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Re: Low weight we can bring to the event
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Originally Posted by nitneylion452 View Post
It seems like what you start with is what you have to stay with for the most part. I take this to mean that you can't build an entirely new mechanism.
The definition of UPGRADED parts makes me belief you can build a box bot in 6 weeks and then bring in an arm built after week 1 competitions that "adds to existing functionality...not currently available on the robot".


I personally don't like how teams can completely change their robot after seeing a dominate design. I understand continous improvement, but I don't like how it cheapens the 6 week build season. I don't have to like the rule to take advantage of it, though.