06-11-2010, 20:49
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no bag, vex only, final destination
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Rookie Year: 2006
Location: Glastonbury, CT
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Re: Build a robot with a $1000 budget
The Vex controller is just generally really useful to have and the controller is nice / better anyway. So great for quick prototypes!
Anyway here's how I'd do it assuming the cost for attaching the superstructure is negligible:
1 Vex v.5 controller and transmitter combo ($50-$100 on eBay)
1 IFI Kitbot ($190) and some AM Toughbox Nanos ($160 total) with CIMs ($60 total) (you can use the AM kitbot too, I just figure the adjustable wheel positioning might be better)
1 FIRST PDB ($190)
1 120 amp breaker ($30)
Various wire, a pegboard for electronics, other stuff ($50)
total <$800
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