especially if roboteers say up till 3 am making that stupid peice of
ohhhh its misssing a screw there
A person and some money if you want snacks and they have concession.
Bring cough candies or something like that. If you go to a larger competition or the room is just really loud you will find yourself shouting until you are hoarse.
Speaking of washing, wash your hands frequently, and never never never touch your face. Thatâs standard advice for any big conference before covid and now. A pump dispenser of alcohol-based cleanser/sanitiser in a side pocket of your backpack is a good option. I wear spectacles, so I know how difficult it is not to touch your face.
Specifically, the caramel frappe from McDonaldâs, has lots of caffeine and is cold, so you donât get burnt.
And I canât stress this enough, Cocaine LOTS OF SLEEP
Make sure you bring spare parts (it will break), tools to fix your robot, a tool to cut metal (you want it when you need it, trust me, extra water, and bring coins for consessions. Coins and one dollar bills. Those are some of the most useful things I can remember, along with extra zip ties, screws and the like. Also, bring a notepad to scribble team members for alliances or robot designs.