Re: Why do we bother bagging?
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Originally Posted by Gregor
(Post 1347873)
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Originally Posted by DMike
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4) Restricting holdback to 20% would prevent teams from major redesign's of major systems. I have seen many "bagged" robots that were not operable, only to go through a complete overhaul.
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I'm sorry, you think this is a bad thing?
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As a matter of fact... it's not even a problem with bagged robots. 71 and 233 are legendary for their demonstrated ability to come out of their crate (or bag, lately) with a pile of parts, either from the crate/bag or brought in, and make semis or higher.
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grumble grumble California sun grumble grumble.
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Not for Torbots. We have to break out the lights to practice at night--our outdoor practice space is also used as a parking lot, but is poorly lit at night. (During the day, we use solar lighting.)
Oh, and with regards to practice robots: ours was running around by Week 2 with rough prototypes fully added by Week 3. It helps when last year had a similar drivetrain, and similar lower frame design, AND a practice robot that is functional again. We'll also be bringing quite a few spares of one of our key items in the withholding. (And quite possibly some dead weight--we're a smidge under.) |
