We are looking forward to welcoming Team 5665 from Istanbul, Turkey to the Central Illinois Regional.
Lots of good input on pits, but most of the suggestion for pit accessories won't fit in their luggage.
Power here in the USA is 120v and 60 Hz, so some of your powered items may not work here. Bradley University has two full machine shops close to the pit area, so power tools will be available to all teams attending the Central Illinois Regional.
I suggest that you bring your team banner and sponsor information, so you can display it in your 10' x 10' pit. If you have a team flag, bring that as well. Bring safety glasses for every team member in your luggage, not your shipping crate.
You probably will want to bring the hand tools that you used frequently on your robot build. If you need anything (a tool, a part, something machined, etc.) just ask another team or ask pit administration to make an announcement. This a small regional with a lot of experienced teams, so just ask and you will get plenty of assistance.
My team, Team 2481, the Roboteers, can provide you with a power strip and assist with battery charging.
We will make sure your team is fully supported at the Central Illinois Regional. If you have specific questions about the Central Illinois Regional, the email address for the event is
frccir2014@gmail.com
Tim Koch
Central Illinois Regional Planning Committee Chairman