Safety
Combat robots are real machines with real risks — mostly from spinning weapons and LiPo batteries. Read this before you build, and re-read it before every event.
Safety articles
6 articles
Safety Overview
Read this before powering anything.
ReadSafe battery charging and storage
LiPo handling, charging in a fire-safe bag, storage voltage, puffy packs.
ReadIdentifying and Dealing with Damaged Batteries
Don't breathe the LiPo Smoke!
ReadWeapon Locks and Safe Spinups
Locks, test boxes, spin-up rules, bite guards.
ReadEvent Day Safety
How to not get kicked out and banned.
ReadLiPo charging basics
Charge rates, balance leads, and the safe storage voltage you should leave packs at.
ReadWhen in doubt — ask a mentor before powering on.
The Knight School crew is always happy to walk you through your first power-up.