Thread: [FTC]: What could replace Vex in FTC?
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Re: [FTC]: What could replace Vex in FTC?
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Originally Posted by ManicMechanic View Post
There are many wonderful aspects of FRC that FTC would do well to emulate such as the level of excellence and the communication & encouragement between teams. But the one weakness of FRC that I believe FTC was created to combat is that FRC is inaccessible to certain populations – those with limited finances, and those without a certain level of technical support. Also, because of the high level of technical expertise required, it is rather difficult for rookie teams to break in. It is my impression that while FIRST is not deliberately trying to create an “anti-FRC” with FTC, it is not necessarily trying to create a smaller replica of it, either.
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http://www.usfirst.org/what/fvc/default.aspx?id=380
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