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Unread 19-02-2002, 22:06
Rick Gibbs Rick Gibbs is offline
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Just think of where you can go from here.

I used to agree with you, but I have a different opinion now. When our team (T-Rx, 145) started six years ago, we had practically no machining or welding experience, I was the only engineer on the team (and I'm Chemical, not Mechanical), no access to a professional machine shop, no CAD experience, and struggled to put a running robot together. It was frustrating, but it was a blast - as fun as any other year we've had. Bottom line - I can completely understand where you are right now - I was there. AND the great part is that we all learned more by trying to be creative with what we had.

Since then, the program has improved each year. We've added a couple mechanical engineers. We have CAD and Inventor 'experts'. We've added an aluminum welder who teaches the students how to weld. We have the support of a machine shop with a CNC mill. We have volunteers from 5 local companies.

It's not about where you are, it's about where you can go. Enjoy where you are now - you never be there again. Strive for continuous improvement year after year.
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