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spinny boiii - 3lb Combat Robot
A competitive beetleweight combat robot with a beater bar drum weapon and a powerful magnet-assisted drive system
Started: February 2020
Matt Nolan
Robotics Engineer & Maker
I'm fascinated with the intersection between mechanical, electrical, and software, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experiences with the community. Explore my projects, insights, and engineering journey.
Featured Projects
Explore a selection of my robotics and engineering projects. View the full list on the Projects page.
In Progress
Smart RC Power Meter
An RC power meter that measures voltage and current, and uses DSHOT to pull ESC telemetry, with motor control, live-plotting, and data logging using a web app
Started: June 2025
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Creature - 12lb Combat Robot
A high-performance hobbyweight combat robot with a strong lifter, heavy armor, and a powerful 4-wheel drivetrain
Started: July 2023
Recent Posts
The latest from the blog — event recaps, tutorials, and engineering deep dives.
Balloon in an Accelerating Car
Proving a classic physics brainteaser to myself
November 9, 2025
Basics of Tangent Drive
Tangent drive is becoming more popular for small combat robot drivetrains, and it has some interesting properties.
July 21, 2025
Creature @ RCL National Championship 2025 (Event Recap)
Event summary and fight breakdowns for Creature at the Robot Combat League National Championship in May 2025
May 10, 2025