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Re: Some Questions from a rookie team.

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4. Does FIRST Choice require you to pay shipping?
Yes, while the items are free, teams pay the shipping costs for those items.
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Re: Some Questions from a rookie team.

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1. I have noticed FIRST Choice opens Mon, what parts do you think a rookie team like us should get.
Raw materials/resources. Tools, metal, motors, gearboxes. Find what's available on FIRST Choice and grab the expensive items off that list.

To better gauge this, take a look at last year's KOP and what you receive.

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2. I have Noticed that the GTX 560 is really cheap on FIRST Choice, do you think it would be a good idea to get these and sell them to raise money? (Is this even allowed?)
Generally, for a team that's just starting up an inventory, you can generally put FIRST Choice to good use. As far as allowed is concerned, I haven't seen a rule about this, but I suppose the morals of this are up to your team.

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Selling parts from the kit (and FIRST Choice is part of the kit) is frowned upon in the strongest of terms. Incorporating unused items in other team projects fares much better.
Hmm, first I'm hearing about this. Since FIRST Choice seems to be companies dumping inventories anyways, I don't quite get this...
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Re: Some Questions from a rookie team.

Hello from 1610...

First you might want to contact team 3331 which is near-by to you for advice.
One of their mentors used to be on our team. We started in 2005 and still have
some things we've never used from our rookie year. You might want to hang on
to things even if you don't use them as one year you might need them.

Hand tools...you can never have enough of. A good drill press and miter
saw with a aluminium blade will help a lot. You'll need at least one good vice
and work bench. Be prepared to buy lots of parts , but if you design and
plan your robot well that will help keep the parts list (and spare parts)
down. Try to keep spares of your most important parts. You can never have
enough Victors and other controllers. In the off season they can be used for
practice and training. Don't forget the safety stuff. Keep plenty of safety
glasses and a good first aid kit on hand.

Its also a good idea to contact your regional director and area senior mentor
for advice and help. Other teams near-by can help sometimes. Your probably
going to go to the NC regional and they have a good bunch of folks that run
that.
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