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Re: Will plexi-glass work?

Sorry to hear about your problems, but don't throw in the towel yet. It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially in your rookie year, with trying to do too much and seeing alot of things fail. You still have over a week left - see what you can do positively. Ken's idea about plywood and kit parts is a good start - get something driving so you can get some practice. A moving robot is an asset in any match - you can certainly block your opponent's corral and you can push balls even if one at a time. Use the default code - go back to square one and take smaller steps.

BTW - when you get to the competition I think you'll be surprised at how supportive other teams are. No-one will look down on you if your robot is dead, in fact they'll pitch in and try to help you get it started. You will enjoy this event regardless of how you robot performs.

Our rookie robot was named "Kenny" because it got killed every match. But we learned alot and moved on.

And don't use plexiglass/acrylic. Use Lexan/polycarbonate.
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