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What makes something good build quality?

First, to specifically answer your question. Good build quality is when the bot operates at the limits of the materials & design NOT the quality of assembly, the motor power is put to use moving stuff not creating friction/heat, and you don’t have to keep fixing stuff that breaks. To achieve that, here are some guidelines. Bearings should be checked to make sure the shaft rotates without friction or feeling ‘notchy’. If you feel notches, the bearing is damaged (usually from overtightening). …