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Originally Posted by chris31
So January is the start of a new season. What do I need to do before then as far as registering and getting the parts.
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Your $6000 registration fee includes the kit of parts, which you receive at kickoff, and entry into one regional. On top of the kit which you receive, you will probably need to purchase tools (drills, hacksaws, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) and find some place to work. Having access to a machine shop is best, but many teams get by with just a drill press and a band saw. Depending on what you want to build, you may also need to purchase metal, fasteners, chains and sprockets, gears, etc.
If students are responsible for arranging their own travel, you can build a robot for as little as $1000 above the registration fee (back in 2002, when registration was $5000, my team had a $6000 budget).