[D.Allred]

Pits only function if they are clean and organized. Here's a slightly different take on the list. (I stretched the top 5 a bit.)

1. Empty space. Git rid of tables unless you plan to do major upgrades or build something. We use our cart as a temporary table if needed. Otherwise, table tops attract junk. We also use the competition machine shop and only bring hand tools.
2. Robot cart. You need a cart anyway, so make it a functional part of your tool storage system.
3. Rolling battery charging station. Make a compact battery charging station for you robot batteries and hand tool batteries. It needs to roll if you plan on going to the playoffs.
4. Rolling tool boxes with a vise. Limit the amount of tools needed by having standard fasteners.
5. Spare parts / raw material system. We have small parts organizer boxes for fasteners and control system spares. Raw stock is in a bin attached to the side of the tool box.
6. Task lighting.
7. Branding system.

David