FAQ - LEGO ROBOT WARS

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does LRW cost?

Too much. I've spent a few hundred and am set to spend more. Don't let this put you off - remember that I wanted to make a big competition to get YOU to build your own Lego battlebot and eventually start a tournament where YOU can participate.

2. How much does it cost to make a Robot/Battlebot?

Depends - on how big and brutal you want your robot to be. Click here for a rough price guide.

3. How do I make an arena like yours?

My friend Chris did the hard work - he had a reuter and cut all the panels (bought from B&Q) to size. A few screws keep the walls together. Undearneath are three supports (in turn supported by a few books, ideally use more wood) and hey presto! My arena cost £60 however labour was free - thanks Chris!

4. Can I name a robot?

When I can't think of names for new robots I'll post a video on youtube specifically asking for suggestions. Look out for this! The comments section under the video will be the ONLY place I'll consider names.

5. Can I ask you a question?

Of course! Ask away... but please check this page and the news blog because I've probably already answered it in detail!

6. When will the next series/episode be uploaded?

See the news blog for details on when a series might be starting. I can never garantee a date, but I can hint towards one. Once a series has started I usually post one episode per week butdon't hold me to that! I have other commitments I must adhere to, sometimes I even work (yes, really!) so if I do miss an upload date or take ages to upload just... be patient please.

7. Can you upgrade the arena with a floor-flipper or dropzone?

LRW already contains a high risk to expensive parts as it is. To add either of these devices would just be insane because I don't have limitless funds. I do want to add arena features but these two are just not practical and econimical. Sorry.

8. When will you upgrade the arena? e.g. make it bigger/add hazards

When I get some money and someone to build it. I want to make the arena bigger and to have at least a raising/lowering pit.

9. Can you include House Robots?

The only way I can think of doing this would be to use NXTs to program and automated machine however a set of this costs in excess of £200 so again, when I win the lottery you'll definitly see one or two of these! As for no, nope, not a chance!