Our team still has every robot since 2000 more or less intact in storage in our room. Most work to some extent or another.
The problem we have is that the FIRST controller keeps changing and the old robots are getting obsolete so we cant fix them or get new parts. I understand that the 2007 control system will be incompatible with the old ones so all the old robots will be obsolete for field use.
Old machines are great teaching tools. Some of ours look like they fought in wars but each has a legacy of great memories to share with the new team members.
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