Hi everyone, I think that there has been a lot of discussion over whether or not 3D printed parts should be legalized, such as this insightful post from last season . Instead, I wanted to brainstorm what a theoretical implementation of 3D printed parts for VRC would look like. I think that the mos…

It would be cool to have a glowy scuff controller I’d prefer PETG or nylon if vex was going to make a filament a vex 3D printer would probabaly cost around $1000 if they were going to make their own I’m guessing I’m all for 3D printing tho [image]

PETG or Nylon would necessitate enclosures, at least imo. I think that if they do it in house, costs could definitely hit as high as $1000. However, I could see VEX partnering with a company like Flashforge or Makerbot to offer low cost solutions similar to ones I see in the classroom currently. I’…

I’m the person that started the June 2021 thread about 3D printing. It ran from June to August. So about 115 days ago. Across the summer (and when that thread was alive) I had a number of conversations about 3D printing and VRC with a wide variety of people. Since then I’ve taken the stance tha…

I don’t think weight is a viable option for the limit. Either you’d need teams to remove all 3D printed parts from their robot for weighing, which is a nonstarter for several reasons, or you need them to print out a separate set of parts for weighing. If we’re going so far as suggesting custom PLA …

What are some ways that VEX could bring 3D printed parts to VRC?

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kmmohn December 8, 2021, 8:06pm 5

Again?, How about limiting this discussion to once a year…

Keep in mind 2 things: (1) RECF makes the rules, not VEX, and they are a nonprofit. (2) VEX makes educational products, they do not make the rules, and the competitive robotics market is probably not a big driving force for their economic/business model.