Chopsicle

Chopsicle is a 3lb hammer saw robot.

The first iteration was built in less than 48 hours prior to the November 2020 event. It features an overhead weapon, controlled by a standard size servo. The body is almost entirely 0.375" thick HDPE, cut with CNC. The wheel guards are printed TPU. Weapon pulleys are printed nylon and use 1/8" round belts.

Chopsicle has fast drive and a dangerous weapon, but the first iteration was unable to self-right leaving it frequently vulnerable. It won it's first fight in dominating fashion, defeating PGF by tap-out after sawing two holes in the nylon lid, ripping out the wiring. In it's next two fights, Chopsicle was knocked upside down repeatedly and lost by tap-out and judges decision.

Chopsicle will return to Norwalk for the 2021 season with significant improvements.

All CAD files for Chopsicle V1 can be found on grabcad: https://grabcad.com/library/beetleweight-hammer-saw-chopsicle-1

Robot Facts

Chopsicle

Driver	Andrew Kazmer
Weight Class	3lb
Body Material	HDPE
Weapon	Overheard Spinner
Weapon Drive	NTM Propdrive 2830 1000kv
Drive	25mm Brushed Motors, 1.875" Banebots Wheels
Power	4S 450mah LiPo

Tournament Results

2020

NHRL January	Did Not Compete
NHRL July 1	Did Not Compete
NHRL July 2	Did Not Compete
NHRL September	Did Not Compete
NHRL November	1 Win - 2 Losses

Combat History

Chopsicle vs PGF

Chopsicle vs Disappointment