Viper Kit – base – 9V
$158.50
Combat Robotics is a great sport for kids or grown-ups. If you’re a parent, interested in getting your children involved in STEM, nothing could be better than Combat Robotics as a start. If you find your children watching BattleBots on TV, they’ll love learning to build and fight their very own combat robot.
List of worldwide Robot Combat Events. In the Atlanta Area, combat robotics events occur under the auspices of Robot Battles twice a year, once at MomoCon (Memorial Day weekend) and once at DragonCon (Labor Day Weekend). ItGresa fields teams at both conventions every year, and we are always looking to add fighters to our teams.
The Fingertech Viper Combat Robotics Kit is the base bot kit that allows you to get started in combat robotics. The base kit assumes that you already have a receiver, transmitter, and lipoly battery charger from another radio-controlled device.
KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, OR BATTERY CHARGER. THESE ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE THE BOT RUN. IF YOU DON’T ALREADY HAVE THESE ITEMS, CHOOSE ONE OF OUR BUNDLES.
- Everything you need Bundle: Bot Kit with Transmitter, Receiver, and Battery Charger
- Got a LiPo charger and battery already? Get the Transmitter Bundle:
Bot kit with Transmitter and Receiver - Got a transmitter and receiver? Get our Battery Bundle: Bot kit with battery charger
- Want to pick all your options individually? Get our Design-you-own Bot Bundle! Design your own bot kit.
- Ready to get into full combat? This is the best bundle! Full weaponized horizontal spinner kit.
The base Viper kit includes:
- A custom-formed 6061-T6 Aluminum chassis, which has plenty of strength and space for additional components and upgrades.
- Two FingerTech “Silver Spark” 22.2:1 ratio gearmotors with 2.25″ Snap Wheels and Snap Hubs provide both speed and pushing power.
- Two FingerTech “tinyESC” speed controllers translate the radio receiver commands into motor movement and provide 5V power to the radio.
- Polycarbonate combat armor that protects the bot and keeps the components safe.
The Viper Combat Robotics kit is fully intended to be sawed, drilled, modified, and upgraded. Recommended for ages 10+ (6+ with a parent).
Its base weight is only 313grams (11.0oz) leaving:
• 141grams (4.97oz) for additional parts if entering the Antweight (1lb) weight class
• 1049g (37.0oz) if entering the Beetleweight (3lb) weight class. (The Viper is mainly run in the Antweight 1lb class)
If you do not have your own radio transmitter and receiver, you will need to order the bundle or order a T6A transmitter and TR6A receiver and a battery charger separately.
$158.50
2 in stock (can be backordered)
Product Documents
Drawings - PDF
Drawings - CAD
Instructions
Specifications
ItGresa Robotics: Viper Combat Robot Kit.
Dimensions:
- Body Width: 16.5cm (6.5in)
- Length: 14cm (5.5in)
- Body Height: 3cm (1.18in)
- Weight: 313grams (11.04oz)
Note that the Antweight weight limit is 1 lb, 16oz. The Viper Combat bot kit allows almost 5 additional ounces for weapons and armor to be added.
Combat Robotics Kit Includes:
| Chassis: | 15gauge (1.45mm / 0.057in) 6061-T6 alloy Aluminum stamped and formed baseplate (pic). Has mounting holes for motors, armor, and add-on kits. |
| Motors: | 2x 22.2:1 Silver Spark Gearmotors |
| Motor Controllers: | 2x tinyESCs translate the radio commands into motor movement and power the receiver. |
| Wheels: | 2x 2.25×0.75″ Snap Wheels are soft and grippy. A direct hit will be absorbed and won’t destroy your motors! Includes 3mm x 0.75″ Snap Hubs. |
| Battery: | Connectors for standard 9V batteries |
| Power Switch: | A Switch/charge jack that you unplug to turn on. Comes pre-soldered with a female JST connector and includes a pair of Mini Terminal Blocks for making wiring connections. The plug has a male JST end should you wish to upgrade to a rechargeable Lipoly battery. Note: if you want a rechargeable Lipoly bot, select our Lipoly version or buy our version with a Lipoly and a Lipoly charger. Kit includes a 9V battery connector. |
| Armor: | 3mm (0.118in) thick front wedge and 1.5mm (0.059in) top armor made of high-strength polycarbonate |
| Screws: | Four 2-56×0.125″ screws for mounting the motors. Ten 6-32×0.25″ screws for fastening armor. 0.05″ and 5/64″ hex wrenches included for tightening screws and setscrews. |
| Instructions: | Detailed instructions with many pictures and tips for getting more from your robot will also be provided for reference and maintenance. |
THE VIPER COMBAT ROBOT KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSMITTER, RECEIVER, OR BATTERY CHARGER. THESE ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE THE BOT RUN. IF YOU DON’T ALREADY HAVE THESE ITEMS, CHOOSE ONE OF OUR BUNDLES BELOW.
- Everything you need: Bot Kit with Transmitter, Receiver, and Battery Charger
- Got a LiPo charger and battery already? Get this:
Bot kit with Transmitter and Receiver - Got a transmitter and receiver? Get this: Bot kit with battery charger
- Pick all your options individually: Design-you-own Bot
- Ready to get into full combat? This is the best bundle! Full weaponized horizontal spinner kit.
Events for fighting your bot:
- List of worldwide Robot Combat Events.
- In the Atlanta Area, combat robotics events occur under the auspices of Robot Battles twice a year, once at MomoCon (Memorial Day weekend) and once at DragonCon (Labor Day Weekend).
- ItGresa fields teams at both conventions every year, and we are always looking to add fighters to our teams.
