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Re: What makes a "Powerhouse"?

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Originally Posted by pandamonium View Post
powerhouse teams seem to have the robot complete between 1 and 2 weeks early, to allow room for programing, autonomous mode, and driver training. This is attributed to dedication and planning but I think that it is important to note that some teams do not build until the last minute.
I wouldn't say they're "complete" in weeks 1 and 2, it's almost impossible to build a high caliber machine in that time... Weeks 3 and 4 would be a better estimate, but there are some "powerhouse" teams that aren't "Complete" until their first regional...
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