Tropical Trouble Kit

The Tropical Trouble Kit -

Based on the 2024 MRCA Champion Pipeline Punch, and placing in the top 8 at NHRL March '25, Tropical Trouble is an affordable, customizable, and competitive 3lb combat robot.

Take a look at it in action at the 2025 SEMO St Charles Quad Con event where it placed 1st.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfh8qXnf3j0

Key Specs:
Weapon: 6" effective diameter, 217MPH tip speed using Repeat Robotics Beetleweight Hubmotor
Drivetrain: 4wd cast 45A Urethane, Repeat Max 2006 with a 7.4MPH top speed and unmatched torque.
Battery:
Designed for GNB 4s 850mah 120C LiHV - 3+ minutes of battery life

This listing contains printed parts, a hardware kit (screws, hubmotor bolts & weapon lock), belts and wheels.
NOT ALL PARTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE ROBOT ARE INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
In order to complete the build, there is a shopping list included with the digital files pack.
The total build price is estimated at $440, depending on what additional tools and supplies you need.

Tropical Trouble utilizes an entirely 3D printed construction scheme in order to minimize cost and encourage user modification. Printed parts are optional - see the hardware kit and wheels listings to order those separately.

Take a look at the online instructions below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-0Snrd4OXReVTScVL6bINsQSrffs-28J7XYoMbgZVU/edit?usp=sharing
Video instructions are pending.