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[[File:File:Bretting around with fluffy.jpg|thumb|Our three house bots: Brett, Bert, and Fluffy]]
NHRL uses three house bots: Brett the Brick, Bert the Brick, and Fluffy. Brett has been a part of NHRL since we began in 2018, in our 3lb cage. Bert and Fluffy made their debuts in February 2021, Bert in the new second 3lb cage, and Fluffy in the 30lb cage. Bert is Brett's long-lost twin brother. Fluffy's origins are unknown as of now.
Brett the Brick is a 60lb house robot at NHRL. He is made of steel and driven by 2 powered skateboard trucks. He uses 4 VESC Motor controllers. Brett also houses an HD Camera where he serves as an in-ring camera person. Brett is powered by a 20,000 mAH LiPo at 6s.


All three bots contain HD cameras where they can capture close-up action shots for our livestreams. They also have the important jobs of unsticking bots who have become stuck together, high-centered on debris, leaning on a wall, or doing "the thing." Each competitor gets one unstick per match from a house bot; if they get stuck a second time and cannot move, they will be counted out.
For the 2021 season, Brett was joined by his twin brothers, Brett and Bert, as well as his older brother Fluffy, who have now taken over running the cages.

All three bots have controllable LEDs that allow the colors of their eyes and face to change.

Brett and Bert are 60lb each. They are made of steel and driven by 2 powered skateboard trucks. They each use 4 VESC Motor controllers, and are each powered by two 6s batteries in parralel.


Fluffy measures in at a little over 300 pounds, and is 11.5 inches tall, 20.5 inches deep, and 24.5 inches across.
Fluffy measures in at a little over 300 pounds, and is 11.5 inches tall, 20.5 inches deep, and 24.5 inches across.


===Robot Facts===
===Robot Facts===
Brett has appeared in different forms throughout NHRL history. Original versions of Brett simply used a a cinder block. It turns out 3lb bots can destroy a cinder block. For 2020 it was decided to upgrade Brett to a steel brick that would be easier to service and have more space for batteries. Brett can run for 16+ hours on his batteries, while transmitting video. Brett also has controllable LEDs that allow the colors of his eyes and face to change.
Brett has appeared in different forms throughout NHRL history. Original versions of Brett simply used a cinder block. It turns out 3lb bots can destroy a cinder block. For 2020 it was decided to upgrade Brett to a steel brick that would be easier to service and have more space for batteries.

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[[File:Brett the brick from the rear.jpg|thumb|Brett's Power Switch|alt=]]Brett is equipped with a [https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Circuit-Battery/dp/B006FXVFOG/ref=zg_bs_3398691_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7BH9G03ZN0A0FA9FTAMW large red power switch] originally designed as a marine battery disconnect. Rumor has it that if any robot is able to shut down Brett during a match they would win the NHRL tournament for the weight class they have entered. While winning the weight class is possible, it is a certainty that any robot that can switch off Brett by switching his power switch will win $1000.00 and the match they are fighting in.
[[File:Brett the brick from the rear.jpg|thumb|Brett's Power Switch|alt=]]Brett is equipped with a [https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Circuit-Battery/dp/B006FXVFOG/ref=zg_bs_3398691_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7BH9G03ZN0A0FA9FTAMW large red power switch] originally designed as a marine battery disconnect. Rumor has it that if any robot is able to shut down Brett during a match they would win the NHRL tournament for the weight class they have entered. While winning the weight class is possible, it is a certainty that any robot that can switch off Brett by switching his power switch will win $1000.00 and the match they are fighting in.


Brett was successfully deactivated for the first time during the march 15th 2021 match of NHRL. This occurred when a robot was hit into Brett. Considering the circumstances the driver opted to take the $1000 but forfeit their win in the name of sportsmanship.
Brett was successfully deactivated for the first time during the March 15th 2021 event This occurred when [[Judge's Dream]] knocked [[Fragment]] into Brett. Since Fragment technically was the bot that switched Brett off, they were granted the win. Considering the circumstances, Fragment's driver opted to take the $1000 but forfeit their win in the name of sportsmanship.


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{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUbP3ogRGDM?t=62

Revision as of 17:09, 13 October 2021

File:File:Bretting around with fluffy.jpg
Our three house bots: Brett, Bert, and Fluffy

NHRL uses three house bots: Brett the Brick, Bert the Brick, and Fluffy. Brett has been a part of NHRL since we began in 2018, in our 3lb cage. Bert and Fluffy made their debuts in February 2021, Bert in the new second 3lb cage, and Fluffy in the 30lb cage. Bert is Brett's long-lost twin brother. Fluffy's origins are unknown as of now.

All three bots contain HD cameras where they can capture close-up action shots for our livestreams. They also have the important jobs of unsticking bots who have become stuck together, high-centered on debris, leaning on a wall, or doing "the thing." Each competitor gets one unstick per match from a house bot; if they get stuck a second time and cannot move, they will be counted out.

All three bots have controllable LEDs that allow the colors of their eyes and face to change.

Brett and Bert are 60lb each. They are made of steel and driven by 2 powered skateboard trucks. They each use 4 VESC Motor controllers, and are each powered by two 6s batteries in parralel.

Fluffy measures in at a little over 300 pounds, and is 11.5 inches tall, 20.5 inches deep, and 24.5 inches across.

Robot Facts

Brett has appeared in different forms throughout NHRL history. Original versions of Brett simply used a cinder block. It turns out 3lb bots can destroy a cinder block. For 2020 it was decided to upgrade Brett to a steel brick that would be easier to service and have more space for batteries.

Driver Formerly Sasloe, now Connor Howard
Weight Class One of a kind
Body Material Steel
Weapon Mass, lots of it
Weapon Drive 4x 180kv Skateboard Wheels
Drive 4x 180kv Skateboard Wheels
Power 6S 20,000 Mah LiPo

Brett's power switch legend

Brett's Power Switch

Brett is equipped with a large red power switch originally designed as a marine battery disconnect. Rumor has it that if any robot is able to shut down Brett during a match they would win the NHRL tournament for the weight class they have entered. While winning the weight class is possible, it is a certainty that any robot that can switch off Brett by switching his power switch will win $1000.00 and the match they are fighting in.

Brett was successfully deactivated for the first time during the March 15th 2021 event This occurred when Judge's Dream knocked Fragment into Brett. Since Fragment technically was the bot that switched Brett off, they were granted the win. Considering the circumstances, Fragment's driver opted to take the $1000 but forfeit their win in the name of sportsmanship.

Tournament Results

2020

NHRL January Present
NHRL July 1 Present
NHRL July 2 Present
NHRL September Present
NHRL November Present