New Robotics Lab design needs your input

[Pavan Dave]

What layout ? Carpet area with mock field space, (half of your lay out), 1/3 of it for building, 1/3 for Machines, 1/3 of remaining for a MOCK Pit so your team gets idea of working at regionals.
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What tools ? A Lathe, Mill, CNC, Drill Press, Ban saw, Grinder, Dremel, Drills, et cetra.
What kind of storage? Cabinets, Shelves, Tables with shelves underneath
What built in systems (air, vacuum, power) ? Air and Power. If you
Cabinets, shelves, closets? Many Cabinets....One for EACH sub system or group on your robot and a huge cabinet for each to put their stuff away at night possibly.
Floor covering - workshop and classroom Cement is preferable IMO because you can always lay carpet for field, and if you spill something or when its time to clean, it is easier on concrete.
Overhead systems (unistrut, power, lighting)? WHITE LIGHTS! Make sure you have white lights.


Also see if you can get a room by the wall of the building so that you can install a retractable wall/gate so you can ship your bot and move it out of the building easier.

Pavan.