Some basic questions from a newbie Robotics team

Connor, the aggression, disrespect, and lack of professionalism displayed in your post is uncalled for and actively inhibits the process of productive civil discussion. I would respond to your points respectfully, but the tone of your post is so incendiary that I doubt any further productive discussion would result. If you truly become this upset because a member of the forum respectfully disagrees with you, then I suggest you take a break away from the computer before coming back and taking a second look at the situation to determine if there is a good reason to be so upset. There is no need to use such condescending language in the course of a civil discussion on this forum. Such language is unproductive and does not foster a welcoming environment, something that is especially important when it comes to welcoming new teams into the competition. When you have to begin a post with “Honestly, this may sting a bit”, that should trigger a self reflection on if what you are about to post is truly worded in the most productive manner.