Combat Robotics Basics: Spinner System Design

This video should help anyone looking to build a weaponized combat robot answer the common questions. What size should my weapon be? How about my weapon motor? What tip speed will my spinner have? And much more!

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Helpful Resources!
Spinner Design Companion Blog Post: https://justcuzrobotics.com/blogs/jcr...

4 Step Weapon Calculator (Calculates ideal RPM/KE, makes choosing a hubmotor or motor + belt setup easy, and has a bite calculator as well) https://bit.ly/4StepCalc
Dynamic Weapon Calculator: Uses slider inputs and instant feedback to allow you to see the effects of changing variables all at once! https://bit.ly/DynamicWepCalc
RDY/JCR Tip Speeds Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/RDY_JCR_Speed

Spinner Design Series Videos:
Part 1 Physics and Blade Design Theory    • Combat Robot Spinner Design Tutorial ...  
Part 2 Motors, Pulleys, Real World Examples    • Combat Robot Spinner Design Tutorial ...  
Part 3 CAD flat bars    • Asymmetric Weapon CAD Design in Fusio...  
Part 4 CAD beater bars    • Beater Bar Design + CNC Quoting! Comb...  



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00:00 - Intro
01:44 - 1: Weapon Diameter
02:27 - 2: Tip Speed
04:01 - A Bit About Bite
04:28 - 3: RPM, Voltage and kV
05:25 - "Ideal kV"
06:51 - About kV Options
07:14 - Choosing a Weapon Motor
09:45 - SPONSOR:PCBWay
10:24 - 4B: Belt Drive
11:28 - Benefits of Belts
13:04 - Ratio/Reduction Calculation
15:18 - Rapidfire Belt Drive Tips
18:33 - Step 5 - ESC Sizing
19:52 - Step 6 - Bite and Kinetic Energy
21:00 - Kinetic Energy/MOI
22:59 - Outro