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Originally Posted by JohnBoucher
There are many retired engineers out there, you just need to find them and not scare them off.
Letters to the editor for your local newspaper and contacting tv stations explaining your situation should get you some help. It worked for us.
You will need to keep it simple so you don't overwhelm the people helping you. FIRST , the FIRST engineering staff and Andymark will supply you with enough parts to make a running robot in the KOP. They do a great job with the rookie kit.
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They don't always have to be engineers either. This year the acquisition I am most excited about is a retired millwright who loves to tinker.
I also bolded/underlined a section that always needs more emphasis. FRC is a competition. Don't forget this and build something because it will be cool, build something that is competitive. There is no shame in using the KOP stuff, it is there to be used.