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RobotRobot: Add Discontinued Kits section (reference only, archived links); move Kitbots Saifu and Weta there

2026-10-17T21:27:46Z

Add Discontinued Kits section (reference only, archived links); move Kitbots Saifu and Weta there

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 The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/994716670/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=battle+bot+kit&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&referrer_page_guid=f791a41bbfd.d4724153f9e2cc9c71e2.00&organic_search_click=1 Phantom Antweight Starter Kit]''' antweight kit is an affordable choice.<br />
 The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1620913259/combat-robot-kit-l-antweight-battle?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=battle+bot+kit&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&referrer_page_guid=f791a41bbfd.d4724153f9e2cc9c71e2.00&organic_search_click=1 Phantom Horizontal Spinner Kit]''' Proven and user friendly antweight horizontal spinner kit.<br />
 The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-taserface Taserface]''' kit has a powerful vertical disk and is a good choice for intermediate builders who want a weapon bot.<br />
 The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1153065612/4wd-antweight-combat-robot Synthwave]''' kit is a 4WD dual disk vertical spinner with a lot of style designed for intermediate kit builders.<br />
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 The [https://justcuzrobotics.com/shop/p/ssp-robot-kit SSP Lifter Kit] is a fantastic option for beginners as it has a lifter rather than a dangerous spinner, and at just 2.25 pounds for a base kit, it's easy to upgrade. The CAD files are available for free to make upgrades or print your own spares. It has a durable machined UHMW chassis and AR500 fork and wedge options. <br />
 The '''[https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/d2-combat-robot D2]''' kit features a durable titanium wedge and CNC milled aluminum frame, and has won many events. Some builders don't like this kit because it is so competitive but it takes hours of practice to learn how to drive it well.<br />
 The '''[https://absolutechaosrobotics.bigcartel.com/product/jolt-3lb-combat-robot-kit Jolt! V2]''' kit is an updated 4WD version of the powerful undercutting disk spinner design for intermediate kit builders.<br />
 The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-3lb-beater-bot FingerTech Beater Bundle]''' offers a menu of materials to make a beater bar bot, but leaves it to the builder to cut and shape the materials to make the frame.<br />
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 ==Bigger Robot Kits==
 '''[http://www.battlekits.com/ BattleKits]''' aren't fully functional kits but are drive platforms for larger robots ranging from sixty pound lightweights to two hundred fifty pound Battlebots. You'll need to fashion your own wedge or weapon to make these bots ready for combat.<br />

RobotRobot: Link new pages: Troubleshooting, ESC Firmware, ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup, What Your First Robot Costs

2026-10-17T17:05:33Z

Link new pages: Troubleshooting, ESC Firmware, ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup, What Your First Robot Costs

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	==Robot Combat Kits==		==Robot Combat Kits==
	Many people don't have the fabrication or design experience to make a robot on their own, so starting out with a pre-designed kit is a great way to get into the sport. Check out your local events to see what weight-classes are supported. Make sure you know what is included in your kit; radios, batteries, or battery chargers are often optional items.		Many people don't have the fabrication or design experience to make a robot on their own, so starting out with a pre-designed kit is a great way to get into the sport. Check out your local events to see what weight-classes are supported. Make sure you know what is included in your kit; radios, batteries, or battery chargers are often optional items. For what a kit plus radio, charger and tools adds up to, see '''[[What Your First Robot Costs]]'''.

	[[File:Viper_Kit.png\|thumb\|FingerTech Viper Antweight with Flipper option]]		[[File:Viper_Kit.png\|thumb\|FingerTech Viper Antweight with Flipper option]]

RobotRobot: Fix dead links (Oct 2026 link check): replace moved pages, remove discontinued products and closed stores

2026-10-17T14:38:40Z

Fix dead links (Oct 2026 link check): replace moved pages, remove discontinued products and closed stores

