Thread: Big Minibots
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Unread 20-03-2011, 16:45
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Re: Big Minibots
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Originally Posted by dodar View Post
Why is it that alot of teams are building these huge and complex minibots? I mean teams are building minibots that look like they are maxing out the size limits near 12"x12"x12". Why build a big one over a small one?
Potential reasons:

1. Because they don't have someone who understands Physics leading the design.
2. Because they don't read Chief Delphi
3. Because they are ignorant of the world around them.
4. Because they lack the resources, or design experience to build something custom

I don't mean this post to be harsh. I lot of teams have put a lot of work into some very successful larger minibots. But as a matter of engineering and physics principals, a small and light one is the only correct way to do it, if the goal is to get to the top the fastest.
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