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Re: [DFTF] Budgeting for a Competitive Robot...
Joe-
I would post our numbers, but they would more or less be duplicates of Pete's.
As I'm sure you remember from a few years ago, there are always little do-dads that add up over the course of a season. Tools, spare motors, etc. it tends to add up.
As far as your goals for robot/team performance- ours are more or less the same. My experience is telling me that $1500 may be able to get you to a competitive robot, but if you want to build a "rock star" robot, I think you will need to be closer to double that number at a minimum.
Bottom line: I think you should give yourself a larger budget to get the robot you are looking for.
-Brando
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