[SgtMillhouse648]

Originally Posted by burkey_turkey

We decided to make our crate this year into a workstation for the pit. We worked on it all during winter break and just barely got it done in time for build season. While i don't have any pictures of it (yet) i should be able to describe it pretty well.

The front half of the top of the crate folds back 180 onto the back half of the top. this lets the two clamshell doors in the front swing open either 90 or 180 degrees, depending on what we decide is best at the competition. Because the doors form a nice L shape, we have a system to put 4 shelves on the inside of the left door once open and lock them in place, while the right door has battery charging pockets. The entire crate is prewired and just needs to be plugged in. A thick table bifolds from the back all the way to the front and onto supports for a very steady and deep work space. Stop by the team 422 pit at VCU or nats to check it out! We're all really excited about it this year. It did end up being kind of heavy, but it should be worth the extra shipping costs.

Actually, 648 has been doing this for quite a few years. The sides fold out and then the top and bottom come up and serve as a countertop to work off of and put computers printers etc. We have a couple of flag holders on it also which hold a banner, John Deere flag (sponsor) and the American Flag. Works pretty neat!