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	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' has all the working parts for an antweight combat robot; build your own chassis to go with this affordable partial kit.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' has all the working parts for an antweight combat robot; build your own chassis to go with this affordable partial kit.<br />
	The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />		The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />
	~~The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />~~		The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-robot FingerTech Viper]''' is a popular starting place. Operate as a wedge, or use the '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter]''', '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner]''', or '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner]''' add-ons which make it a great expandable option for new builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v2 FingerTech Viper]''' is a popular starting place. Operate as a wedge, or use the '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter]''', '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner]''', or '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner]''' add-ons which make it a great expandable option for new builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.botkits.com/products/copy-of-candy-wasp Candy Wasp]''' antweight kit from '''[https://botkits.com BotKits.com]''' isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition.<br />		The '''[https://www.botkits.com/products/copy-of-candy-wasp Candy Wasp]''' antweight kit from '''[https://botkits.com BotKits.com]''' isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />
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	[[File:SSP Promo Pic.jpg\|thumb\|SSP Beetleweight Lifter Kit as seen at NHRL]]		[[File:SSP Promo Pic.jpg\|thumb\|SSP Beetleweight Lifter Kit as seen at NHRL]]
	The [https://justcuzrobotics.com/shop/p/ssp-robot-kit SSP Lifter Kit] is a fantastic option for beginners as it has a lifter rather than a dangerous spinner, and at just 2.25 pounds for a base kit, it's easy to upgrade. The CAD files are available for free to make upgrades or print your own spares. It has a durable machined UHMW chassis and AR500 fork and wedge options. <br />		The [https://justcuzrobotics.com/shop/p/ssp-robot-kit SSP Lifter Kit] is a fantastic option for beginners as it has a lifter rather than a dangerous spinner, and at just 2.25 pounds for a base kit, it's easy to upgrade. The CAD files are available for free to make upgrades or print your own spares. It has a durable machined UHMW chassis and AR500 fork and wedge options. <br />
	~~The '''[https://itgresa.com/product/beetleweight-chassis-kit-black-frost/ Black Frost]''' chassis kit is a great way to start off with a beetleweight robot.<br />~~
	The '''[https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/d2-combat-robot D2]''' kit features a durable titanium wedge and CNC milled aluminum frame, and has won many events. Some builders don't like this kit because it is so competitive but it takes hours of practice to learn how to drive it well.<br />		The '''[https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/d2-combat-robot D2]''' kit features a durable titanium wedge and CNC milled aluminum frame, and has won many events. Some builders don't like this kit because it is so competitive but it takes hours of practice to learn how to drive it well.<br />
	The '''[https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/mw1-combat-robot-chassis-kit MW1]''' kit is basically half a D2 kit, having only drive wheels and a billet aluminum frame, and is intended for advanced builders who want to add their own weapons and who have the facilities to mill the frame to their requirements. <br />
	The '''[https://kitbots.com/shop/ols/products/weta-x-beetleweight Weta]''' drum bot kit is a classic design with protected wheels for more advanced builders who are ready for an active weapon.<br />		The '''[https://kitbots.com/shop/ols/products/weta-x-beetleweight Weta]''' drum bot kit is a classic design with protected wheels for more advanced builders who are ready for an active weapon.<br />
	~~The '''[https://www.endbots.com/products/vector-beetleweight-kit Vector]'''<sup>Link dead 2023-03</sup> kit has a powerful horizontal spinner. This kit and website have been discontinued.<br />~~
	The '''[https://absolutechaosrobotics.bigcartel.com/product/jolt-3lb-combat-robot-kit Jolt! V2]''' kit is an updated 4WD version of the powerful undercutting disk spinner design for intermediate kit builders.<br />		The '''[https://absolutechaosrobotics.bigcartel.com/product/jolt-3lb-combat-robot-kit Jolt! V2]''' kit is an updated 4WD version of the powerful undercutting disk spinner design for intermediate kit builders.<br />
	~~The '''[https://www.owobotics.com/product/donkey-kit Team OgreKill "DONKEY"]''' kit is a solidly built wedge with a powerful brushless drive system.<br />~~
	~~'''[https://www.golapse.xyz/product/smeetle Smeetleweight ]''' is a fun version of the popular bot Smeeeee!<br />~~
	The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-3lb-beater-bot FingerTech Beater Bundle]''' offers a menu of materials to make a beater bar bot, but leaves it to the builder to cut and shape the materials to make the frame.<br />		The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-3lb-beater-bot FingerTech Beater Bundle]''' offers a menu of materials to make a beater bar bot, but leaves it to the builder to cut and shape the materials to make the frame.<br />
	'''[https://repeat-robotics.com/~~buy/pbk~~/ Peter Bar Kit]''' is a highly destructive and successful vertical spinner design, recommended for experienced builders~~.<br />~~		'''[https://repeat-robotics.com/products/peter-bar-robot-kit-bundle-3lb-vertical-spinner Peter Bar Kit]''' is a highly destructive and successful vertical spinner design, recommended for experienced builders.<br />
	~~The pricey '''[https://shop.kiwi.engineering/products/beetleweight-drum-robot-kit-exile Exile]''' kit has a tool steel drum spinner and one-piece billet aluminum frame~~.<br />

