Cheesecake takes on Missouri! (SEMO Robot Smash, March 2024)

[@polarationmotion948]

I already said it on the old edit, but Cheesecake is my favourite Robot in the Ant weightclass, I am already hyped to see what you came up with for the 3 pounds. Great Video and goodluck!

[@allenroughton]

I love the way you edit your videos. Commentary during and after the fights really helps make us make sense of things and stay engaged. It's a great format!

[@tannermaple]

Honestly my favorite small KZbinr.

[@Beupyb18]

Alex was a class act at this tournament and even took the time to take photos with my son who adores cheesecake and gave him a sticker. It was awesome seeing cheesecake dominate live!

[@tacotatopgnimoclewhsinnifehT]

"Well I did ask for no mercy" -holey pokez driver

[@forceofwillgaming8475]

Can confirm he wanted no mercy and took some serious damage from cheesecake and myself

[@edwardfletcher7790]

That was the sort of design a 6yo would make...

[@tacotatopgnimoclewhsinnifehT]

@@edwardfletcher7790 wdym?

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@tacotatopgnimoclewhsinnifehT The Missouri bot is the worst design for a combat robot I've ever seen...

[@toaster_2815]

I gotta say, Cheesecake has the greatest character arc out of all combat rombots I've watched on KZbin :)

[@ennayanne]

idk what it is but watching these tiny and relatively cheap robots go at it on a smaller scale is so much more entertaining than the big robot shows

[@Bot_Boys213]

It’s because it is cheesecake

[@DigitalJedi]

Part of what does it for me when I fight these little guys is how the physics are kinda silly compared to even a 30lb bot. The materials are a lot stronger compared to the weapon power at this scale, and the motors are too. Plus the bots are often mostly plastic, so they bounce around a lot.

[@KXNG_BXNZ]

Yeah idk what it is but it's so much better haha

[@Modidasti]

Probably because this video is edited better than battlebots

[@ennayanne]

@@Modidasti that's not difficult

[@randymeredith]

Not only is Cheesecake a solid, mature design, you simply outdrive most of your opponents. Well done!

[@KXNG_BXNZ]

To be fair half his opponents are usually kids lol But Cheescake is a beast! haha

[@mathei2592]

As i said for the old edit, Cheesecake is becoming more like the Tombstone of antweights. And again, The Beetleweights are filled with vert drum spinners. So, be innovative and effective with your additions and upgrades.

[@malcolmmackenzie9202]

Honestly i love watching your tournaments they are great fun and i like how you explain what happened and changes you make and stuff honestly you deserve many more subscribers this is awesome stuff

[@Falinzin]

The slowmo cut of the Dobby fight is just gold, the realization of what just happened on that poor kids face. Hopefully he managed to get his bot back together haha! Commented too soon! Watched the rest of the vid and it looks like Dobby got a little taste of revenge!

[@forceofwillgaming8475]

Hey it was so awesome to meet you at this event Alex. I hope to get to see you again some day

[@MrPressingIssue]

Im glad these popped up in my recommended feed. I know nothing of the robot combat scene aside from some old battle bots clips and now your vids. Im hooked on Cheesecake and end very much enjoy your videos.

[@fayvis]

I love how you and Dobby's driver agreed to put on a show at the end there. It was really sportsmanlike to deliberately go W2W when it lost a wheel early, made for a really entertaining fight! Big props

[@darkocelot7342]

Cheesecake is my favourite robot. I’ve really enjoyed watching his culinary journey eating wheels walls and more. Great editing and design work, I can’t wait to see what you build next.

[@SpaghetMoonster]

I love the driver of Dobby kept saying that they wanted the fight in the finals, "I want it!" "cmon hit me!" gotta love being down but having the fight in you to want to go down swinging

[@ryanbratley6199]

Grinding a little recess into the shaft where the set screw sits will help to prevent that drive issue reoccurring. It means the set screw has to back out that little bit further before fully losing connection.

[@lasersbee]

Congrats on the win....👍 2:00 Badly designed walls in that arena allowing space under the walls for getting Stuck.... Looks like as much as 1/4".

