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Re: Best Drivetrain

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Originally Posted by IbleedPink233 View Post
One of the disadvantages I see to going to a smaller footprint is the impressiveness factor. One of the most common comments that I get is "I didn't realize the robots you kids make were so big." Bigger is not always better, but it is often good for showing off, one of the best ways to promote FIRST.
Agreed! This is one of the best ways for us, as a team, to get interest. Something that is big, flashy, makes noise and looks dangerous (even if it isn't) always seems to draw attention from us high school students (and I'm not sure why...)