	==Bigger Robot Kits==		==Bigger Robot Kits==
	'''[http://www.battlekits.com/ BattleKits]''' aren't fully functional kits but are drive platforms for larger robots ranging from sixty pound lightweights to two hundred fifty pound Battlebots. You'll need to fashion your own wedge or weapon to make these bots ready for combat.<br />		'''[http://www.battlekits.com/ BattleKits]''' aren't fully functional kits but are drive platforms for larger robots ranging from sixty pound lightweights to two hundred fifty pound Battlebots. You'll need to fashion your own wedge or weapon to make these bots ready for combat.<br />

Chklnk: /* 1lb Plastic Ant Kits */ Malice kit -> Malice designs only

2025-06-08T07:26:41Z

1lb Plastic Ant Kits: Malice kit -> Malice designs only

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	Also available is '''[https://palmbeachbots.com/products/plastic-ant-horizontal-undercutter-kit-plastic-poison Plastic Poison]''', a horizontal undercutter spinner bot.<br />		Also available is '''[https://palmbeachbots.com/products/plastic-ant-horizontal-undercutter-kit-plastic-poison Plastic Poison]''', a horizontal undercutter spinner bot.<br />
	The '''Palm Beach [https://palmbeachbots.com/products/plastic-ant-lifter-kit-super-scooper Super Scooper]''' kit lets you build a lifter.<br />		The '''Palm Beach [https://palmbeachbots.com/products/plastic-ant-lifter-kit-super-scooper Super Scooper]''' kit lets you build a lifter.<br />
	Try ~~the~~ '''Team Malice [https://teammalice.com/index.php/scar-plastic-antweight-electronics-kit/ ~~SCAR Kit~~]''' ~~kit offers ant-ready electronics~~. Join the chat community to learn more about the variety of printable bot options being developed.<br />		Try '''Team Malice [https://teammalice.com/index.php/scar-kit-and-spares/scar-plastic-antweight-electronics-kit/ Plastic Antweight Designs]''' for additional DIY designs. Join the chat community to learn more about the variety of printable bot options being developed.<br />

	==3lb Kits==		==3lb Kits==

Satchmo: /* 1lb Kits */ The description read more like an advert than simple listing. I turned down the hype a couple notches

2025-01-13T05:24:19Z

1lb Kits: The description read more like an advert than simple listing. I turned down the hype a couple notches

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	==1lb Kits==		==1lb Kits==
	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' is a ~~durable and powerful tombstone~~ style kit. ~~Great~~ for ~~beginners or anyone~~ looking to upgrade to a ~~more action packed kit for an~~ reasonable price.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' is a simple Tombstone-style kit. A good option for builders looking to upgrade to an active weapon robot at a reasonable price.<br />
	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' has all the working parts for an antweight combat robot; build your own chassis to go with this ~~extremely~~ affordable partial kit.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' has all the working parts for an antweight combat robot; build your own chassis to go with this affordable partial kit.<br />
	The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />		The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />
	The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />		The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />

Satchmo: /* 1lb Kits */ Updated Candy Wasp link

2024-09-09T19:49:45Z

1lb Kits: Updated Candy Wasp link

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	The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />		The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />
	The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v2 FingerTech Viper]''' is a popular starting place. Operate as a wedge, or use the '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter]''', '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner]''', or '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner]''' add-ons which make it a great expandable option for new builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v2 FingerTech Viper]''' is a popular starting place. Operate as a wedge, or use the '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter]''', '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner]''', or '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner]''' add-ons which make it a great expandable option for new builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.botkits.com/~~collections~~/~~combat~~-~~robot-kits/products/candy_wasp~~-~~kit~~-~~package~~ Candy Wasp]''' antweight kit from '''[https://botkits.com BotKits.com]''' isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition.<br />		The '''[https://www.botkits.com/products/copy-of-candy-wasp Candy Wasp]''' antweight kit from '''[https://botkits.com BotKits.com]''' isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy]''' kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy]''' kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders.<br />