[@ennayanne]

it's not a bug it's a feature

[@darkocelot7342]

Everything is a bug in ant-weight :P

[@cmdrsausage9669]

Always love these videos mate, something really fun about them, especially having watched your process in getting Cheescake to this point. Looking forward to the next one.

[@andyman286]

Love your fights mate, I miss robot wars here in the UK man. I can't wait to see your next build. 'Staying tuned for more'.

[@Bot_Boys213]

This is what I come home to watch KZbin for! Every thing about these are great and I’m excited for the beetle hoping you bring it to June NHRL so I can met you again! And for the beetle you should have cheesecake as the mini bot.

[@deyesed]

I admire your sportsmanship in the final. Instead of going for the easy shots you aimed for the beater every time.

[@skepular]

Of all the robot battle videos this series has the best editing and commentary.

[@atakanatabey1774]

Hey man just discovered your channel but i really admire the dedication you put into this channel and cheescake! Good luck on the tournament

[@michaelkerr2005]

I love the content you upload its opened my eyes to a whole new world of mini robot warfare and of course I'm routing for cheesecake 🏆🥇 its great seeing the little guy do well

[@GrantKammer]

Great work. You can really see your driving improve. Especially on that one against the vertical/horizontal spinner when you lost half your drive, but you maintained impressive control and lined up some really great shots. Now that it seems like your design is pretty much locked in, you'll only keep getting better as your skills continue to sharpen

[@BirdbrainEngineer]

Can not wait for your next endeavours! Been watching Cheesecake's adventures since version 2 I believe, and it's been great!

[@sircharles1808]

Cheesecake is looking beastly! Can't wait to see what is to come with the national championship and also the beetle bot sound exciting.

[@Ta11folk]

Can't wait to watch Cheesecake evolve into Chonkcake

[@Plumber576]

I'm beginning to realize how much I look forward to your videos!

[@MinecrafterPiano]

Really, really enjoy the interactive improvement approach you take, so I'm super excited regarding your beetle-weight bot!

[@Lord_Toby]

It was super cool meeting you, I'm coming up to GSCRL for that rematch!

[@heirofaniu]

Are you going to call the Beetleweight bot Poundcake?

[@alexsalchemy]

That would have been a great name for an antweight, but for a beetle, I did consider the name, "Beefcake".

[@Menown7]

Congrads with your massive success with cheesecake! And thanks for sharing your journey with us. Looking forward to following you on your beetle weight journey:)

[@cannonscrazyadventures3294]

I live in missouri and had no idea they had fighting bot competitions here. Thanks for sharing I will have to go and watch next time.

[@colon3_]

who knew I could be so invested in cheesecake's adventures, thx for another great upload alex!! :3

[@harpintn]

I have loved watching Cheesecake evolve from the first incarnation with flaws and weak spots into a mature design that can be customized to fight different types of opponents.

[@baikal9268]

Two robots means twice as many tournaments and cool videos!

[@arghjayem]

Really enjoying your ant weight robot and it’s fights. Honestly never thought this small class of battle bots would be as good as the full size version, but it’s actually more fun IMHO! Plus it’s far more accessible to a wider range of people, not just engineering doctoral candidates and professors of robotics! 😂 15:44 am I the only one who thinking “FINISH HIM!” Here? 😂

[@burgesj7]

I'm a legit new fan! I never knew about the Ant class. I LOVE IT!

[@michaelpw97]

Love these so much. I watch every tournament. Please keep these up!

[@MasterAirscrach]

Great video as usual, cant wait to see what your cooking up next

[@Alexander_Sannikov]

i like the interesting tradition of exchanging beat up parts from a fight

[@tobiasware]

Highly entertaining to hear your thoughts throughout your fights. Congratulations on your win. Idea: commentary on the other fights in the tournament, with footage if available, or pix if video not available. Subscribed, thanks.

