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Re: Some Questions from a rookie team.
A very important item to get is a good quality scale, one such as this one:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/OHA...XK1?Pid=search It is important that the read out give you .2 lbs precision or better and be tethered rather than right on the scale, so you can see the weight of your robot while its on the scale. You'll want to have a 'weight budget' for the various portions of your robot and weigh things often. A common rookie issue is an overweight robot, resulting in major cutting when you get to the regional. |
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Re: Some Questions from a rookie team.
I agree that $2000 might be a little light for robot build season.
As for fundraising ideas, we run to carwashes, one in the spring and the other in the fall every year. We make really good money on these. The trick is to pre-sell the tickets instead of collecting the money when people show up. Approach local businesses and ask for a small donaton, like $100. The hardware store, the pizza place, even the gardening store and small service businesses. |
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