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Re: [FTC]: Are the kits enough?
We do VEX and we expect to spend $1500 per really competitive robot.
Since they are new team two things to remember:
- Think before cutting. You can do a lot of prototype work without cutting. We encourage sketches, drawings, CAD, cardboard mockups, using parts that are too long and working things out BEFORE cutting the metal. Cut smart - you need a 4" length do you cut it off the end of a 18" part or off a 5" part? Remember to save the smaller pieces, little brackets are always needed.
- Motors are fragile. How much torque does a motor produce? How much torque does your design need? Once again a little design and math will save you many dollars in burned motors.
Good luck!
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