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Re: Teams that do not bag their robots

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Originally Posted by nicholsjj View Post
I think we as mentors would be given more time. With an extended build season teams would not have to put in 14-18 hour days because we would not have to help the students produce a 140 lb complex machine in such a tight window. Looking at FRC as compared to Best we defiantly put in a less time ratio per lb.
Even if you're trying to compete with teams that are putting in 14-18 hour days over the same time period?

I don't think I'd bet against the dedication of FIRST students and mentors.
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