[Ted Boucher]

You should probably study the electrical parts from last season to familiarize yourself with the basic components that we use. Teach/learn how to solder well and share this skill with other members on the team (this will cut down on the problem of being the only person that can do it). Label everything, this is so important for work on your robot and for fixing potential problems that occur at competitions. Always carry a multimeter with you, for checking wire connections on the robot and for checking the battery power of your batteries. If you build a dual motor transmission, proof out the motors one by one in the transmission while the robot is off the ground. Make sure that they will all run in the same direction and you will be good to go. If not... you will just end up frying them and you will be out some valuable motors for the rest of the season.

Good luck and have a effective build season!