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Originally Posted by GUI
Craig, anything you could offer would be useful and greatly appreciated.
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Sure thing. I don't actually have class tomorrow, so let me boot into windows and I'll get to work.
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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber
Craig, I have to disagree on the durability of the kit frame. Having used the kit frame this year I can say that the machine took quite a pounding. It survived plowing at full speed into both the center divider's support pole and the back wall as well as 2 regionals, Championships, Kettering, and WMRI. That frame worked wonderfully out of the box for us.
That being said, the frame has limitations for some teams and I feel that having not one but multiple open source chassis available would be an interesting way of helping out teams.
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Bumpers. I've had bad experiences with kitbot frames without bumpers. If bumpers are mandatory again in 2k9, then the kitbot is a viable options for rookies. I have a feeling they will be, so more power to the rookie teams. I also believe that teams can learn more about material selection and strength of design if they must design their own chassis. If you can correctly design a FIRST chassis that doesn't bend once, chances are you've learned enough to do build your own car chassis (not nearly advanced as automakers, duh).