Competition Preparation

• Measuring robot size always !
  Check the robot size. (18in x 18in x18in) 

• Troubleshooting
  Refer to www.vexforum.com

• Engineering Notebook Preparation
  Vex Engineering NoteBook
  Guidelines: http://www.funsci.org/bbs/view?article_no=182&bbs_id=10001&page=1
  Tips on Making a Notebook: https://youtu.be/yNuzaKTFVW8
  Rubric http://curriculum.vexrobotics.com/teacher-materials/assessment-tools/engineering-notebook
  Sample: http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/10/vrc-engineering-notebook-2013-team-5327a.pdf

• Game manual
  Review before the match: http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/competition/competition-resources/

• Update/ Upgrade
  Cortex, cable, vexnetkey and joystick upgrade setup complete- double-check with vexrobotics.com, robotc.net or easyc website at least 2 weeks before the competition.​  

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Final Prep on Competition Day

• Motors/ Fully Charged Battery/Extension
  Motors should be working properly and batteries should be fully charged.
  Extra motors/Extra battery charger/Extension cord

• AAA batteries
  A dozen of AAA batteries for the joystick are necessary.

• 9V backup battery
  9V backup battery with the holder needs to be connected to the cortex.

• Team Number Plates/Flags
  Team number plate should be placed in the robot with the screw, not with the strip.(two sets of red & blue)

• Safety Goggles
  At least 3 safety goggles to be prepared.

• Tool Box
  Bring for fixing the robot during the competition
  Plastic Cable zip ties/ Scissors/ Duct Tapes/Permanent Marker

• Engineering Notebook
  Robot design notebooks written by all members per team should be turned in on the competition day.

• Camera
  Take photos and videos.  Update & post on the webs

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Code of Conduct

• Always demonstrate good sportsmanship

• Congratulate other teams

• Don’t be depressed about the results, you will have the better chance for next year though this year’s competition experience.

• Don’t judge other teams robots

• Be cooperative with the alliance