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Re: Robots after the competition

If all else fails, ask the school for a compromise. Explain to them the virtues of having an extra running bot for demos, practice driving, and practice programming. Ask them if you can have a maximum of 2 on hand. Let the students (Past and Present) vote on which bots get to stick around. This will keep your alumni involved (at least until you trash their machine), and it will give you a working second bot to try stuff out on.

About 10 out of 14 Killerbee robots are still around. Most can be revived with a quick dusting, but some require a lot more. If Bungee and/or rubber bands are critical to it functioning, they seem to only have a lifespan of a couple years before that stuff needs replacing.

Billfred is right though that this seems like a symptom of a larger issue. Try to get involved at open houses and other stuff. Show the school the value of your team. Have each person write a personal letter to your Super-intendent and principle letting them know what this has meant to you. Most importantly, invite them to a competition or schedule a meeting and show them picutres. If they are not involved they won't get it. It is your job as a FRC member to get them involved enough to get their support.
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