[Rich Wong]

Originally posted by Malinowski
As some of you may know, there is already a third team from Brazil registered in FIRST, their number is 1382. They are from São Paulo, about 700 miles from our city (Porto Alegre).

They came here a few weeks ago to see how our team works and take a look at the robots. They also visited the other Brazilian team, 1156, that is also near our school.

Next week we (0383) are going to take our 2002 robot over to their school and show it on an EXPO held at their school.

What you guys normally do in this meetings? Any tips on what is important to show them? We will be there for almost 4 days, so time won't be a problem.

Thanks

Usually the veteran team will bring over the Kit of Part bins and as many parts as possible to show the rookies and one of their old robot. A couple of hours is spend reviewing the parts and the robot. Also bring examples of your six week schedule (you do have one?) and prototypes, drawings, FIRST documentation, and game rules, etc.

Anything and everything can be helpful to a rookie team. Since they are 700 miles away, contact will only be possible during your six week of crunch time via e-mail.

Good luck!