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Originally Posted by Bill Gold
We've had no problems with ours. Like Rickertsen2 implied earlier, it's most likely student/mentor error that caused your problem, not an IFI defect.
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He did mention an IFI defect...
I think IFI provides us with a great set of tools to quickly and easily develop a very powerful robotics control system. The RC, OI, Victor, Radio Modems and Spike are great components. Sure, they are expensive.
We can only speculate why parts from IFI are so expensive. Whether it be limited production quantities, big discounts to FIRST, labor costs or a mix of a number of reasons. These components are pricey but most seem like it's money well spent for quality components.
Frankly, I'm not as satisfied with the Breaker Panel as the other components. We ordered an extra Breaker Panel and we see the same problem with both. Unless they are securely mounted the cover wants to come off. Who knows why that is- it might be that FIRST asked for these to be developed in December. You just don't know. I just hope that next year they implement a better system to protect the PCB and electronics on the Breaker Panel.