Skizo Horizontal Module Full Combat Ant Build Along

Ready to build the Skizo modular full combat antweight kit?  Video and written assembly guide inside.  Get started in combat robots today!

Below you will find a full video assembly guide as well as written instructions to guide you thru your combat robotics journey.  Skizo is modular, all versions have the same base and drive system with interchangeable weapon modules.   The guide is divided into two parts; the base and the weapon module.  

Purchase the kit here: Skizo Kit Product Page. 

Video Guide - Skizo Base Build

Step 1) Attach inner body to bottom plate.   

• Insert three of the 1” Hex Standoffs in the inner body
• Attached to chassis using three 6-32x1/4” screws.
• Make sure the charge jack hole is on the left as shown.
• Tip: Loctite the 6-32x1/4” screws going in from the bottom. then tighten. 
  

 Step 2) Drive Mounts

• Using the eight #4x1/4” Plastites attach the drive mounts to the inner body. 

 Step 3) Install Charge Jack into Chassis.  

• Remove plug and jack nut, insert into hole at rear of chassis, secure with jack nut, insert plug from bottom.  
• This will serve as your power switch for the robot.  If the plug is in the robot is off, when the plug is removed the robot is powered and activated.
• *If you’ve added the optional B6 Neo charger you can charge your robot thru this plug without removing the battery.
  

Step 4) Solder Drive Motor Leads to ESC

• Lefthand motor uses the “inner pair” and is red (+) and black (neg).
• Righthand motor uses the “outer pair” and is reversed, red (neg) and black (+).  
  

Step 5) Install Drive Motors and Connect Power

• Install drive motors using the four M2x4mm screws.
• Note the orientation.  Righthand motor is vertical, lefthand motor is flat.
• Connect XT30 pigtail to drive ESC.  These are your power wires for the ESC.
• Insert power wires into lever clamps.  Reds together and blacks together.
  

Step 6) Mount Foam Wheels onto Twist Hubs 

• Press wheel over the hub.
• Using the included Twist Key (or needlenose pliers) press down on the ring and turn until it locks into place. 

Horizontal Module Begins Here:

Video Guide - Horizontal Module

 Step 1) Attach Blade Mount to Weapon Motor

• Using the three M2x12mm screws attach the blade mount to the PBB 2822 1100KV brushless motor 

Step 2a) Front End, Receiver & Battery

• Insert two of the 1” Hex Standoffs in the inner body
• Attached to chassis using two 6-32x1/4” screws.
• Tip: Loctite the 6-32x1/4” screws going in from the bottom. then tighten.
• Add power leads from weapon ESC into the Level Clamps.
• If using the FS-I4 TX/RX option plug into received as noted below.
  

 Step 2b) Receiver & Battery
-Plug ESCs into Receiver, image (with FS-I4 TX/RX option.)
 ****WARNING – DO NOT plug your battery into the receiver.  It will immediately cook it.

• 1 pin plug from Drive ESC into CH1.
• 3 pin plug from Repeat ESC into CH2.
• Weapon ESC plug into CH3.
• Connect battery to charge jack

Step 3) Mount weapon motor to lid.  

• Using the four M3x8mm screws attach the weapon motor to the lid as shown.
  • Note:  There’s a hole in the lid for users using a mini power switch.  Make sure it’s on the left for power key access.  For those using a mini power switch there are mounting holes in the chassis for #4 plastites the thread into the switch.
• Install the blade and Bottom Bump onto the Blade Mount using the four 6-32x3/8” Button Socket Caps. 
  

Step 4) Connect Weapon Motor and Install Lid.  

• Using four square nuts drop two into each side of the front end.
• Plug the weapon motor leads into the weapon ESC.
• Slide the lid/weapon assembly into place over the base.
• Note:  The horizontal has plenty of room inside so wire management isn’t imperative.  
• Using five 6-32x3/8” button socket caps attached the lid to the chassis. 
  

Step 5) Wheels and Wheel Guards

• Using a 5/64” hex wrench install the wheels onto the drive motor shafts.  Make sure you are tightening down onto the flat part of the motor shaft.
• Using four square nuts drop two into each side of the inner body at the rear.
• Attach wheel guards using eight 4-40x7/16” screws.  Make them snug but to not overtighten and squish the TPU.   
  

You're all done!!

Safety Notes

• This is a full combat spinner.  Make sure to use a weapon safety (we sell a safety clamp) and do not spin it up unless in a safe enclosure. 
• Lipo batteries can be volatile.  Always charge in a lipo bag.  We sell one large enough to hold the entire robot if you want to use the charge jack port instead of removing the battery.  
  

Startup Instructions:
Make sure your weapon throttle is turned all the way down before powering the robot.  With the throttle all the way down, pull out the plug from your charge jack,  it will initialize properly and you’ll hear a fun little series of beeps.

You’re All Set!!  Go Have Fun!!!

 

FS-I4x Mixing Instructions: For reference only, they’re already mixed when they ship.  
*1^st switch up, all other switches down.