Skizo Vertical 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. 

Vertical Module Begins Here:

Video Guide - Vertical Module

Step 1) Weapon Stack

• Place one side of the weapon hub flat on the table
• Insert four 0.75” hex standoffs
• Flip over and fasten with one end cap and four 6-32x1/4” screws
• Flip back over and insert one SCE44 bearing followed by the other half of the weapon hub
• Insert the remaining two SCE44 bearings followed by the blade and end cap.
• Fasten with four 6-32x1/4” screws
• Note the blade orientation, match the pic below**
• Use Loctite on all of these screws.  
  

Step 2) Weapon uprights, belt, motor and bearing

• Attach PBB 2822 Weapon Motor to upright with four M3x10mm screws.  Wires will exit to the rear at a slight angle down.
• Turn belt inside out with smooth side down, add HK0408 bearing to shaft.
• Slide other upright over the bearing.
  

 Step 3) Weapon Module Assembly

• Run the belt over the weapon hub and insert into the uprights using the 1/4-20 bolt and lock nut.  
• Note: Do not overtighten nut, overtightening will restrict movement of the weapon.
• Using four #4x3/8” Plastites attach the belt protector as shown using the predrilled holes in the uprights.
• Insert weapon module into the holes in the bottom of the chassis, it will click into place
• Attach with four #4x3/8” Plastites
• Place the inner belt guard as shown, it will click into place.  It keeps the bearing in and prevents wires from hitting the belt.

 Step 4) Install Front End

• Insert a 1” Hex Standoff into each front end piece.  Install is the same with either front end option.  
• Slide into inner body and press fit into weapon uprights
• Attach to bottom plate using two 6-32x1/4” screws.  Use Loctite on these.  
  

 Step 5) Receiver, wiring & Lid.  

• 1 pin plug from Drive ESC into CH1.
• 3 pin plug from Repeat ESC into CH2.
• Weapon ESC plug into CH3.
  

• Place the receiver in the front left as shown.
• Connect battery to charge jack
• Connect power/ground from weapon ESC into lever clamps
• Plug weapon motor into ESC.  If it spins the wrong way simply swap any two of the motor leads.
• Lever clamps and battery slide in behind the righthand motor
• Drive ESC and remaining wiring pack in behind lefthand motor
• Slide lid on from the rear and attach using five 6-32x3/8” screws.
   

Step 6) Wheels & Hubs.  

• Using a 5/64” kex key install the wheels onto the drive motors.  Make sure the set screw aligned with the flat part of the shaft.
• Wheel guards require some weight sacrifices on the vert.  We usually run a larger battery and don’t use wheel guards.  As a result we like to mount the wheels “backwards” so if you take a hit it doesn’t break your hub.  
  

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.