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Unread 10-09-2014, 11:35
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Re: [FTC]: COTS Freedoms

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I think its awesome, there were many frustrating things we couldn't use. I cant even tell you how many hours we have spent making hinges out of raw materials instead of being able to just buy a $1 component.
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Re: [FTC]: COTS Freedoms

Simple parts are the easy consideration and I imagine the reason for the rule change. I also see the other end of the spectrum where well funded teams can purchase some expensive hardware.

I wonder if it'd make sense to swap platforms, sans the tetrix electronics one could just use actobotics parts, or vex materials right?
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