3Wood

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Robot Facts

Just your average 3lb combat robot made of hammered aluminum
Team Team V
Builder Rob Vitolins
Driver Rob Vitolins
Weight Class 3lb
Body Material 6061 Al & plywood
Weapon Drill or saw
Weapon Drive Brushless Motor
Drive Brushed Gear Motors
Power 4S Lipo

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.

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.










Statistics

Info

  • Rank: #471 in 3lb.
  • Last 5 fights: LWL
  • Current streak: L1 (0 KOs/KO'd)
  • Longest winning streak: 1 (1 KOs)
  • Longest losing streak: 1 (0 KO'd)
  • Avg fight time (seconds): 124.7

Record

Year Events Fights W L % KOs KO'd
2018-19
2020
2021
2022
2023 2 3 1 2 0.333 1 0
2024
All-Time 2 3 1 2 0.333 1 0


Events

Date Fought as Reached Place Fights W L KOs KO'd
May 6, 2023 3Wood Round 1 1 0 1 0 0
September 30, 2023 3Wood Bracket Round 1 2 1 1 1 0


Opponents

Opponent Fights W L KOs KO'd Last Meeting
Plan Z 1 1 0 1 0 September 30, 2023
Drumblbee 1 0 1 0 0 September 30, 2023
Bolt 1 0 1 0 0 May 6, 2023

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Full Fight History

Date Opponent Round Result By Points Fight Length (s) Video
May 6, 2023 JAAM Rival Win Forfeit 0.00
May 6, 2023 Bolt Round 1 Loss Judges Decision -1.00 180 https://youtu.be/js1sY7qCOfE?t=7489
September 30, 2023 Plan Z Qualifier Round 1 Win KO 1.11 14 https://youtu.be/Il7qrVYZd5U?si=Sgh7lr39KLBApxem&t=8771
September 30, 2023 Drumblbee Bracket Round 1 Loss Judges Decision -1.13 180 https://youtu.be/Il7qrVYZd5U?si=cqWKHyFG0MchBE7w&t=27866

* Forfeits before the 2024 season are not counted in a bot's W-L record. Forfeits from 2024 and on are counted in a bot's W-L record.

For more information on how points are calculated for rankings, click here.

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Video links Coming Soon!

Gallery

Appearing out of the void
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The new updated 3Wood, ready for sawing action at NHRL Sep 2023