[@SEMOrobots]

you can find more of this event on SEMO Combat Robotics you tube channel

[@melody3741]

I wonder if you could have a rotating object with a linear actuator mounted on it. You could put a weight on one end of a stick, and a spike on the other. Put the weight outwards to save up angular momentum then shift the weight in and the spike out to get a massive amount of speed without having to have bearings handle that speed continuously

[@madryt9076]

15:30 - 15:32 Cheesecake doing T-pose

[@L1m3r]

Just rewatched this video and seeing the slippery(?) movement I got an idea: What if you integrated an IMU into Cheesecake and basically combined your RC input with the gyroscopic forces of your weapon and the actual movement on the floor to send "corrected" signals to the drive motors. To kinda counter different floors and what not so your inputs always have similar results no matter the outside conditions.

[@Exccelon]

cheesecake my beloved

[@MrPinguinzz]

we need 3lb cheesecake on NHRL

[@mopenshaw]

Great video and great first event for the group. Wish Cheesecake was coming to Houston next week.

[@johnbraadland9556]

The wheel eater returns.

[@Swordiy]

You mustve put alot of sugar in cheesecake cuz it loves sticking in the wall

[@eroc]

Man I can't wait to see what you bring to the beetles. It's already such tight competition as it is, so best of luck to you!!

[@joshuahudson2170]

It's amazing Dobby being in the fight with no wheels left.

[@habberdasher8492]

Horivertzical is such a cool design, you took out both wheels and it was still coming at you just by being able to angle their disc! It's like they had a reaction wheel as much as a weapon. Idk what the wall was made of but great performance.

[@joshma3305]

I love your commentary buddy 😂 and congrats on the win

[@TheDarkMaw]

I am very impressed by your driving even when cheesecake loses a drive! Still like a homing missile to those wheels against HoriVertzical

[@jacobh7102]

I found myself yelling “EAT HIS WHEELS CHEESCAKE” all throughout this video😂 You’ve designed a killer robot! I can’t wait to see what kind of robot will be tearing up the beetle weight division next. (Is the new bot going to be desert themed as well??)

[@jay.hooks24]

11:24 We just did the spongebob musical at our school! Complete suprise

[@theodorcalotescu1876]

Good job, Alex! You really deserved it! I think you were really nervous on being sticked to the wall with your weapon than being torn out by the other competitors! Hehe! Maybe an improvement would be to hide those cables better! :D

[@bistrochefwithepilepsy]

These were some excellent matches. Congrats on the win!

[@CREEMkitty7]

Cheesecake’s diet consists of : Tires More tires Even more tires AAAA TOO MANY TIRES

[@Headbanger142]

Great to see Cheesecake still kicking bot! See you at Nats!

[@mrlaw2547]

I have my first combat robot fight in a few days because I saw one of your videos and build a bot from scratch

[@Swordiy]

*We didnt hear no bell* sh that was cold 16:54

[@corbechupacabra]

always so much fun watching cheesecake!

[@SpeedyGwen]

gosh, I dream to be able to participate in those types of tournaments but I searched everywhere on the net but I cant find anything in my country which is belgium, or maybe am just not using the right words

[@tommyofastora]

Best video yet! Such great fights

[@benninger123]

I'm a huge battle bot fan , but I really have been enjoying these little guys. Cheese cake just goes and goes , great job.

[@ARCtrooper8248]

Dude I can't wait to see a robot fights company named 'Alchemy Foods'. All the different bots are food names and stuff. BattleBots is gonna be LIT in a few years.

[@Termini_Man]

By switching to those cleated wheels, you inadvertently showed just how effective your springy wheels are at prevent shock. There is one potential improvement I want too see, although it might be kind of expensive to machine. I want to see an aerofoil shape on the spinner to cut down on air resistance and drag. I want to see just how fast you can get that spinner spinning before low bite becomes an issue.

[@lasagnahog7695]

You unlocked a third mode for HoriVertzical, diagonal spinner!

[@ItHappens129]

Good to see cheesecake dominate again. I am also curious whether or not the beetleweight will be a bigger Cheesecake or something new. With how good Cheesecake is I trust that you could make another good bot.

[@Endelin]

Enemy's Wheels: exposed Cheesecake: nom nom nom nom nom

[@BreakStuffRobotics]

Cheesecake's reign of terror extends to the midwest!

