Changing the face of the game..

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Posted by Michael Martus.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Coach on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central H.S. and Delphi Automotives Systems.

Posted on 11/7/99 7:34 PM MST


In Reply to: Imaging a modular tank... posted by Joe Johnson on 11/7/99 6:38 PM MST:



In conversation with several teams this past weekend, including Truck Town, this topic was very hot.

Modular design so broken or improved modules may be brought to the next competition, or even repairs to modules removed (broken) and taken back for repairs after replacing with a like units to ship was the thought of the day.

This really stresses the importance of prints and spare parts. Low budget teams are reallllllly at a disadvantage in this area.

I would rather see FIRST allow the 6 weeks build, but you keep your robot until you compete. Yes, the build time is longer but the quality and durability would be greater.

I think the value of the 6 week stress of building is over-rated. There is value to improving your design and making it reliable. Just think of the machines that would be at Epcot..... real powerful battles.

What do you think about the 6 week build, is it still worthwile?

My personal opinion only.