Why do we bother bagging?

[zinthorne]

My team has built out of a garage for its entire existence, last year was our first year with a second robot. We do not have access to a water jet cutting machine or cnc machine, yet we still made a second bot and a very good one too. It only took us an extra few days to finish the second robot.This was made possible by planning ahead and getting the parts for the second robot during the 6 weeks when parts on the final bot were finalized. Granted our second robot was not perfectly identical, but it was very close. Bagging the robot should be used, because it simulates real world deadlines. Yes, it is an honor system, but all teams should be trustworthy enough to bag their robot.