What's your favorite part of build season?

[TheKeeg]

The design and testing.

[Canon reeves]

1. Kickoff
2. Opening parts boxes on week 2 or 3, it's like Christmas but better!
3. Competition
4. Driving a robot!!!!!!111

[raptaconehs]

The time when the Bot works.

[kmusa]

Watching students as they experience their "Eureka" moments, regardless if it translates to progress on the robot.

-Karlis

[Damiaen_Florian]

Probably right after programming is finished and you get to see your robot score or gather the game piece for the first time, I think that all teams hold a special place in their heart for the time they first see their robot do what it was designed to do.

[RamZ]

Originally Posted by Damiaen_Florian

Probably right after programming is finished and you get to see your robot score or gather the game piece for the first time, I think that all teams hold a special place in their heart for the time they first see their robot do what it was designed to do.

Oh god, yes. I'm still waiting for our practice bot to be done, but I remember the smile on my face when I saw our robot drive for the first time last year.

[bEdhEd]

Originally Posted by BBray_T1296

Just after Champs and you realize how you should have built your robot

I do the same thing!

[Mongai]

Team parents are encouraged to provide meals during work days. Everyone looks forward to supper.

[E Dawg]

That new robot smell.

[Chadfrom308]

Originally Posted by RamZ

Two words: Practice bot.

I think we are going to try and build one this year, we have the frame for it

[Caity_Dawh1730]

I started this year knowing absolutely nothing about robots, machines, CAD, or programming. My awesome team 1730 welcomed me in and taught me so much. Now I am even teaching others things, and others who once taught me are asking me about the robot and parts that belong on it!
I love watching everyone work together to build our robot. We have worked so hard. I don't think I have ever seen a group of people (students) work so hard and together, and the result be a product that shows all that hard, dedicated work. I am proud to call myself a member of Team Driven 1730!

[MelodyPond]

Definitely collaborating with other teams. The friendships we make each year between teams are priceless! Oh, and the dancing. My team loves to dance in the shop! (We wear safety glasses Don't worry!)

[RamZ]

Originally Posted by Chadfrom308

I think we are going to try and build one this year, we have the frame for it

It's much better than waiting until your first event.
It saves the time before competing of "Okay, let's figure out how to do everything."
You can plan all your tactics ahead of time, and possibly have some scrimmages with other teams.

[AustinH]

Seeing banner ads for pool noodles. In February.

In all seriousness though, sit-down home cooked meals every night of build season has been fantastic.

[Ryan Caldwell]

Anytime during the build season in which I can sleep for more than a couple hours...that's definitely my favorite.