Practice Time

Originally Posted by GCentola

Practice time makes a huge difference, and I think Tim-Tim said it perfectly as it pertains to a competition. Making it to Einstein starts before kickoff. Having an effectively trained, motivated team that works together very well will bring a great start to the season. After kickoff, a well thought out strategy and a well-designed robot will improve you chances. You guys always produce quality robots, but it doesn't stop there. Making it to Einstein requires the effort to never stop improving. Once you have a great robot and strategy, practice will make you even better. In terms of driving, some teams aim to have their drive base done and operational by week 2. As far as actual practice time, i dont think there is a specific number...but more probably wont hurt. Best of luck this season!

Disclaimer: I haven't actually been to Einstein, so I'm only guessing that what I said is about right.

I understand how 2 weeks is a more viable option for top teams, but I've been researching bases like the kitbot on steroids and it seems to be something easily completed in a day or so. A simple electronics board can easily be mounted on from there, and you're set. If the game permits it, we should have our base done by Wednesday or Thursday, 4 or 5 days after. We plan to have the electronics for it being built at the same time, essentially having a drivable base by the end of the 1st week. I've read a lot about teams having whole bases and drives completed by the 2nd week, but with the method we're thinking of, it seems like a viable option to have it done in the 1st week. Is there anything I'm not getting here?