BASIC ANTWEIGHT STARTER PACKAGE
So you want to build an antweight robot but don't know where to begin. This is a great, inexpensive way to get almost everything you need for your first 1 pound robot! This package is intended to get you jump-started, saving you the time (and money) involved in hunting around for all the right parts before even starting to build. Please note, this is NOT a "kit", it does not all come in one box with instructions, it is a package deal for most of the parts you will need to start on your first Antweight.

These parts are selected to work well for a two-wheel-drive, 1 pound robot. With this complete package, you will have all the main components ready to go*. Simply hook everything together on your own platform or chassis, and you'll be driving your bot around soon! You should have enough weight left over to add some good armor, frame and a weapon.

For a basic antweight, all you'll need to provide on your own, beyond this package, are the following items (all of which you could pick up at your local hardware store and electronics store):

- A baseplate and/or frame
- Fasteners (nuts, bolts and wire connectors) Don't be afraid to use hot glue or even duct tape on your antweight!
- Some thin wire to connect the motors to the speed controller
- A weapon (optional)

Dual Motor Gearbox
This gearbox kit contains both drive motors and independant gearbox for drive of each side of your robot. The extended hex shafts are a perfect match for the wheels below. Independant control of these motors will allow 'tank-style' steering of your robot with only two drive wheels. See the full specifications on these motors here.

36mm Offroad 4-Tire Set
Great all-around tires. Four in a set, the included plastic hubs are made to fit right on the hex shaft of the gearbox above. These tires are a large enough diameter that they will stick out above and below the gearbox so that you should be able to build your Antweight so it can run upside-down. If you select any other wheels that are not Tamiya brand, note that you'll need to come up with your own hub solution (the 3mm aluminum hubs we sell work perfectly for the Lite Flite wheels). Read more about these tires here.
Ant 100 Dual 5A Speed Controller
To control the above motors, you need a good speed controller. This dual channel controller hooks to both motors and your radio receiver together, providing single stick operation without an expensive transmitter with an onboard computer. This controller includes two soldered RC connectors as pictured. If you want the flexibility of adding a controlled weapon motor later, you might consider upgrading to the Ant 150. Read more about this controller here.
7.4V LiPoly battery
This Antweight kit will run great with this 7.4V, 2 cell, 730mah Lithium-Polymer battery pack. This is a great, high quality and very lightweight battery. Read more about these batteries here. Please note you MUST use a LiPoly charger for this battery!

Laser 4 - 75Mhz FM Radio Control System
You need a good radio to drive your antweight robot. This radio control system is powerful, but inexpensive. Note that this radio does not provide mixing- where you drive with one stick, so if you want single-stick driving control, you will either need to activate the mixing feature on the Ant 100 controller (built-in), or add in a separate elevon mixer.

This radio includes a receiver that only weighs 38 grams. Read more about this radio system here.

This kit also comes with a power switch that is a perfect match to use for your Antweight's master power to the Antpack battery, as well as to provide a charging jack, at no extra cost. If you don't want to use the switch from the radio kit, you need to buy an extra one here. It also includes a receiver battery pack (which you won't need, because the Ant 100 supplies the power to your receiver).
EFlite Celectra LiPoly Battery Charger
You need a special charger to recharge LiPoly batteries. This charger is a great inexpensive solution. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have selected an 11.1V battery pack instead of the standard 7.4V, you need to upgrade to the 1-3 Celectra, 109, 2500, or Multiplex charger! Don't forget that you either need to add a power supply for this charger, or you need to run it off a car battery source. Read more about these chargers here.

*Please check the rules of the competition you are intending to enter, additional requirements may apply for specific events.

Building and operating a combat robot can be dangerous. Please use extreme caution when operating your power tools and any robot components.