robot cart power?

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Are you building this cart for moving the robot to queuing? If so, I would highly recommend not using any method of propulsion other than humans. It's less complicated, ultimately safer, and will get you to the field no slower than a motorized system. Realistically, the robot cart should have space to carry a robot, space for the bare minimum tools (some sockets, wrenches, tape, pliers), an extra battery or two, and space to store your driver station, if required. The addition of an FRC battery and an inverter will help provide a few extra hours of juice for when you're out testing at the practice field or in queuing.


These are the only rules and guidance I have come across from the Administrative Manual:

4.2.2 Robot Carts

To protect team members from muscle strains and other injuries as they transport the robot between the Pits and the competition area, we strongly recommend team members use a cart. Please keep the following in mind:

•Carts must remain in the team Pit area when not in use for robot transportation;
•All carts should fit through a standard 30-inch door;
•Wheels on the cart must not damage site flooring;
•Do not add music or other sound devices to the cart; and
•Put your team number on your cart so it can be identified by field personnel.

NOTE: Carts must be safe. They must be easy to control and maneuver, and pose no risk to bystanders. Carts identified as unsafe by Safety Advisors must be made safe before they will be allowed to be used.

If you do decide to use batteries, you should use the sealed, non-spillable type.