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Re: **FIRST EMAIL**/Advance Materials List and Autodesk Virtual Kit of Parts Informat

Polycarb - Something non-structural. I don't think it will be used to laminate something else because they allow substitutions. The most likely substitute would be plexi, which shatters easily. I am thinking its transparency is key. As mentioned before, perhaps there is an area that you can see but your robot cannot reach. Perhaps the camera is supposed to see though it, but i doubt it. Glare would be an issue.

Diamond plate - The texture of this item is probably fairly critical. Its fairly thick, and there is ALOT(4'x8') of it. Maybie it laminates the plywood, although i doubt it or it would be optional. I also do not think it is meant to be bent into anything because not all teams have a sheet metal bender. I think the robot will be driving on this stuff. Perhaps it is made into a box supported by the smaller wood. Perhaps it is integrated into something with the polycarb.

2x4s - Obviously part of some sort of raised structure. Ramp? Platform? Game piece dispensers?

1x3s and 1x5s - They are probably too skinny to be structural. I think they are a very key piece. I'm thinking maybie they form a supprot structure for something else. My guess is some sort of game piece dispenser or holder or goal.
plywood - Probably the decking for the structure as well as other things. There are several thicknesses. There is the same amount of polycarb as 1/4" Maybie there will be a curved slippery hill? The platform will be very sizable.

Deck Screws - Hold everything together.

Drywall Screws - ??? Screw the floor down?

Bolts Washers and Nuts - 4" long. thats pretty long and there are 8 opf them.
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