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Re: How Much Defense Can You Play?
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I believe there will be two major types of defense bots this year. One is a tall robot sent to block shots, and the other is a quick, strong robot who will just get in the way in the middle of the field. A good driver can cause havoc with as much space as there is.
Why not have a net, and a strong robot?
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Why not have a net, and a strong robot?
You certainly could, you'd just have to pay special attention to your drive train and center of gravity.
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Why not have a net, and a strong robot?
How's your teams build coming along? Plan to climb?
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How's your teams build coming along? Plan to climb?
climb yes, shoot maybe...if we get time
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