Now that we are almost done with the bulild season I would like to put forth some information about when you get to your regional(s) and need your robot inspected.
1) Have your BOM (Bill of Material) ready in a hard copy format. There is no guarantee that someone will be able to print one for you from your jump drive.
2) Leave the bumpers off when you get your robot sized. It's a real mess when you have a team removing their bumpers, in the inspection area, and other teams are trying to get their robot inspected. Some regionals don't have allot of room for this (ie BMR)
3) Please have only two students interact with the inspectors. It's alright if the team wants to watch, but please do it from a short distance away. It's hard for an inspector to ask questions, about the robot, and four people answer.
4) Make sure there are NO sharp corners, protruding screws etc on your robot. I don't like to see blood, especially my own
5) Don't wait until the last minute to get your robot inspected.
The inspectors are here to help you enjoy your FIRST experience and we are not out to pick on you.
If any other inspectors would like to add to this list. Feel free to comment.
Thanks
Your BMR Inspector
ps I can't be bought, but I can be rented