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Re: [FTC]: Tetrix structural components @ Pitsco

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Originally Posted by gblake View Post
Measure twice and cut once! Prototype ideas with parts from previous competitions...

Blake
Maybe I am mistaken but wasn't the original idea of FTC to be the low cost prototyping for FRC? Why should you have to low cost prototype for this system with another kit, at that point you could just just cardboard and ductape like the old days.

I guess I could go on a vex vs. Tetrix rant, but I think that won't be productive. I wonder what the possibility of these parts dropping in price are after they have sold x quantity. Also it would be interesting to see what new accessories they come out with, as right now they don't have some of the things I know I would need for a competitive robot ( rack and pinion for example)
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