How To Prep for an Event
It is well into the FIRST Tech Challenge Season and events are in full swing. If your team has not done so, make sure to connect with your local Affiliate Partner and register! If your event is just around the corner, this blog post is for you. Events can be stressful, not only for Rookie teams, but also Veterans. You may ask yourself, "Do you have all the tools you will need? Do you have your Engineering Notebook? Did you remember to pack the Robot?" What to Pack When asked what to pack, the same response is often given by Veteran teams, "Pack everything�and just in case, pack it twice." The point they are getting at is that at an Event, you never know exactly what you will need. Your Robot could break down during a Match and you will need spare parts; the code you have been working weeks on may not initiate properly and you will need your laptop to proofread; your team may want to show off their team spirit and pride with team swag, banners, and an exciting pit ...