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Originally Posted by DampRobot
This thread seems to involve three separate questions: - Would expanding the build season add or reduce the number of hours a team works?
- Is the 30 lb witholding alowance too much, and if so, how is it best reduced?
- Does robot work always expand to fill all available time?
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1. Add.
2. Too much. 10 lbs max.
3. Yes - this can be minimized with near-perfect mentorship and time management practices, but yes.
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Originally Posted by ToddF
I would give my left arm if someone would start a company making bumpers as COTS items at a reasonable cost. With a clever bracket system design, no modifications would be required, and they could be used year after year. Not having to make bumpers every year would go a long way towards reducing burnout on our team.
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"Reasonable cost" is arguable, but there is
this.
Also - I wouldn't dream of building the drivebase before knowing the game challenge.