Every team is different, and needs are different - but getting ready for Worlds I want to just share out our packing list for an average tournament. Is anyone else willing to share you list/system for making sure you have what you need for a tournament?
Advice about what you do different for worlds?
(Context: I’m the coach for a middle school team - this list is supplies for 2 robots going to a “normal” tournament)
Edit to add: This has been a slap dash list thrown together over time, and every time I find something else to add. Just packed up for worlds and added a few more things.
That is a great list! One of the biggest things that I would do for worlds is plan for the worst. You don’t know what parts you will need, something will break, I almost guarantee it, especially if you are flying.
What we do is pack two of every “weird” part on the robot-gears, long standoffs, wheels, full length c-channel, radio if you have another one, pistons, the three wire controller cables for the pneumatics, lexan, motor inserts, etc.
We also pack a couple parts that are put together if we know they are probably going to break like a arm or clamp.
One thing that I would recommend is a short piece of cord to attach to your robot box to drag it around, you will thank me later.
When you are at worlds make sure that you have a driver, wrench, zipties, rubber bands, the important things, in your pocket or bag because you won’t have time to run back to your pit if something small breaks…