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Unread 08-02-2017, 19:37
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Re: We are struggling.

Replies so far have focused on the shiny Robot (and Driver Station).

In addition to what the other folks said about building something that move reliably, and has some macros for autonomous, double-check that the teachers helping you are already shuffling the right papers to allow the team (plus chaperones) to travel to your event(s) (or that they have a plan to get that done early enough).

You mentioned teachers were trying to help, but you weren't clear about how much they have accomplished so far, beyond being frustrated by the FIRST sign-up processes.

Blake

PS: If your team chooses to, it can have a fun and very valuable tournament experience without a robot. Tournaments love volunteers. Also, students who aren't entangled with a robot can absorb new ideas (gotten from other teams) like sponges; can become scouting experts; can have chats with mentors, inspectors, guest speakers, etc.; can hang out together making plans for the next season (that include using this seasons parts to practice with for the next 10-11 months; can organize (ahead of time or impromptu) informal workshops or idea-exchange roundtable discussions; etc.
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