Team Sustainability

[Tom Ore]

I don't have a good answer for you. Some of the problems you are wrestling with are common to many teams. We've had to move our build site about 8 times so far.

You don't need access to a well equiped machine shop. You can learn to design competitive robots with fairly simple tools - many teams do that. We have a collection of hand tools, an inexpensive drill press and an aluminum chop saw - and that's it. We won two regionals this year so complicated machining capability is not required.

I'm not sure you want to give up on the school system just yet. The relationship may be a bit strained but I'd recommend you hang in there a bit longer and work to improve things. Maybe try to recruit another teacher that will be a stronger supporter for your team.