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Unread 14-02-2005, 20:35
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Re: Where do you build YOUR robot?

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Originally Posted by bradford86
We build our robot in our schools manufacturing lab. It is a very good place to build at. We have the computer lab, with 30 or so computers running Inventor, right outside the door into the manufacturing lab we have a full size playing field and on the other side is all of our equipment. We use 3 mills, 4 or 5 lathes, 2 TIG welders, and all sorts of other tools. So far this year, we haven't had any parts made outside of our lab.
Currently, you have the best conditions.

I think it depends mostly on a team's luck, though. Our school has no vacant and usable rooms. There's one under our courtyard (it actually used to be a firing range) but it's literally swamped with plants growing in there. There's also one below the auditorium but that has no electricity. However, if a team can net enough money from sponsors I guess they can rent space from local unused warehouses (which our community has none).
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