Beginner toolbox
Resources
A hand-picked starter pack. Skip the overwhelm and go straight to what works for newcomers.
Starter Kits
Plug-and-play antweight and beetleweight kits from trusted vendors. The fastest path to your first match.
See kit listEssential Tools
Soldering iron, hex drivers, calipers, multimeter — the minimum toolkit for a home build space.
View tool listCommon Parts
Brushless motors, ESCs, receivers, batteries — what to buy, what to avoid, and why.
Browse partsBattery Safety
LiPo handling, charging in a fire-safe bag, storage voltage, and what to do with a puffy pack.
Read guideWeapon Safety
Locks, test boxes, spin-up rules, and bite guards. Read this before powering any weapon.
Read guideEvent Rules
SPARC and NHRL ruleset highlights so you know what's legal before you build.
View rulesBuild Videos
Curated YouTube playlists from trusted builders — from first solder joint to advanced fabrication.
Watch playlistDesign Guides
Wedge geometry, drum weapons, drivetrain math — when you're ready to design from scratch.
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