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Electra
Fast Dalek

Electra was retired at the end of 2005.
Here's its story - with pictures

9th March 2003 Initial carboard model
13th March 2003 Second cardboard model
15th April 2003 First polycarbonate body
25th April 2003 The insides of the robot
18th May 2003 Bigger wheels through bevel gears?
14th June 2003 New body & weapons servo: Mk I
14th July 2003 Slide rail and self-righting mechanism: Mk II
4th August 2003 Some refinements and a Lithium polymer battery: Mk III
16th August 2003 The Electra that never was
24th September 2003 A metal-fronted flipper: Mk IV
29th December 2003 Carbon Fibre flipper and improved linkages: Mk V
16th February 2004 Rebuild - better construction and electrics: Mk VI
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