Crossfire — From Broken Robot to Breaking Robots
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A veteran of televised robotic combat, the heavyweight robot “Edgehog” was still on frontline service when it entered the 2008 UK live event season. Page 28
Keeping Your Stuff Together
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Since screws were invented over 2,000 years ago, mankind has struggled to keep them from coming undone. In the past 100 years, many advances have been made, yet screws still loosen and no single solution works universally. Page 30
FingerTech Robotics’ Spark Motor Series
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FingerTech Robotics (http://www.fingertechrobotics.com) has a new line of motors. Page 33
How Not to Die. I Mean, Build a Test Box
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You’ve just finished putting the finishing touches on your new insect class combat robot. You’ve spent the last three hours tirelessly wiring, soldering, grinding, tapping, cutting, and wrenching on your bot. Page 33
Combat Zone’s Greatest Hits
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This month, CZ is experimenting with a new feature. We all know that creating bots is a fulfilling mental exercise, building them is satisfying craftsmanship, and going to events is great for bonding with your buds. But let’s face it — it’s about the destruction! Page 35