[RayTurner1126]

our team designs the bot, and we also mostly do in-house fabrication with VERY few parts being sent out to be made. we do run into a few challenges with this, as we tend to finish very, very close to ship date every year because we spend too much time designing before we actually get to building. we have debated sending more parts out for fabrication, but I feel it's part of being a part of FIRST to learn how to machine the parts we design too, and everyone can learn the maximum amount that way. However, that's my take on it, and the standpoint of most on our team.