Rookie Team, Any Advice?

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Additional Notes:

- Everyone in the vicinity of the robot/power tool/sharp object should be wearing safety glasses.
- BE SAFE!!!
- Don't pick up the battery by the cables.
- Measure multiple times before you cut/drill; swiss-cheesing is bad.
- Use the KOP frame. It's actually really good.
- Ask for help. Don't struggle silently.
- Don't "wing it". Make a plan. Establish a schedule so you know if you're behind that schedule.
- Use your parent resources! They want their kid's team to succeed just as much as you do. And parents are great for food, carpooling, etc. Just ask.
- Make sure you have minimum 4 batteries and 4 chargers for competition. You're going to need every last one.
- Competitions are free. Bring as many friends/family to cheer as you can.

This is just off the top of my head. There are countless more things.