[TeamSpyder1622]

I think the reason why many teams are frustrated with teams that do so well is definitely because of the machining work. Although a lazer-cut robot doesn't mean it is gonna be any better, it does mean that it is overall lighter. 1622 builds almost our entire robot out of 1 inch aluminum tubing every year which makes it pretty heavy after awhile. We spend the entire 6 weeks fabricating parts which takes up a lot of time we could be making a better design. I see no problem with teams who do have parts lazer-cut, but I understand why people may make rude comments.