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Re: Sheet Metal

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Originally Posted by Madison View Post
I feel compelled to add that, while this is true, it's also possible to achieve all of those things using other methods of construction.

I get that people are trying to emulate the work of teams that are better than they are, but there's more than one way to skin a cat.

If your robots aren't yet performing in the top, say, 10% of those at your events, sheet metal isn't going to make a lick of difference.

Carry on.
And if they are performing at the top 10% you don't want to revolutionize you want to iterate. Basically, if you are doing well with what you have iterate. If you aren't then changing construction methods is not the best solution.

What I'm trying to say is play to your strengths. If you are good with laser cut wood use it. If your resources are such that welded tube is best for you than you should do that.
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