Who makes their own wheels?

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint

We were having a normal discussion about a simple offseason project, when the trolls show up with "WW2056D" and then we get told that for 99.99% of teams it is a waste of time.

Constructive criticism is one thing, but dang.

They're looking at the problem from a different paradigm than you are. Many mentors on this forum are trying to find the perfect intersection of teaching students, inspiring the team, and maximizing competitive success. You're clearly more interested in the specific lessons that can be taught about locomotion from wheel design in addition to manufacturing, etc. So while their advice isn't really relevant to you, it's useful for other people to learn why teams that prioritize optimization of resources / competitiveness don't machine wheels in the regular season. You've got plenty of valid reasons to do what you're doing; rock on.

Yes it can be taught many ways, this is one way I selected.

And I don't think people are objecting to that, really, they're objecting to when you asserted that everyone who doesn't make that decision is opting not to teach their students!

So 2056 doesn't teach students or collaborate with other teachers in the offseason?