[@CorsaMaster]

Since your fight with mudskipper ive tought about a bot ideia and after seeing this batlle i remembered about it since you won due to your very clear domination of control, but i have a ideia for a extreme speed bot with 4wd and steering, it would be a very weak robot with a weapon on the front that would use it fast speed and control to attack enemy wheels and other vital parts without the enemy being able to hit you, basically a stealth attacker

[@hadengibbons3539]

Lol "its over alex" when you were help8ng dobby back to the door

[@sulthandanshabiya4212]

Fusion in the battlebots Tv show has a beter Weapon design. On the Front Theres a double Disc vertical spinner And on the back Theres a Horizontal spinner so if One of the is broke it can Use the other spinner. Horivertzical cant do that Because it ony has one weapon

[@Sakkeru96]

Woah, HoriVertzical is the coolest idea I've seen lately

[@littletinygamer2396]

Im amazed with how many things went wrong with cheesecake, but you still managed to get 1st place!

[@alexsalchemy]

Cheesecake really is operating right on the edge of what is possible, but it's been a very fun journey to get here! The little things really do add up, and that extra bit of margin is sometimes all that saves me.

[@fikefirecz]

I clicked on this video so fast so I woke up my cat

[@nvtschip]

"Drop on the deck and flop like a fish cheese cake!"

[@T3hJimmer]

Lots of good fights in the one, the first fight with Dobby was a little quick, but the rematch more than made up for it!

[@durfkludge]

Thrilling! Man what a show.

[@alvinip9128]

I think the slicker floor really limited cheesecake since cheesecake is able to out maneuver most oppenents normally

[@VoltageTripwire]

Well, what would the upgrade to Cheesecake be namewise if yer moving up to Beetleweights? Shortbread? Cheeseburger?

[@JustCuzRobotics]

Awesome performance! If you need some parts for your upcoming beetle you know who to ask ;)

[@alexsalchemy]

I'm definitely planning to use your Dartbox V2 Gecko drive motors!

[@JustCuzRobotics]

@@alexsalchemy Depending on battery voltage and some other things, Vipers might be better for you to give similar drive performance to the antweight

[@alexsalchemy]

@@JustCuzRobotics - Ah, you know what, I think that's right, that's what my spreadsheet says when I look back at it, good catch!

[@Sparapatate]

13:35 ONE PUUUUUUUUNNCH

[@KXNG_BXNZ]

Dulce is in the National Championship! Really hope you guys face each other out there, gotta break that tie!

[@cyberwolf5075]

I'd love to see your 3lbs in NHRL, considering your success here in the 1 lbs

[@quickdigest]

congrats champ looking forward to the next upload !

[@foundfootage2477]

I would like at least some credit for Holey Pokes. It's a carbon copy of a robot I ran in January of this year at NHRL called Hokey Pokey. I even had googley eyes.

[@Spexx368]

Those wheels that a lot of them use just get shredded

[@maksymchepil7158]

Cheesecake is literally the Messi of antweight

[@mrlaw2547]

what is the hub you use for your weapon.

[@alexsalchemy]

You can see how my weapon attaches to my motor in the video linked here at 11:20. It's a custom-designed 3D printed collet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2OXp5uCa9aYf8k

[@mrlaw2547]

Thanks for showing me. That will help.

[@Rebar77_real]

They'll be flying you into Vegas in no time!

[@louiscq433]

Cheesecake's record (as of video) Official fights: 45(37)-13(6) Exhibition fights 0(0)-1(1) Add another 1st on the mantle of Cheesecake yet again. So far this is the most decisions that have occurred of every tournament that Cheesecake has taken part of, but there was definitly enough mechanical gore to go around. Cheesecake has only been around 2 years and has built quite a record and heres to another robot to be added to the cakeshop. *Sidenote Jeez that topside attach by dobby was crazy.

[@Fivemacs]

The sticking is the strand fault, the table top is literally bent. It flexed down bigtime when the guy stepped on it. They need to rebuild their stage better

[@darthbuzz1]

I'm having lot's of fun thanks.

[@JayPlaysEverything]

Lt Dobby, you got no wheeeeeeels

[@roborogue_]

exited to see your next robot design