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Originally posted by Gadget470
No.. the POINT of weighing without the batteries is for equality. As has been stated by a few people, not every battery has the same weight.
130lbs = 130lbs with battery.
130lbs with battery = 116-117 lbs of materals + 13-14 lbs battery.
Has your team ever had to make speed holes to cut a 1/2 lb? Why do that when you can grab a different battery and problem is solved? That's what many teams do. Weigh in with a lighter battery, inspect at 130lbs, then go in to the field at 131 lbs.
1lb can make the difference between an assembly working and not working. I say.. make it fair for all.
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Brandon, this is a very good point.
I guess I didn't really understand "what all the fuss was about" until you phrased it like this.
I wonder if FIRST has ever considered this?
It seems like a trivial issue, but there is a definite something to it.
John