I have just finished constructed Oswald Cobblebot version 2. This is noteworthy because Oswald is fully functional 2wd wedge built with a lexan top. All components are 100% visible, including the wiring.

It is a very good basic robot example.






It's built with:

2x Tamiya single gearbox (running Battlebot toy motors)
2x Tamiya Off-Road Wheels (the fat yellow and black ones)
1x Sozbots ESC v2.1
1x V-Tail Mixer
1x HiTec DCX Rx. Mini Rx would be even better/cheaper.
1x Thunder Power 7.4v LiPoly Battery
20" 1/4"x1" UHMW, cut into three pieces.
10"x4" Titanium (not sure how thick)
9"x5" Aluminum (not sure how thick)
And of course some wire, solder, nuts and bolts.

So simple, even I could build it!

-Adam