Feasibility of Starting a Team

[Allison K]

I'm not sure that there's a right vs. wrong in this situation. Some thoughts to consider...

Why do you want to do FRC?
Consider writing out your answers. What do you want to get out of FRC that you aren't getting out of FTC? If you do go the FRC route, it will be easier to ask others to support you if you can explain the value that you hope to gain.

What resources do you really need to do FRC?
Make a list. Include human, material, financial, facilities, time, and fabrication resources. (If you don't know how to do this, PM me, and I'll share with you my list). Once again, if you do go the FRC route, it will be easier if you know what you need.

What are the risks of attempting FRC?
What could go wrong? Why are your parents concerned? What do you stand to lose if the FRC team didn't pan out how you had hoped?

Having done the previous two tasks, are the benefits worth the costs and risks?
Be honest with yourself.