[Hokie4Life]

When we go to competition, we always bring 4 batteries. We bring the two provided with the kit, as well as two from the prior year. We bring the newest chargers, where we modify the charging cords and put them into the Anderson power connectors, allowing us to charge without worrying about whether or not the connections are interfacing.

Of the two chargers we take, they both always charge the two competition batteries we use. We always keep both batteries charged, and immeadiately after each match we have someone responsable for taking out the competition battery, and replacing it with a battery from a prior years for testing purposes in the pit. We always have both competition batteries ready for use at a moments notice. This is particularly important because much of our autonomus phase is based on dead reconing, and it is important that our battery has a full charge.

This is my $0.02.