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Unread 18-05-2006, 21:37
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Re: Do we have to buy a kit?

Well, there are certainly some items in the kit that are necessary for all FIRST robots, no matter how much you can make yourself. To have a functional robot and still stay within the competition rules, many kit items were necessary such as the motors, IFI Robot Controller, OI, etc. Under the 2006 rules, a KOP (Kit Of Parts) was not optional, every team that registered got one. There was also no process that I know of to return any of the items obtained through the KOP to FIRST or IFI and receive a refund. I cannot imagine this changing in the near future, but I suppose it is possible.

If you are looking for things to do with the unused materials in your kit, try contacting other local teams and seeing if they need anything. This year, some teams used materials from the kitbot frame that other teams graciously donated to them to help make hoppers and other sub-assemblies. You could also try posting some of the items on CD-swap, to see if you can swap your stuff with another team for something you can use.
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