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Re: New FTC Platform
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I didn't say IFI and VeX, I said IFI and FIRST (no red herring). VeX is part of IFI. I stated that if FIRST suddenly realized they needed a new kit for next year this year, there would be no way for us to test this new kit until now, which is happening.
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Sorry - I meant to say that any split between IFI and FIRST is irrelevant. What does a split between them have to do with whether or not the FTC rules say that I must buy and use a Vex kit?
Suppose some other non profit wants to run a robotics program using Vex kits - Must they "join" with IFI? And then later on if they "split" must they stop using Vex products? I think not, they and their participants can simply buy and use the kits. - Definite Red Herring.
I don't think that FIRST suddenly realized that they needed a new kit. I think that fairly long ago FIRST took a decision to switch kits; perhaps as part of a bigger decision.
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I'd also like to bring up the point that the expensive part of the vEx kits (the hardware) will be reusable next year
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While it must be possible, I wouldn't count on getting a lot of mileage out of that option. In the blog pictures and videos, the new parts don't look like they are going to mate up very well with the Vex parts.
Blake
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Last edited by gblake : 15-04-2008 at 23:43.
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