[Ari423]

Originally Posted by JesseK

Using it smartly is strategically important, since it gives ball-focused alliances more options for selecting or being selected by gear bots. In other words, before stuffing it in slot 1 of the first-available rotor, double-check with the gear bots on your alliance.

I don't understand why you shouldn't just put it in the slot as soon as teleop starts. In what case would there be an advantage to waiting till later in the match to use it? Or not using it at all? I can't think of any reason not to.