OK, folks, time for me to put in my two cents...
I have some significant feelings about Battlebots. This discussion appears to have gotten to a point that my feelings are irrelevant, however. As a result, my feelings will remain unsaid.
In essence, when you talk about Battlebots in comparison to FIRST, you're really comparing apples to oranges. Sure, they're both arenas to compete robots, but the forum of each competition is completely different.
Nonetheless, the strategy and the mission are still the same. Entertainment and teamwork, combined with imagination, aluminum, steel, electrical components and zippy ties
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So, the competitions are different, but at the same time, they're quite similar. Kat, congratulations on your awesome idea to build a combat bot. I wish you well. Everyone else, support your fellow robot-eers!
Until next time...
~ Chip ~