Ipswich Robotics Sports Group
Build and Battle Robots
Resources
New to Building Fighting Robots?
Not sure where to start or where to buy parts?
We've gathered together useful websites, suppliers, tutorials and YouTube channels to help you get started.
Whether you're building your first 150g Antweight or tackling something bigger, there's plenty to learn and explore.
These resources are suggestions from fellow robot builders. Always check that parts and designs meet the rules for your weight class.
Australian Suppliers
Jaycar Electronics – Tools, electronics, wire and components Wheels N20 gear motors
Bot Bitz (Australia) – Antweight robot parts and components
Core Electronics (Australia) – Electronics, Pololu wheels, N20 gear motors and components
Little Bird Electronics (Australia) – Electronics, Pololu wheels and N20 gear motors
Overseas Suppliers
Bristol Bot Builders (UK) – Antweight robot parts and kits
HobbyKing – Radio controllers, servos, batteries, tools and hardware
Nuts and Bolts (UK) – Gear motors, wheels and robot kits
Monsoon Robotics (UK) – Robot combat parts and weapon bars
Hardware
Bunnings (Australia) – Tools, hardware and building materials
Scrooz Fasteners (Australia) – Screws, nuts, bolts and fastening hardware
The Fastener Factory (Australia) – Nuts, bolts, screws and fastening hardware
Other Useful RC Stores
Hobbyrama (Australia) – RC equipment, radio transmitters, batteries and hobby supplies
Hobbyone (Australia) – RC radios, batteries, chargers and hobby supplies
3D Printing and Cad Resources
Autodesk Fusion 360 – Design Software (Free for personal use)
Kingdom 3D (Australia) – 3D printing filament, PLA, PLA+ and ABS
Thingiverse – Free downloadable 3D printing designs and models
Extra Resources
Bristol Bot Builders (UK) – Robot building guides, tutorials and helpful advice for beginners
Flysky FS-i6 – Radio transmitter setup and programming guide for combat robots
Combat Robotics NZ – Robot combat information, building advice and resources
Robot Building Guides & Tutorials
RioBotz (Brazil) – An excellent resource for combat robot design, including a free downloadable robot-building book and detailed tutorials.
http://www.riobotz.com/en/tutorial/
FingerTech Robotics (Canada) – A great resource for Antweight robot parts, building guides, designs and ideas. Remember that Canadian Antweight robots have different weight limits from our Australian 150g class.
http://www.fingertechrobotics.com
Robowars Australia – An Australian robot combat community with archived discussions, building advice and tutorials from experienced robot builders.
Dale's Homemade Robots – A collection of homemade robot projects, experiments and ideas for builders who enjoy designing and making things themselves.
Youtube Channels and Vidoe Tutorials
TheMjRobots – Videos featuring combat robots, robot building, competitions and projects from our own robotics community.
www.youtube.com/user/TheMjRobots
Ipswich Robotics Sports Group
Ipswich Robotics Sports Group – YouTube
Broken Link Robotics – An excellent YouTube channel following the design, building, testing and development of combat robots. Great inspiration and practical information for robot builders.
Robowars Australia – Videos of Australian robot combat competitions, featuring fighting robots, battles and the builders behind them.
https://www.youtube.com/@RobowarsAustralia
Maker's Muse – An Australian YouTube channel featuring 3D printing, CAD design, tutorials and creative projects. Great for learning how to design and make your own robot parts.
https://www.youtube.com/@MakersMuse
BattleBots – Watch incredible robot battles and learn from the builders behind the machines. Many teams share their designs, building techniques and experiences, making this a fantastic source of inspiration.
Robot Wars UK – Watch British robot combat competitions and discover the incredible machines and creative designs built by teams over the years. Great inspiration for fighting robot builders.
https://www.youtube.com/@robotwarsofficial
Tubalcain (MrPete222) – Excellent practical tutorials covering metalworking, lathes, milling machines and workshop techniques. A great resource for learning skills used in building fighting robots.
Tubalcain – MrPete222 on YouTube
This Old Tony – Entertaining and informative tutorials covering machining, metalworking, lathes, milling and creative workshop projects. Excellent for learning practical skills useful in robot building.
https://www.youtube.com/@ThisOldTony
Components and Parts
eBay – A useful place to find motors, wheels, electronic components, connectors and other robot-building parts. Check seller reviews, specifications and delivery times before ordering.
Robot Marketplace (USA) – A specialist supplier of motors, wheels, speed controllers and other components for combat robots. Check shipping costs and availability when ordering from Australia.
https://www.robotmarketplace.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
BaneBots (USA) – Supplier of motors, gearboxes, wheels and mechanical components useful for building combat robots. Check availability and international shipping costs before ordering.
Motion Dynamics (Australia) – Supplier of electric motors, gearboxes, wheels and mechanical components useful for robotics projects. A handy Australian source for robot builders.
https://www.motiondynamics.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
AliExpress – An online marketplace for inexpensive motors, electronic components, connectors, wheels and other robot-building parts. Check specifications, seller ratings and delivery times carefully before ordering.
Calculators and Tool Guides
Tip Speed Calculator – Bristol Bot Builders
A useful online calculator for working out spinning weapon tip speeds. Helps builders check their designs against competition speed limits.