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View Poll Results: Are you using the frame included in the Kit of Parts This year (why or why not)
Yes, but just for early testing (not for the competition) and we are building our own for our final bot. 18 36.73%
No, we are building our own frame. 18 36.73%
Yes, Im going to use it for the competition 13 26.53%
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Re: Kit of Parts Frame

The kitbot provided really is the best thing that FIRST has given in the kit for a while. It is not only well designed, but easy to use. While the transmissions are large and by some evaluations heavy, they are well designed, robust, and very easy to use. I think many people are falling into the classic trap of pride when they dismiss using these components. As a poor team with limited machining facilities, these kit components are simply amazing. We are simply switching to different wheels in order to get better traction.

As far as robustness, the frame is quite tough. As long as you put some thought into how you mount other devices and components to it, it will be more than able to withstand the rigors of "appropriate robot interation". The hole pattern on all of the frame rails make it easy to customize and mount systems to. I think that many teams may end up designing their own frames that are just as strong and more heavy, as well as their own transmissions that provide simmilar reduction but have less efficiency or robustness.

Whatever components you decide to use or not use, you should put some real thought into the reasoning behind the decision. One of the most important things to making a good design decision is to have a rationale for making the decision. Many people depend far too much on intuition and pre judging designs rather than on calculations and testing.

I want to extend my thanks and congradualtions to Paul and John, the creators of the kitbot. You guys did a tremendous job. We might have our best drivetrain ever this year.

Good luck to everyone

Rob
 


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