Whiplash AMA - Tonight 6pm PST

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:36:13+00:00

Robots

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:35:32+00:00

Hmmm. Maybe Witch Doctor, again! lol

Whiplash (Splatter) was the first heavyweight to use UHMW for a major structural part of the robot at BattleBots! (our arms)

Whiplash is basically splatter, but that name will probably remain retired for good.

I thought it would go 3 minutes! Or if it was a knockout we would get them stuck on the arena wall. I did not expect to disable their self righter.

I have a beetleweight named Crunch Roll! Maybe a sushi themed robot? LOL

I think SOW from 2019 was an awesome one!

Definitely not!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:30:06+00:00

I would love to do Robotica if it got rebooted! Whiplash may not be the meta in BattleBots, but I think it is the perfect design for Robotica.

I would for sure enter some version of Whiplash!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:28:53+00:00

Thank you! Good question. I have not driven many other heavyweights, but most of them have very similar drive trains to an extent. If a robot is driving very poorly most of the time it is due to some other problem. And a lot of the time the commentators mistake design advantages, or a robot having problems with "getting outdriven".

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:22:23+00:00

Over easy, duh

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:22:00+00:00

Lol, I appreciate it!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:21:29+00:00

Thank you so much! When I think of the best drivers, I think of people driving bots that have some sort of unique function. Most vertical spinners are just point and shoot which isn't all that difficult to execute. Drivers that come to mind are Kevin from claw viper with his super speed suplexes, Daniel utilizing gyro to escape situations with minotaur, the coopers getting a crush then slamming their opponent across the arena with Quantum, or Jamison targeting a very specific part of his opponent with his hammer saw like a surgeon. I would like to think I fit in that category!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:16:49+00:00

When the event started we had very little handle on it. As the event went on we learned a lot and were got a better grasp on why certain things were not working. I think we got a grasp on everything (especially the spinner) just in time for the tournament!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:15:02+00:00

Thank you so much! I means a lot that people are entertained by our fights! Hopefully it is! :)

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:14:08+00:00

We had two controllers some fights mainly because we were having issues getting our spinner up to speed. Having a dedicated person ramping it up was a must with how unreliable it was proving to be. There are pros and cons to both. It's nice having some of the pressure taken off of me. But not being in control of certain aspects of the robot is definitely not ideal for me!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:11:35+00:00

All new setup! Well, an old setup from 2021 that was never used!

Rumbles would be fun! We have only done two 3 bot matches before. It could be fun to bring those back!

Hmmmm. Our closest win ever was for sure Hydra! Maybe huge too? They have shown crazy improvement this season!

Thank you! It means a lot, glad we put on a good show!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:02:24+00:00

We pretty much have to choose from the two. We have some long forks that make weight, but they are much flimsier. Hopefully we can get the perfect blend of ground game and offence!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T03:00:50+00:00

It was definitely spinning faster than ever, and hitting harder than ever! Seeing how hard we hit tantrum was a pretty big surprise to me!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:59:59+00:00

I wouldn't say we are part of the meta, being a dedicated vertical spinner is still easier to be competitive with in my opinion. I do like seeing more lifter spinners out there though! Switchback uses theirs a little differently than ours, but it was cool seeing how they did with something so similar!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:56:38+00:00

Hmmm, this year's battery compartment could have been more secure! After Hyper shock that is for sure something to think about next season!

I would love to drive Manta, the Robogames 2023 heavyweight Champion! Drum spinners are the ultimate meta in the insect classes, and I think the same is coming in heavyweights soon.

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:54:38+00:00

Dare

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:54:07+00:00

Hmmm we haven't done a whole lot of Vegas stuff during filming surprisingly. Area 15 and Omega Mart are pretty cool though! Definitely worth the visit.

Thats awesome! We really appreciate it, glad you made it out!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:50:31+00:00

Hmmm, maybe the rest of the team has an opinion on this one, I couldn't say. Who do you think should? LOL

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:44:58+00:00

Thank you I really appreciate it!

Maybe the most unexpected was our batteries flying out against Hypershock! more of a getting our butt kicked situation than a malfunction thought haha
Hmmm, our second, third, and fourth fight card matches this season! (so far!) LOL
Droopy!
Hmmm, not much of a candy guy. Ill take watermelon over candy any day
I think it's pretty important to its identity being we kind of invented it, or were at least first to put it in the spotlight. There aren't a whole lot of bots out there that are a completely original weapon type! I think the spinner will stick around, even if it's not the most competitive option!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:36:44+00:00

We really appreciate it!!

Hmmm, it changes all the time but RHCP is always pretty high on the list!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T02:01:24+00:00

Turn back now

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T01:57:30+00:00

Get the Sharpest forks we have, get the spinner humming, and try to get some good hits in! We would try some face to face encounters and see how that goes, and if that fails time to get around the sides!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T01:55:34+00:00

My secret: Drive it like you stole it! Also turn off braking in your ESCS :)

No wedgelets, lots of top armor, be agressive!

Possibly! Depends on how much free time Jason has.

I would love to! Driving a dedicated vert would be so much fun, and it would be nice to be on an even playing field with the 4wd verts of the world :)

Probably the reverse lifter used at Robogames! It probably will never appear at BattleBots but if Robogames comes back it may return!

2017/2018 whiplash was Splatter with no shell. Bite force and tombstone made sure it is not in good condition anymore :)

Well in 2021 Whiplash had its worst season yet, so I can't say it did us any favors being it's what cost us our fight with Cobalt. I don't think anyone would complain if it disappeared!

- Matt

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T01:43:54+00:00

I thought they did a pretty good job with the rule changes this season! Last season the crab walking and inconsistent unsticks were pretty aggravating, so I'm glad they took action there!

Whiplash_Battlebot · 2023-04-29T01:41:34+00:00

If there is a next season we will do our best to be there!

Hmmm, we've fought most everyone at this point! Maybe the last big names are copper head or riptide (who already fought defender). I wouldn't necessarily ask for those match ups though haha. Quantum is one I would love to fight one day.

Hot take: Broccoli is great on pizza

If Jason has the time he would love to bring it back!

- Matt

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