| | 1 | = World Championships |
| | 2 | Almost everything in the [wiki:PreparingForDistrictLevelCompetitions District Level Preparation Guide] also applies for the Championship, except where noted. |
| | 3 | |
| | 4 | == Before Championships |
| | 5 | |
| | 6 | === Crate Packing |
| | 7 | Teams are required to ship their robot (and optionally batteries) via a crate according to the specifications provided. |
| | 8 | |
| | 9 | If the team makes it to worlds, FIRST will send a packet with all the necessary information. |
| | 10 | |
| | 11 | ==== Basic Shipping Elements |
| | 12 | * crate |
| | 13 | * battery box(es) |
| | 14 | * if shipping in crate: battery label on box |
| | 15 | * bumper holders |
| | 16 | * spray painted '2537' on multiple sides of the box |
| | 17 | |
| | 18 | * robot |
| | 19 | * optionally: |
| | 20 | * batteries |
| | 21 | * bumpers |
| | 22 | |
| | 23 | ==== Crate Design: Suggestions from Previous Crates |
| | 24 | * use liquid nail for '''permanent''' screws (don't use it for removable sides) |
| | 25 | * making a design in CAD can help and is very fast (mostly rectangle extrusions of standard sizes) |
| | 26 | * consider how to load/unload robot: |
| | 27 | * how many and which sides to make easily removable |
| | 28 | * hinges, etc.? |
| | 29 | * locking mechanisms for robot and other components |
| | 30 | * if non-standard or unusual heads are used, make sure the bits are available/accessible |
| | 31 | |
| | 32 | === Travel and Lodging |
| | 33 | |
| | 34 | Information about travel over medium and long distances can be found at the [wiki:Playbook/Events/Travel Event Travel] page. |
