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Knex Battlebot - The Destroyer

Knex Battlebot - The Destroyer
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T.H.E D.E.S.T.R.O.Y.E.R

This is a Knex battlebot that is around 1.5ft long and 1ft high.
It is powered by the large silver motor (Terrain Trekker I Think).
The motor powers both the wheels and the blade on the front. On the wheel axis is a small pulley that has a rubber band on that links up to another pulley on the blade axis. Making it power both.

The batteries in my motor are very old so the motor isnt at it's strongest (shown in the video)
Also, there are 5 red cogs at the ack as a counterweight. Without them, the blade becomestoo heavy and it tips over.

The video of it working is here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Battlebot-THE-DESTROYER/

Tell me in a comment if you want me to post.
17 comments
Nov 19, 2011. 5:40 AMdannypalmer2001 says:
may i have the instructions please
Oct 27, 2011. 11:17 AMJesusChrist101 says:
nice
Jul 4, 2010. 5:44 AMNoobyMcNoobCake says:
this one is programmable, AND it has a buzz saw. the programmable bit of the car is not mine and the saw is a kind of improvised version of yours. here is the link to the programable bit. http://www.instructables.com/id/KAP-V-Knex-Programmable-Automated-Vehicle-MK2/
Apr 12, 2011. 7:22 PMmetalchopper says:
how do u get the motor to spin so fast?????????????????????????????????????
Jan 2, 2010. 2:12 PMRandomguy65 says:

You dont need to post this slideshow is enough! PS 5*s!

Dec 21, 2009. 4:51 AMcallumlewin says:
 u certainly need to post this this is the coolest thing i have ever seen but with the stronger blades plz
Sep 20, 2009. 10:33 AMmettaurlover says:
post this thing!
Sep 19, 2009. 5:00 AMsmattman22 says:
sharpen the white rods on the blades
Sep 16, 2009. 1:59 PMShadowman39 says:
Pretty cool, but it doesn't look like it's very strong (especially the blades).
Sep 16, 2009. 1:06 PMDJ Radio says:
The only thing I see wrong is that the arms can snap off. You could make it stronger, since 2 blue rods+1 white, orange, or yellow connector= red rod.
Sep 16, 2009. 12:12 PMBartboy says:
Hmm, I know. Combine this with the programmable automation, and you've got yourself a contest winner.

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Hello. My name is Hiyadudez, also known as Matty. I love building and making things, mostly out of knex, but out of other things too! Be sure to check out my ibles, and subscribe if you like my stuff ...
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