Chklnk: Adjust Turnabot, FT, and CRK descriptions

2023-12-09T05:16:14Z

Adjust Turnabot, FT, and CRK descriptions

CombatRobotGuy2212: /* 1lb Kits */

2023-11-29T18:00:31Z

1lb Kits

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	==1lb Kits==		==1lb Kits==
	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' Durable and powerful tombstone style kit. Great for beginners or anyone looking to upgrade to a more action packed kit for an reasonable price.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' Durable and powerful tombstone style kit. Great for beginners or anyone looking to upgrade to a more action packed kit for an reasonable price.<br />
	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit]''' Provides all the parts for an antweight combat robot and extremely affordable. Great kit if you're looking to learn how to build a battlebot.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' Provides all the parts for an antweight combat robot and extremely affordable. Great kit if you're looking to learn how to build a battlebot.<br />
	The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />		The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />
	The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />		The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />

CombatRobotGuy2212: /* 1lb Kits */

2023-11-29T17:59:28Z

1lb Kits

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	==1lb Kits==		==1lb Kits==
			The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' Durable and powerful tombstone style kit. Great for beginners or anyone looking to upgrade to a more action packed kit for an reasonable price.<br />
			The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit]''' Provides all the parts for an antweight combat robot and extremely affordable. Great kit if you're looking to learn how to build a battlebot.<br />
	The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />		The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />
	The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />		The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />
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	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy]''' kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy]''' kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/~~753628264~~/combat-robot~~-battlebot~~-starter-kit Phantom ~~Robot~~]''' antweight kit is an affordable choice.<br />		The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/994716670/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=battle+bot+kit&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&frs=1&referrer_page_guid=f791a41bbfd.d4724153f9e2cc9c71e2.00&organic_search_click=1 Phantom Antweight Starter Kit]''' antweight kit is an affordable choice.<br />
			The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1620913259/combat-robot-kit-l-antweight-battle?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=battle+bot+kit&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&frs=1&referrer_page_guid=f791a41bbfd.d4724153f9e2cc9c71e2.00&organic_search_click=1 Phantom Horizontal Spinner Kit]''' Proven and user friendly antweight horizontal spinner kit.<br />
	The '''[https://kitbots.com/shop/ols/products/saifu-antweight-robot-chassis-and-drum Saifu]''' drum bot kit is for more advanced builders and has won many events. This is a great choice for builders who want a kit robot with a powerful weapon.<br />		The '''[https://kitbots.com/shop/ols/products/saifu-antweight-robot-chassis-and-drum Saifu]''' drum bot kit is for more advanced builders and has won many events. This is a great choice for builders who want a kit robot with a powerful weapon.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-taserface Taserface]''' kit has a powerful vertical disk and is a good choice for intermediate builders who want a weapon bot.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-taserface Taserface]''' kit has a powerful vertical disk and is a good choice for intermediate builders who want a weapon bot.<br />

Satchmo: Saifu link changed

2023-10-01T21:30:15Z

Saifu link changed

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	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy]''' kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-lobotomy Lobotomy]''' kit has an effective undercutter but is for intermediate builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/753628264/combat-robot-battlebot-starter-kit Phantom Robot]''' antweight kit is an affordable choice.<br />		The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/753628264/combat-robot-battlebot-starter-kit Phantom Robot]''' antweight kit is an affordable choice.<br />
	The '''[https://kitbots.com/~~product.sc?productId=26&categoryId=1~~ Saifu]''' drum bot kit is for more advanced builders and has won many events. This is a great choice for builders who want a kit robot with a powerful weapon.<br />		The '''[https://kitbots.com/shop/ols/products/saifu-antweight-robot-chassis-and-drum Saifu]''' drum bot kit is for more advanced builders and has won many events. This is a great choice for builders who want a kit robot with a powerful weapon.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-taserface Taserface]''' kit has a powerful vertical disk and is a good choice for intermediate builders who want a weapon bot.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-taserface Taserface]''' kit has a powerful vertical disk and is a good choice for intermediate builders who want a weapon bot.<br />
	The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1153065612/4wd-antweight-combat-robot Synthwave]''' kit is a 4WD dual disk vertical spinner with a lot of style designed for intermediate kit builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1153065612/4wd-antweight-combat-robot Synthwave]''' kit is a 4WD dual disk vertical spinner with a lot of style designed for intermediate kit builders.<br />

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	Many people don't have the fabrication or design experience to make a robot on their own, so starting out with a pre-designed kit is a great way to get into the sport. Check out your local events to see what weight-classes are supported. Make sure you know what is included in your kit; radios, batteries, or battery chargers are often optional items.		Many people don't have the fabrication or design experience to make a robot on their own, so starting out with a pre-designed kit is a great way to get into the sport. Check out your local events to see what weight-classes are supported. Make sure you know what is included in your kit; radios, batteries, or battery chargers are often optional items.

