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Re: Watcha Say?

I'm familiar with programs that have started off in FTC, with the full intention of growing to FRC, which they eventually do. I've also seen programs that are 100% VRC, and they enjoy every bit of it, including hosting events, building 3-4 robots in a week, etc.

What I'm saying is it all depends on what you are trying to do. Spreading the word of robotics can be done across each platform, but perhaps it's easier to convince a group of people to spend $500 as compared to $5000 in order to "learn." If you want competition, my opinion is that nothing beats an FRC event, and competing in one is beyond exhilarating.

Looks like your club is facing two different views, and I'd urge you to explore both views. Perhaps go with VEX for a couple of years. Build a strong foundation of community organization and gather sponsors. After a couple of years, hit the FRC scene full throttle. The opposite view is go ahead and go with FRC, and during the off season, do VRC, host an event, inspire teams, etc. (For the past few years, my team has taken the latter approach)

I know that my post doesn't lay out a clear answer, and unfortunately, I don't think there is one. Just like all robots you have/will build, building a team requires making decisions and dealing with the consequences.

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