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Re: How do *you* light your pit?

If you want there to be light in your pit,

1. Don't block light from getting into your pit. Your pit shouldn't have walls or a ceiling. Furthermore it shouldn't have dark blue walls or a dark ceiling, and it certainly shouldn't have both! Remember:
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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
I'd caution against making an enclosed pit that looks super fancy if you don't also put equal (or more) emphasis on the functionality of the pit.
2. Carry a flashlight
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A flashlight with fresh batteries is a key to a successful inspection. Many of the items on the inspection checklist ask whether an item is “clearly visible” and it’s easy to find the robot in violation of these criteria when it’s surrounded by a ring of people in a dimly-lit pit. Preemptively shining a light on problem areas will often eliminate any concern.

There’s a more theatrical side to inspection, too: a flashlight can be used like a laser pointer, directing your inspector’s attention to the areas you’d like it to be directed towards.
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