Thread: Pre-match Checklist
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Re: Pre-match Checklist
Team 48 had used one for several year but got away from it because of the reduced time between matches (when FIRST went from 2v2 to 3v3). However, I know it can be a very useful tool, so we implemented one just last week at Buckeye. It runs through checks on a variety of sub-systems, chain tensions, belt tensions, controls, batteries, etc.

Through its use on Saturday, our pit crew caught a broken tread belt that hadn't completely seperated, and we were able to quickly change it before the next match.
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