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	==150g Kits==		==150g Kits==
	The '''[https://shop.bristolbotbuilders.com/product/antkit/ Bristol Bot Builders]''' kit has the parts you'll need to get started but you'll need to make your own chassis.<br />		The '''[https://shop.bristolbotbuilders.com/product/antkit/ Bristol Bot Builders]''' kit has the parts you'll need to get started but you'll need to make your own chassis.<br />
	'''[https://nutsandbots.co.uk/product-category/robots/ Nuts and Bots 150g kits]''' come in three flavors, a wedge, a flipper and a grabber. These kits are underweight giving you room to add armor or to customize them.<br />		'''[https://nutsandbots.co.uk/product-category/robots/ Nuts and Bots 150g kits]''' come in three flavors, a wedge, a flipper and a grabber. These kits are underweight giving you room to add armor or to customize them.<br />
	'''[https://turnabot.com/ Turnabot]''' has several 3D printed non-destructive robots with lifters and grabbers. The kits come as parts that you can put together yourself or ~~for a little more money,~~ fully assembled. '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=slipper Slipper]''', a Lifter. '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=squeezy Squeezy]''', a Horizontal Grabber. '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=santis Santis]''' ~~a Vertical Lifter-Grabber.~~ '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=slammer Slammer]'''~~, a Vertical~~ Lifter~~-Grabber~~.<br />		'''[https://turnabot.com/ Turnabot]''' has several 3D printed non-destructive robots with lifters and grabbers. The kits come as parts that you can put together yourself, or fully assembled at extra cost. '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=slipper Slipper]''', a Lifter. '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=squeezy Squeezy]''', a Horizontal Grabber. '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=santis Santis]''' and '''[https://turnabot.com/?product=slammer Slammer]''' are Lifter/grabber bots with carry and suplex attacks.<br />

	==1lb Kits==		==1lb Kits==
	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' ~~Durable~~ and powerful tombstone style kit. Great for beginners or anyone looking to upgrade to a more action packed kit for an reasonable price.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-horizontal-spinner-combat-robot-kit-l-battle-bot-kit Antweight Horizontal Spinner Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' is a durable and powerful tombstone style kit. Great for beginners or anyone looking to upgrade to a more action packed kit for an reasonable price.<br />
	The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' ~~Provides~~ all the parts for an antweight combat robot ~~and~~ extremely affordable~~. Great~~ kit ~~if you're looking to learn how to build a battlebot~~.<br />		The '''[https://www.combatrobotkits.com/product-page/antweight-combat-robot-starter-kit-l-build-your-own-battle-robot-kit Antweight Starter Kit by Combat Robot Kits]''' has all the working parts for an antweight combat robot; build your own chassis to go with this extremely affordable partial kit.<br />
	The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />		The '''[https://radrobotkits.com/rad-robot-store/p/baby-nautiloid-kit Baby Nautiloid]''' is a 2 wheel drive vertical spinner kit.<br />
	The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />		The '''[https://www.betzbotz.com/shop/p/betz-botz-ne26-1lb-antweight-combat-robot-kit Betz Botz NE2.7]''' is durable wedge robot.<br />
	The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v2 FingerTech Viper]''' is a popular starting place. ~~The Viper kit has~~ '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter]''' ~~and both~~ '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner]''' ~~and~~ '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner]''' add-ons which make it a great expandable option for new builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v2 FingerTech Viper]''' is a popular starting place. Operate as a wedge, or use the '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-lifter-addon lifter]''', '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-v-spinner-addon vertical spinner]''', or '''[https://www.fingertechrobotics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ft-viper-h-spinner-addon horizontal spinner]''' add-ons which make it a great expandable option for new builders.<br />
	The '''[https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/candy_wasp-kit-package Candy Wasp]''' antweight kit from '''[https://botkits.com BotKits.com]''' isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition.<br />		The '''[https://www.botkits.com/collections/combat-robot-kits/products/candy_wasp-kit-package Candy Wasp]''' antweight kit from '''[https://botkits.com BotKits.com]''' isn't as flexible as the viper kit but it is super durable and more likely to survive a competition.<br />
	The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />		The '''[https://www.battlerobotkit.com/product-page/battle-robot-kit-hellraiser Hellraiser]''' is a well built drum kit but is for more intermediate builders.<br />