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Originally Posted by Sperkowsky
I admit I haven't and I'm not trying to start an arguement. My point was not to go after them particular but elite teams in general no student built can compete with a mentor built bot. Period.
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I really don't agree that a student built bot couldn't compete with a powerhouse, or what you are calling a 'mentor built bot'. Considering that I have seen teams that I am 100% sure that their students built the robot (just from going to their build space or them being able to help us in ours), that are able to be consistent contenders in their area.
For elite teams, it isn't a thing of mentors usually, its usually experience and how well these teams' students understand what works and doesn't work in FRC, and then pass their information and knowledge from upperclassmen to underclassmen.
On our team, our mentors are pretty hands-off, and the only time they help with fabrication is when we need to use certain equipment. However, they do offer great advice and insight for a validated opinion on when there is debate.
But that may not be the best way for some teams. Run your team how you want to, and we will run ours our way.