambled Team from NH. A couple hits and our motors severed the ESC wires. Oops! we learned that you need to protect the electronics from those out spinning runners. Despite the KO, it was a great experience and we got to meet an awesome team from Scrambled who offered some very sage advice.

	'''May 2023:'''		'''May 2023:'''

	Can't stay away. This event we added some 3D printed guards to cover what had been our biggest nemesis to date (our own drive motors).~~..and~~ a fingertech mini switch...Progress! We also printed a PLA inner ~~box to hold everything in the~~ chassis (admittedly not the best material...which will be a factor) and added PLA wheel guards. First qualifier was against Sinister from the talented students of talented teacher, Drew Davis. ~~A couple good hits and our~~ first match against a team with a mini-bot...hmmm maybe there's something to these things (a little foreshadowing here). Our wheel guards, which we called the "one hit wonders" (staying on brand), were immediately ripped off but at least saved a couple direct hits to the wheels. The match went the distance to the judges ~~but~~ didn't go our way. The PLA frame cracked and made some things get pretty loose. Still a good opportunity to really drive the bot, which we hadn't had much of to date.		Can't stay away. This event we added some 3D printed guards to cover what had been our biggest nemesis to date....(our own drive motors). AND a fingertech mini switch...Progress! We also printed a PLA inner chassis (admittedly not the best material...which will be a factor) and added PLA wheel guards. First qualifier was against Sinister from the talented students of talented teacher, Drew Davis. Our first match against a team with a mini-bot...hmmm maybe there's something to these things (a little foreshadowing here). Our wheel guards, which we called the "one hit wonders" (staying on brand), were immediately ripped off but at least saved a couple direct hits to the wheels. The match went the distance but the judges decision didn't go our way. The PLA frame cracked and made some things get pretty loose. Still a good opportunity to really drive the bot, which we hadn't had much of to date.

	During our repair window we had a hub stuck in one of our wheels. Luckily our pit neighbors (and next opponents), Deep Cut, helped with some shop guidance. Much appreciated and it got us both up to speed for the Last Chance match. This may also be the greatest attribute of NHRL, the people. Despite being a competition, everyone is quick to help each other for the good of the show. It's truly an amazing atmosphere. During our match we were able to dislodge a wheel on our opponent and pick up the KO. While this one happened to go our way, the Deep Cut team builds some nice looking and hard hitting bots. We look forward to seeing them some more.		During our repair window we had a hub stuck in one of our wheels. Luckily our pit neighbors (and next opponents), Deep Cut, helped with some shop guidance. Much appreciated and it got us both up to speed for the Last Chance match. This may also be the greatest attribute of NHRL, the people. Despite being a competition, everyone is quick to help each other for the good of the show. It's truly an amazing atmosphere. During our match we were able to dislodge a wheel on our opponent and pick up the KO. While this one happened to go our way, the Deep Cut team builds some nice looking and hard hitting bots. We look forward to seeing them some more.
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	Guess who's back, back again! (never gonna say goodbye, seemed too "on the nose"). Came back with some more minor changes. We switched up the front plate to aluminum and added some TPU wheel guards that just curved around the back of the wheels. Yes, we tried printing with TPU. It wasn't pretty ~~but~~ it also wasn't effective! One wheel guard got caught under our wheel driving to the corner ~~for the start~~...~~not~~ ~~a great start,~~ Since our first opponent was Count Forkula, our Captain made the excellent ~~choice~~ to tape ~~the~~ ~~Fork's natural enemy~~ to our wheel guards~~...plastic~~ spoons. In the end, we probably should have gone with Sporks because this control bot got under us and prevented us from doing much the whole match. Easy judges decision for them and a good rookie bot!		Guess who's back, back again! (c'mon, never gonna say goodbye, seemed too "on the nose"). Came back with some more minor changes. We switched up the front plate to aluminum and added some TPU wheel guards that just curved around the back of the wheels. Yes, we tried printing with TPU. It wasn't pretty and it also wasn't effective! One wheel guard got caught under our own wheel driving to the corner...yikes! Since our first opponent was Count Forkula, our Captain made the excellent decision to tape plastic spoons to our wheel guards since spoons are the Fork's natural enemy. In the end, we probably should have gone with Sporks because this control bot got under us and prevented us from doing much the whole match. Easy judges decision for them and a good rookie bot! Count Forkula is seriously going to be a threat for years to come.

