[AndyB]

Great tips. I thought I'd add a few:

6) Please run through the wiring diagram and make sure all your wire sizes are right.

7) Make sure that your gaming adapter is running to the right location on your power distribution block and not through a WAGO.

8) Make sure your wire connections are taped up such that there are no stray wires visible.

9) Make sure you are following the team number/lettering rules. They are always overlooked.

10) Everyone out of the pit. This is kind of a re-emphasis of #3. I hate having an entire team standing around in a 10'x10' pit while I try to look at their robot. Please designate 2 students and 1 mentor for inspection. It makes things so much easier.

11) Please bring documentation for any parts you are unsure about having (or that you think the inspectors will ask about). For instance, any servo motors that are not Hitec will require documentation with performance specs. As will any pneumatic cylinders that are not Bimba.

12) Make sure your cRIO and camera are isolated from your chassis. The camera will be the cause for the smoke on the field. The cRIO will be the cause of the tears in the pits.

13) Bring along a copy of the updated game manual (at least parts 3,4,6,7,8,9). Also make sure to bring copies of the team updates. If you have a Q&A answer as support for the legality of a robot component, PRINT IT OUT.