Intermediate

BattleBots Combat Robotics

Learn combat robot safety, parts selection, electronics, radios, ESCs, drivetrains, spinner design, CAD, 3D printing, LiPo batteries, and testing workflow.

44 video lessonsTotal length 44Lessons 44Assessments $10.00Quiz fee

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This BattleBots Combat Robotics course follows the client-provided 06-14-26 video list. Students can register for free and watch each lesson video without a subscription.

Quiz and transcript rule: quizzes unlock after the one-time $10 Quiz Proctor Fee is paid for this course. Students must complete all published BattleBots Combat Robotics quizzes with a score of 90% or better for the course to appear as completed on their transcript.

Safety note: combat robotics can involve high-current batteries, sharp parts, fast spinning weapons, stored energy, and hazardous testing. Students should follow event rules, use proper containment and PPE, disable weapons before handling, and work under qualified supervision when building or testing robots.

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Mr Circuit Academy Faculty

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44 ordered lessons 44 video lessons of learning 44 scored quizzes 44 downloadable resources Mobile and desktop access Completion transcript setting: Paid Quiz Proctor Fee: $10.00 one time

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1. Introduction to Robot Combat & How to Get Involved Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

2. Combat Robot Safety: How to Safely Build and Test Fighting Robots Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

3. How to NOT Blow Up Your Robot - Motors, Batteries, ESCs and More Explained! (How To Choose Parts) Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

4. Combat Robot Electronics: Tutorial And Overview of Division Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

5. Failsafe and Arming Switch Programming Guide for Combat Robots - FlySky FSi6 and OpenTX with QX7 Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

6. Mastering Combat Robot Radios - Mixing, Binding, Tuning, Programming and More! Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

7. How to Build a Test Box: Construction and Safe Testing Guide for Combat Robots Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

8. BlHeli Programming with Arduino as Programmer - Brushless ESCs in Combat Robots Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

9. Brushless Motors in Combat Robotics: Blheli32 + Transmitter Programming Guide Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

10. 3D Printing in Combat Robotics: Tips, Tricks, and Resources! Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

11. Combat Robot Pit Essentials - Tools, Organization, Equipment, and More! (Checklist Included) Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

12. Combat Robot Testing Guide - Tips, Tricks, and Tools of the Trade! (& How to Stay Safe Doing It) Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

13. How to Make Custom Wheels for Your Robot - Molding/Casting Polyurethane Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

14. Mini Mulcher Design Overview: 1-lb Antweight Combat Robot Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

15. Continuous Servo Mod: How To Turn Servos Into Drive Motors (Ant/Fairy Combat Robots) Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

16. Combat Robot Spinner Design Tutorial (Part 1): Theory and Math Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

17. Combat Robot Spinner Design Tutorial (Part 2): Motors, Pulleys, Applications and More Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

18. Just 'Cuz Pro 3D Printer: Building the Ultimate Budget-Friendly Carbon Fiber Nylon Printer Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

19. How to Design a Combat Robot Drivetrain (Motors, Gearing and More!) Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

20. Combat Robot Drivetrain Design Guide Part 2 - Mechanics, Reductions, and More! Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

21. How to Build a Combat Robot Arena (Free Plans, Open Source - Host your own tournament!) Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

22. Wiring in Minutes, not Hours! Just 'Cuz Basic PD Board (Combat Robotics Power Distribution PCB) Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

23. Easy Wiring and Repairs - Just 'Cuz All-In-One Power Distribution Board for Combat Robots & More Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

24. The Best 3D Printing Materials for Robots: How to Choose and How to Use Them (Battlebots Filaments) Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

25. Asymmetric Weapon CAD Design in Fusion 360! Combat Robot Spinner Design (Part 3) Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

26. Beater Bar Design + CNC Quoting! Combat Robot Spinner Design (Part 4) Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

27. Optimize Your Combat Robot Parts! (Fusion 360 Simulations Tutorial) Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

28. The Software Behind Every Great Battlebot Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

29. How Much My Combat Robots Cost and How To Save Money On Yours! Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

30. How Expensive is Robot Combat? Livestream Presentation and AMA Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

31. Combat Robotics Bonus Video 31 Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

32. Cost of Combat Robotics - Getting Started Building Smaller Robots [Livestream Edit] Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

33. Everything You Need to Know About Gears (for Makers and Combat Bot Builders) Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

34. Combat Robotics Bonus Video 34 Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

35. DartBox Gearmotor Shaft Replacement Tutorial - Just 'Cuz Robotics Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

36. 6mm DartBox V2 Shaft Upgrade Guide Video Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

37. Best Value Brushed Beetle ESC - Soldering/Usage Guide (2X 15 Amp Dual-ESC) Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

38. How To Survive Testing a Killer Robot Quiz

Plan practical combat robotics work with CAD, 3D printing, material choice, cost control, safe testing, pit organization, and arena setup.

39. RDY and JCR Series Motors - Spinning Weapons Made Easy for Combat Robots Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

40. Combat Robotics Basics: Spinner System Design Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

41. AM32 ESCs and You! Combat Robot ESC Wiring, Usage, Programming and More Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

42. Everything You Need to Know about LiPo Batteries Quiz

Learn the electrical and control systems that make a combat robot safe, responsive, and reliable.

43. Combat Robotics Bonus Video 43 Quiz

Build a foundation for robot combat by understanding rules, safety culture, robot classes, parts, and how builders get involved.

44. Most Combat Bots Need This! Weapon Reversing Switch Setup #beetleweight Quiz

Study mechanical design choices for drive systems, wheels, gearing, motors, shafts, and spinning weapons.

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