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Re: A Request for transparency from FIRST
Hi folks.
OK, so you're unhappy that the GDC did not tell you -prior to kickoff - that you need money to buy parts you'll need to build a competitive robot.
You're kidding me, right?
Surely those complaining are from teams that use only what comes in the KoP and does not spend any other money during the year. I guess what I'm trying to say is this: FRC Costs Money. Spend it on this or that, but eventually, you need to spend it.
By the way: All you MUST buy graciously accept for free are 2 motors and one battery*. And that is only if you decide to build your own minibot.** So quit whining and labeling this a transparency issue, when it isn't.
*(I advise some spares, though).
**(In theory, as few as four per regional will suffice. Can you say "collaboration"?)
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Last edited by DonRotolo : 15-01-2011 at 16:08.
Reason: Dave's right - they're free. I sit corrected.
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