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Re: FRC "Survival Scenario" Exercise

You need to view this from a logical point of view. The first 11 are guaranteed. You get a laser cutter and sell it. Mentors/teachers can't be bought. Their worth is limitless. An area to work is also tough to find. Depending on what you roll, you may have to sell the CNC as well. With all that money you now have, you can buy pretty much everything else on the list. And if you have a lucky roll, you will have plenty of money to spare. Just like that you have everything on the list except for a laser cutter. With all that equipment and some smart decisions, you will have a very successful year, get a good sponsor who will buy you a laser cutter and anything else you need.
  1. Laser OR water jet cutter
  2. An active teacher and supportive school of your choice (1)
  3. A mentor of your choice with mechanical engineering expertise
  4. A mentor of your choice with expertise in all non-engineering matters
  5. A mentor of your choice with programming expertise
  6. A mentor of your choice with electrical engineering expertise
  7. A mentor of your choice with CAD/Inventor expertise
  8. A mentor of your choice with FRC strategic design expertise
  9. Team Meeting Area (2)
  10. Full Size Practice Area (Space, Carpet, Driver Stations - No Game Elements)
  11. 3 Axis CNC & tooling
  12. Initial registration fee (1 regional OR 2 districts)
  13. Registration Fee for additional regional OR district championship
  14. Sheet metal bending capabilities
  15. Welding capabilities
  16. Mill & tooling
  17. Lathe & tooling
  18. Belt sander + grinder + arbor press
  19. Drill press & bit set + Band saw
  20. Travel expenses (hotel, transportation, food) for two competition events
  21. Two Laptops with OS + Internet access
  22. $500 Visa Debit Card
  23. $500 worth of raw material (aluminum, steel, polycarb)
  24. $500 voucher for VEX/VEX Pro
  25. $500 voucher for AndyMark
  26. $500 voucher for McMaster-Carr
  27. $500 voucher for Lowe’s or Home Depot
  28. Basic power tools (Cordless drill + bit set, Dremel, etc.)
  29. Pit Set Up of your choice + Robot Cart
  30. Basic hand tools + Measurement tools + Electrical tools (nothing powered)
  31. Six additional batteries and chargers
  32. Team Uniforms (sufficient quantity for all team members)
  33. Team Button Give Aways (sufficient quantity for all events)
  34. Unique Team Give Away (sufficient quantity for all events)
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