[Killraine]

If it were still build season, I would say that you need to design everything knowing how you will fix it when it breaks.

At this point, I would recommend getting your pit team together and running through your robot top to bottom looking for possible places to expect problems. This can help to save time in the pits and ensure you don't put a non-functioning robot on the playing field.

On a related note, a pre-match checklist is another great idea to make sure you do your best. Questions like "Is our battery fully charged?" and "Did we reconnect the Linksys after we loaded the new programming?" can be lifesavers.

In the end, something unexpected will happen and the best you can do is have as many tools, spare parts, and raw materials available to your team to be able to address them when they come up. As in all things, knowledge is power and preparation is your best friend when it comes to these issues.