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Re: quick question to all about why using KOP metal.
-Cheap
-No fancy machining, which we can't do, required.
-Faster to put together.
-I have tried and failed to break it.
-easy to adapt to.
We are welding the joints of it instead of bolts this year, but it held up through 2 events last year with no bumpers and bolts with no problem.
In general (there are many exceptions) teams using the Kitbot are somewhat lacking in the resource department, and without welding, precise machining, etc. their robots are more likely to break. Teams with these resources can build stronger robots easier, and also tend to use these resources to make their own chassis to fit their needs better.
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Last edited by Joe G. : 06-02-2008 at 19:36.
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