Robot Crate

[its da PAT!!!]

I knew that but I thought it was for only teams, like from say Hawaii, that are crossing the pound.

[onecoolc]

Originally Posted by its da PAT!!!

I knew that but I thought it was for only teams, like from say Hawaii, that are crossing the pond.

Or teams going to Hawaii, since there is a regional there this year.
There are probably many teams that need to ship for varying reasons.

[Sb28000]

This video explanation of how to build a crate comes to mind - You can certainly include little extras and customizations, but this seems to be a rather simple approach. My team's crate has sat in storage for the past few years, and was built before I joined the team. However, I think it is fairly similar to the one shown in the video, except rather than screwing ours together, it is assembled using nails. Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjANhtO_9co

[cilginbilgin]

So when we ship the robot what should we stick on the crate ? I mean we must put the address of the drayage location that robot is sent. Do we need to write our own address as well ?

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by cilginbilgin

So when we ship the robot what should we stick on the crate ? I mean we must put the address of the drayage location that robot is sent. Do we need to write our own address as well ?

Shipping crates to a Regional competition is an exception to the normal process. I don't see a clear answer in the Administrative Manual or on the www.usfirst.org/frc/robotshipping web page. What I do see is section 5.9.1 of the manual:

5.9.1 FIRST is Your First Contact
If you have any questions about robot shipping rules or processes, CALL FIRST! Rules in this chapter are written and administered by FIRST, not FedEx. FIRST is not responsible for information given by representatives of outside vendors.

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by cilginbilgin

So when we ship the robot what should we stick on the crate ? I mean we must put the address of the drayage location that robot is sent. Do we need to write our own address as well ?

If you are shipping batteries, you need to put a declaration on the crate, since the batteries have lead in them. Other than that, the bill of lading should have your address and the drayage address on it. There should be plenty of room left for all of your team members to sign the crate.

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by cgmv123

If you are shipping batteries, you need to put a declaration on the crate, since the batteries have lead in them.

Well, yes and no. The declaration is because of the acid, not the lead.

A sign of certain dimensions stating "NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY" is required by US Federal regulations when shipping a battery of the type used in FRC.