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Re: Banebots Return policy
FIRST is large enough now that suppliership is a big deal for companies like BaneBots, and I think they are taking the problem seriously and will do all in their power to rectify it, fast. It seems that the only widespread problem is with the carrier plates, and the troubleshooting/fixing process is moving forward on many fronts with the help of many teams.

Maybe it's an opportunity to pursue new avenues of engineering that aren't always explored in FIRST - teach and learn about different types of carbon steel, FEA, heat treatment, EDM, etc. Teams with these resources can share information and parts. Teams without can pioneer simpler, low-tech solutions. And in the process, a product line will be improved by its customers - I can't think of a better way. Maybe this is the real challenge...that stuff with the tubes and rack is just for show.

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