What is in you dream FIRST robotics team shop?

[UndergroundVoid]

Well the title is pretty much the question. So what things would you have in your dream shop or even great things you may have now that are unique? this can be anything such as stuff like judging station, etc. now go Crazy.

[blaxbb]

Well who can say that they haven't wanted to play with one of these.

[Koko Ed]

The coolest thing you can have for your robotics site is better than the newest shiniest mill, more powerful than the One Million Gig computer lab and even beats two kilometers of space! It's a key that gives you access to your shop that doesn't leave you beholden to a school or a place of business. You can come and go as you please to do the work that needs to be done. NOW THAT IS A COOL FEATURE (which we have)!

[Alan Anderson]

The TechnoKats already have an amazing place. Plenty of room, plenty of tools large and small, plenty of electricity, a Coke machine, a large door to the outside, lots of storage space, a full-sized practice field...and availability even when the school is closed.

I'd add two things to make it even more awesome: a convenient restroom, and sanctioned internet access.

[MrForbes]

It sure would be nice to have a shop that wouldn't need to be cleaned up at the end of each work session!

[scottydoh]

Originally Posted by squirrel

It sure would be nice to have a shop that wouldn't need to be cleaned up at the end of each work session!

I agree!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by squirrel

It sure would be nice to have a shop that wouldn't need to be cleaned up at the end of each work session!

You mean it comes with one of these (or an army of them if you really are messy)?

[acdcfan259]

More space

[JaneYoung]

Administrators, politicians who can make a difference in placing education, science, and technology as a priority for our children and their future, sponsors, students, and parents who 'get it'.

We have a wonderful space/shop. It would be nice if more folks knew about it and understood it better. We keep putting the word out there.

[roboticWanderor]

possibly those politicians and administrators could dedicate some of those resorces to replace some of the ancient machines in our shop (i swear some of them are older than our coach, and that is oooooold) and possibly upgrade us from a "trainer" cnc mill with it's little 1/8" endmill!
i <3 our shop as it is, but i wish they would let us use the gym to practice on!

or one of these

[sgreco]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

You mean it comes with one of these (or an army of them if you really are messy)?

My team seriously needs one of these, then maybe we can fit the couch that we've been dreaming about for months (The programmers would take it over, though).

If that thing recycled we could make enough money off diet coke cans to pay for the kit. (or the new controller)

[smurfgirl]

My dream shop would be full of cabinets, drawers, etc. just like it is now. They would all be labeled, just like they are now. But, everyone would put the parts back in the right drawer, not just me. That way we'd all be able to find things, instead of relying on Ellen.

Also, I'm with Koko Ed that it would be great to get into the shop without having to worry about the school, what hours our janitors are working, etc.

[J_Greco]

Originally Posted by Sgreco27

If that thing recycled we could make enough money off diet coke cans to pay for the kit.

It is important to note that these coke cans are half-filled and are literally ALL OVER THE PLACE! It seems that our mentors are primarily responsible for this mess, even though there are only a few of them...

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by roboticWanderor

possibly those politicians and administrators could dedicate some of those resorces to replace some of the ancient machines in our shop (i swear some of them are older than our coach, and that is oooooold) and possibly upgrade us from a "trainer" cnc mill with it's little 1/8" endmill!
i <3 our shop as it is, but i wish they would let us use the gym to practice on!

Yup..let's keep working on it. And Bertucci is younger than me, Lewis. They could be ancient instead of oooooold. Oh wait they are...

[dbell]

*Enough small hand-tools so that everyone can have their own.
*A vacuum system that cleans up all the shavings and dust instantly.
*A full size, exact match, regulation practice field.
*An infinite supply and excellent selection of materials, all perfectly organized.
*water fountains and mountain dew fountains
*enough computers so that anyone can CAD or program, anytime.
*Plasma, laser, and regular CNC machines.
*A nice powder coating machine

And of course in the dream shop you need...
The ultimate FIRST team who can design the ultimate robot every year!!