List the repairs you have performed during practice. A replacement wheel is useful if the team has the tools and access to fit it. A spare buried beneath the electronics may take longer to install than the break between matches allows.
Rehearse a repair
Choose one likely failure and practise the repair with the robot powered down. Record the tools, the fasteners, and the time you need. Take a photograph of the completed assembly so a teammate can check the orientation without guessing.
Pack the parts for that repair together. Label small bags with a part name and a revision. Keep a list outside the box so you can check it after practice. Mixing incompatible revisions in one compartment can turn a quick replacement into another diagnosis.
Give the next person a record
Use a short pit log with the symptom, the change, and the person who checked the robot afterward. Include a note about any temporary fix. The next driver should know whether the team repaired a fault or changed the way the robot must operate.
Review the organizer’s safety and pit rules before choosing tools or materials. This demo describes a preparation method. Build the actual kit from your robot’s service history and the event’s requirements.
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