Advice On Problem Anticipation

[Daniel Krastev]

Hi,

I made this thread in order to hold a public gathering to discuss problems that may happen during the competition, and ways we can solve them.

For instance,

1) What happens when you open the robot at regionals, and you find a supporting frame damaged? What would the suggested, most efficient solution be?
-Can you use a hammer, or a mallet in order to straighten out the metal?
-Do you have to replace the whole piece? ,etc.

2) If you have a shooting mechanism, what happens if the motor/servo on it gets damaged? How would you be able to replace the motor if it is in a hard to reach spot?
-Do you have to take everything apart in order to replace it?

3) What happens if you know a screw fell off, but you cannot find the exact place it belonged to in the first place?

Keep up the questions, and try to suggest answers so that we be well prepared during regionals.

Thanks!