crate info

[EricH]

Originally Posted by cloud_254

our regionals r close to home. and we bring our tools with us. i've been reading section 4 but it is not specific as to what has to go in the crate. i know batteries r optional and this year i don't think we are shipping them with it. but what else has to go in? this is kinda frustrating

Originally Posted by Section 8

<R25> During the Build Season: During the period between the Kick-off and the ROBOT shipment deadline, teams are to design and fabricate all the COMPONENTS and MECHANISMS required to complete their ROBOT. They are encouraged to use all the materials, sources and resources available to them that are in compliance with the rules of the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition. There is no limit to the amount of time that may be put into this effort, other than via the realities of the calendar. When the ROBOT shipment deadline arrives, all work on the ROBOT must cease and the ROBOT must be placed in a “hands-off” condition. The entire ROBOT (including all FABRICATED ITEMS intended for use during the competition in alternative configurations of the ROBOT) must be crated and out of team hands by the shipment deadline specified in Section 4.10 (with the exception of the items covered by the WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE).

This should answer your question.

The withholding allowance is 40 lbs of fabricated items, with the operator console included automatically except for weight. COTS items are not counted. (<R35> and <R36>)