[quote=Ryan Dognaux]A VEX kit would be giving you the most bang for your buck here and it's the closest thing to building an actual FRC robot that you can/could buy locally. Seems that Radioshack's online store has permanantly slashed prices in half and they still have the kits in stock
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I agreed!
Even though I have 3 or 5 RCX units (not really sure because of my kids keep using them for different projects) and one VEX at home, I preferred the VEX. The options for the VEX is growing day by day and it is closer to the FRC world. Definitely try to visit the local RadioShacks for bargain parts!
I found that Home Depot supplies a variety of metal decking brackets that makes great custom parts for my VEX projects. They are easy to cut, bend, shape and drill.
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