[KosmicKhaos]

If I'm not mistaken I think you are referring to what to house the operator console in?

First off, yes you are allowed to use the same operator console every year.

We built our own housing container made from aluminum. It's very simple, it's essentially just and aluminum box with a trey that slides out of it which holds the computer. We mounted the joysticks on top of the box. we also have a USB hub because it neatens things up a little bit. All the wires are in the box and the laptop slides in with the trey during travel and easily slides out when it's time to compete. For a cheap solution with some scrap aluminum it serves it purpose and is durable.