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Originally Posted by Steve Yasick
What about that kit of parts? Zeeland has tubs of wheels, motors, wire...etc that we have never used. I am sure that we can find a better way to do the kit of parts that will be fair (I hate that word) for all of us and cheaper for FIRST.
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This and the other post related to kit expenses got me thinking. We know there are a few required items, e.g. control system, speed controllers, motors, etc. But what if the rest of the kits were a-la-carte? It may be a logistical nightmare, but what if only core components were packaged for the "kit" at kickoff? Teams could then order parts as needed, like extra motors, pneumatics, sensors, and such. I know a few teams who have stockpiles of pneumatics, motors, optical sensors, gyros, etc. from previous years, unused but still paid for as part of the kit. Even if it's only a few hundred dollars saved, it will still help. I also know there's a bunch of issues with this sort of thing, but it's an idea which may be worth considering, especially to smaller, less funded teams who really need the money.