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Re: Robot Tips For Rookie Teams

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Originally Posted by wasayanwer97 View Post
...Other pieces of advice (for a rookie team):
1. Use the KOP. I've seen a fair share of team, even veteran ones, who try to build their own drive train and end up with one less competent than the KOP. The KOP may not necessarily be the best, but it's reliable and allows you to focus on your mechanisms .
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With out a doubt, this is the best advice in my estimation. To add to that, build it and have it running within the first week before you worry about scoring mechanisms.

David