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Unread 03-12-2004, 12:34
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Re: How much do you design before kickoff?

We are testing a new shift mechanism with our spare 2004 trannys on our 2003 frame. We want to further cut the weight of the system. We went from pressure to vacuum during last build season, what could we have thought of in the off season??? This will give us 2 two speed bots to teach and practive robot operation with before we have an 2005 rolling chassis, build week 2-3 time frame.

No specific designs though because we keep expecting FIRST to turn the game upside down on us. We will look at priciples that could be applied to many area such as transmission design and research frame materials.

Pete
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