	Last chance match-up was against an absolute top notch Jackrabbit Flex. Got a good early hit on the mini-bot and a couple strong pins. Speed has not been an issue for the Rick Roller but control has been. Thankfully we also learned about Exponential Control after this match and will be able to throttle down in the future. Experience grows. The match went the distance but we suspect our miniswitch screw was not fully turned at the start and came loose. We lost power at the very end of the match, thus failing the drive/weapon test. Nevertheless an honor to share the box with another top competitor and got some valuable advice afterward.		Last chance match-up was against an absolute top notch Jackrabbit Flex. Got a good early hit on the mini-bot and a couple strong pins. Speed has not been an issue for the Rick Roller but control has been. Thankfully we also learned about Exponential Control after this match and will be able to throttle down in the future. Experience grows. The match went the distance but we suspect our miniswitch screw was not fully turned at the start and came loose. We lost power at the very end of the match, thus failing the drive/weapon test. Nevertheless an honor to share the box with another top competitor and got some valuable advice afterward.
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	Next up was Buster! We thought it was an overhead horizontal but it turned out to be a beater. The fork design on the mini worked well in this one. We were able to lock up the mini on Buster and get hooked under their forks with our barb. While not able to push them around with the mini-bot, it hindered their movement while the Rick Roller shuffled to a couple bumps. Ultimately, something must have gotten knocked a little loose and Buster lost mobility for the KO win for Rick Roller...onto the Tourney!		Next up was Buster! We thought it was an overhead horizontal but it turned out to be a beater. The fork design on the mini worked well in this one. We were able to lock up the mini on Buster and get hooked under their forks with our barb. While not able to push them around with the mini-bot, it hindered their movement while the Rick Roller shuffled to a couple bumps. Ultimately, something must have gotten knocked a little loose and Buster lost mobility for the KO win for Rick Roller...onto the Tourney!

			First match-up was the awesome Tron themed SSP bot, MCB (also awesome name for the style and theme!). We were fighting through a couple drive issues but knew if we could lock up, we had the torque to push pretty well. Which was good because our beater probably wouldn't be able to grab into such a low profile bot. Great match with some back and forth. The mini-bots kind of neutralized each other and Rick Roller managed to get some decent pins. At one point during a late pin, some "magic smoke" started to rise from our opponent, perhaps the weight and power of our motors was paying off? The match went the distance and the judges ruled in our favor to advance. But just another amazing competitor in MCB. So nice and really great to compete against and talk to before/after the match. Also another local CT team, so we're sure we'll see them around a lot more...and hope to!

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Luma Robotics at 13:26, 9 July 2024

2024-07-09T13:26:09Z

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RickRoller at 02:26, 30 June 2024

2024-06-30T02:26:47Z

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	Ok, 0-1 so with the new format, we need to win the next 2 to get into the tournament. Let's run around and hurt some bots! Next up is Botterfly, a pretty cool vert that runs a wedge mini. In between matches, we tried some additional mixing, but it looks like this event will be a test of overcoming drive issues. For the kids getting into this sport or anyone really, part of it is figuring out how to overcome issues and adapt! Hey, if our driver can improve with a messed-up drive, maybe it will help when things are fixed. Immediately to start the match, the mini-bots locked each other up and the new design is working well. Steel forks and slightly more pushing power lets us control that interaction. Despite the drive challenges, the Rick Roller was able to get a couple hits and lightly flip Botterfly over. Nothing devastating, but the occasional pop for aggression points. The biggest hit coming on our own mini-bot...yet again....good thing we cut a few extra of those steel forks! Victory for the Rick Roller via Judges Decision!		Ok, 0-1 so with the new format, we need to win the next 2 to get into the tournament. Let's run around and hurt some bots! Next up is Botterfly, a pretty cool vert that runs a wedge mini. In between matches, we tried some additional mixing, but it looks like this event will be a test of overcoming drive issues. For the kids getting into this sport or anyone really, part of it is figuring out how to overcome issues and adapt! Hey, if our driver can improve with a messed-up drive, maybe it will help when things are fixed. Immediately to start the match, the mini-bots locked each other up and the new design is working well. Steel forks and slightly more pushing power lets us control that interaction. Despite the drive challenges, the Rick Roller was able to get a couple hits and lightly flip Botterfly over. Nothing devastating, but the occasional pop for aggression points. The biggest hit coming on our own mini-bot...yet again....good thing we cut a few extra of those steel forks! Victory for the Rick Roller via Judges Decision!

			Next up was Buster! We thought it was an overhead horizontal but it turned out to be a beater. The fork design on the mini worked well in this one. We were able to lock up the mini on Buster and get hooked under their forks with our barb. While not able to push them around with the mini-bot, it hindered their movement while the Rick Roller shuffled to a couple bumps. Ultimately, something must have gotten knocked a little loose and Buster lost mobility for the KO win for Rick Roller...onto the Tourney!

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