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Originally Posted by Ed Law
Hi Isaac,
I am concern that if you get every rookie team a running chassis at the end of the first weekend, it is great for the veteran teams because they do not have to rescue these rookie teams in week 4 or 5 when they are busy themselves. However we may be taking away some of the learning opportunities. Rookie teams need to struggle a little, put in some effort, some sweat, read the manuals, documentation and try things out. If the veteran teams do too much, the rookie teams may not learn anything, and they will continue to be dependent on veteran teams for help.
Ed
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The dependence factor is one that concerns me too. That is why I would make sure that the assistants are exactly that. Assistance. Make sure the directions are followed and understood. As you are aware, damage can occur when things are improperly assembled. Talking with some of the OCCRA folks, they do similar things to this. This helps teams out a bunch.
While I agree that you don't learn as much without struggling, I also don't think it is worth while to beat ones head against the wall. I can give a student a physics, calculus, and a geartrain analysis book and while technically they have all the tools to succeed, the chance of success is low.
Think of this as a basics fundamental tools course to kick teams off in the write direction. That way there are less questions about which part needs a washer (both your team and the other Rookies we helped had this issue), and more How would I adpat this motor.