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Re: New FTC Platform
I got so many complaints about the kit from several teams (who will stay hidden). From my general impression of the complaints, the kit wasn't thought through very well, quite inconvinient in building (holes don't align), programming was difficult, parts were awkward to use, and it generally wasn't suited towards a FRC style game. Its closer to FLL, where the challenge of teams is to perform tasks (just look at the showcase).

I have to admit I am very disappointed in what FIRST has come up with.

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