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Re: Opinion Poll: Proliferation of Prefbricated Parts

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Originally Posted by XaulZan11 View Post
I think this is a common feeling on the matter.

I think this is a fantastic discussion to bring up. I do think it is only a matter of time before companies start selling kits to make game specific systems (intake, climber, shooter...) that could be combined to build a complete robot. The past few years have brought companies building complete robots, providing CAD drawings and selling kits of the more challenging to produce parts for these robot systems. The next step is for companies to explicitly sell robot systems along with step by step instructions.

If there is a market for it, if it is cost effective for the company, and if the prices fall within the rules, let the free market do its thing.

Nobody forces anyone to buy anything.

Do people take issue with companies making a profit?

Heck, if I had the start up money and the man power, I'd be selling my own game specific kits. Business is business.
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