This is the hub for buying parts for BEEES Robot Wars. Use this event to find links to the two sub-stores and information about parts. We have arranged it this way in order to simplify the process of buying parts. Below is some information on parts, please read the entire description to this event before buying any parts.
Parts WILL go out of stock. We expect to have to purchase new stock. If you want to buy a part that is currently listed as not in stock, please contact the committee. Parts may currently be tied up in kits, which we can break apart. Parts may already be on order or we may need to be informed that we need to buy new parts.
Typical robots include 2 wheels, 2 drive motors, 2 motor mounts, a dual ESC, a transmitter, a receiver and a NiMH. You may choose to purchase additional items from BEEES such as a servo, high powered servo or a LiPo set.
You may choose to buy any part externally except for LiPos, all LiPos must be loaned from BEEES. Parts typically bought externally include a joint ESC + receiver combo (Malenki), individual rather than dual ESCs, servos, drive motors, brushless motors, brushless ESCs, weapons, wheels. We do not sell brushless motors, these are motors suitable for powering spinners, they require their own ESC. We suggest you visit Bristol Bot Builders (https://shop.bristolbotbuilders.com/product-category/antweight/) for any external parts, use code "Brisuni" for a discount.
Spinners: We do not sell the parts required for spinner robots but Bristol Bot Builders does. We suggest you buy a Malenki (joint ESC + receiver) to save weight so that you can fit a brushless motor, brushless ESC and weapon. LiPo info: Due to safety requirements within the university we require all LiPos used at BEEES events to be loaned from us, no other LiPos can be used.
The MVB Tech Hub offers a LiPo charging service, we recommend this. If you wish to charge a LiPo yourself, please purchase a charger externally and use a LiPo safety bag (available to loan).
BEEES LiPos: LiPos loaned from BEEES must be used as a pair with a BEEES LiPo circuit board and in a BEEES LiPo pair case and near a LiPo safety bag. These items are sold as a kit as well as separately.
Please organise collection of LiPos by emailing the Tech Hub at jordan.taylor@bristol.ac.uk, k.almallak@bristol.ac.uk or engf-tech-hub@bristol.ac.uk. You will need to complete a LiPo induction: https://www.ole.bris.ac.uk/ultra/organizations/_238502_1/cl/outline and bring with your LiPo safety kit (circuit, case, bag)
Items may be collected during one of the Wednesday build sessions, shown below.
Some items are listed as loans. these items can be returned for a full refund after the event once they have been tested. This is to reduce the cost of building a robot. Loaned items may simply be kept, voiding the refund.
List of all parts: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/beees-robot-wars-store-all-parts
Kits for robots: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/beees-robot-wars-store-kits
Here is a list of parts that may be purchased for different robots:
Lifter/Grabber: cost £23.30 + £41.00 loan
- NiMH battery - Hump shape LOAN
- N20 Gearmotor x2
- Safety Switch
- Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) v1
- Wheel (small) x2
- Servo motor
- N10/N20 motor mount x2
- Transmitter LOAN
- Receiver LOAN
LiPos for already built spinner: £12.90 loan
- LiPo battery LOAN x2
- LiPo safety circuit LOAN
- LiPo safety case LOAN
- LiPo charging bag LOAN
Spinner robot from scratch:
- LiPo battery LOAN x2
- LiPo safety circuit LOAN
- LiPo safety case LOAN
- LiPo charging bag LOAN
- Wheel (small) x2
- N20 Gearmotor x2
- N10/20 motor mount x2
- Safety switch
- EXTERNAL Malenki
- EXTERNAL Brushless motor
- EXTERNAL Brushless ESC
- FS-i6 Transmitter LOAN
Please make sure to sign up to attend the event using this link: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/beees-robot-wars-4710
If you wish to compete, please fill in this form: https://forms.office.com/e/7EnxUrQugU
If you have any questions, please ask us on our discord: https://discord.gg/tbpX969zVk
Or, you can visit us at one of our Wednesday robot building workshops:
- 07/02/2024: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/robot-wars-drop-in-building-workshop-7d2a
- 14/02/2024: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/robot-wars-drop-in-building-workshop-bdfd
- 21/02/2024: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/robot-wars-drop-in-building-workshop-e168
- 06/03/2024: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/robot-wars-drop-in-building-workshop-3cb3
- 13/03/2024: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/beees-bristol-electrical-electronic-engineering-society-921a/events/robot-wars-drop-in-building-workshop-aca2
Venue/Timing
Venue : Queens Building, M.039
Type: Alcohol Free Events, Workshops
Start Date: Monday 05-02-2024 - 00:00
End date: Saturday 16-03-2024 - 00:00
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- The entire event has been cancelled by the promoter or Bristol SU. In this instance, refunds are available to everyone who has purchased a ticket in advance.
- The main performing artiste has cancelled or the event altered for reasons beyond our control, but the event has still taken place. Again, refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and where authorised.
- The event has sold out, and there are people waiting for extra tickets. In this instance refunds may be given, and the tickets then resold to people on the waiting list once the re-sale cash has been received.
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