What kind of things should be taken to competition

[Billfred]

One thing I suggest you do now: Make a list of every tool you're using to build the robot. Bring every single one of those tools (or as many as you can fit in your pit--obviously, you're not fitting a waterjet machine).

Invariably, there is someone who leaves their rivet tool and drill index 750 miles away. I have been that guy. Don't be that guy.

[Cynette]

There is actually quite a lovely checklist in the FIRST Manual - the very last page of Section 3 - "At the Events" http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles...vents-RevC.pdf. It is a great way to start the thought process.

Originally Posted by usbcd36

First of all, make sure your team has safety goggles for everyone. Either make it a responsibility of the individual members, or buy them as a team, but DON'T show up at the competition without them.

If you look on the checklist - Safety Glasses are the ONE THING that is REQUIRED!

Originally Posted by metalcrafter

first aid kit judges will wanna see that

And along the same lines, First Aid kits are actually optional. A good idea, but optional. It is more important that your team knows what to do in case of an injury, and how to prevent the injury in the first place, than being able to produce a first aid kit for the judge.

[D_Price]

yep any spare parts and all your tools no matter what they are because you never know when u will need them.

[Trav-O]

You could bring food by stuffing it under your jacket and in your pants

BRAIN FOOOOOOOD!

[rachal]

Our hand drill was jacked at the end of LA last year and we had to borrow 1280's so we could open our crate at Davis....

- lots and lots of zip ties in various colors
- buttons and other handouts
- your mascot
- freshmen
- BACKUP BATTERY CHARGER
- 3+ robot battery chargers
- USB stick full of code revisions
- nice, organized craftsman/tool chest
- a couple kit crates or something else to elevate the bot on
- robot cart