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Re: Having a Hard Time Getting Members Involved

If you have the resources to build a "twin" or practice bot, that is a great avenue for helping members who are unsure of their skills (1) quickly decide if this is their cup of tea or not, and (2) let them work on a meaningful project with a bit more flexibility in completion time and workmanship.

On top of that, having a twin can really save the day when you have shipped knowing there is a problem that needs to be ironed out, and to provide practice for drivers.

We've done this the past three years, and as a result every class of graduating seniors has been replaced by ranks of motivated and competent underclassmen.
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