2.  Knowing your controls › Learn your controls before a competition › Communicate with your programmers any changes they can make to ensure the controls are efficient and understandable  Knowing your robot › Make sure you know what your robot can (and cannot) do

3.  Know what to expect on the field › Make your plans realistic › Having four robots on the field is a very different experience than practicing at home with one robot  Communicate › Talk to your partners › Make sure everyone knows the plan

4.  Strategize › Come up with plans for every situation  Practice › Practice › More practice

5. Left motors Right Motors Both motors Communicate with your programmer

6.  Know your robot’s capabilities  Know your robot’s limitations  Know how quickly your robot can accomplish certain tasks

7.  Make simple plans › Follow KISS  This is a contact sport › Be prepared for pushing and shoving  Know your opponents › What will they do to slow you down? › What can you do to slow them down?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNa Rg5R7vaY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNa Rg5R7vaY

8.  Driving coach › Pay attention to the field; your drivers are focusing on driving › Warn your drivers of potential threats › Give clear and concise directions  Drivers › Know each other well › Constantly talk to your partner and driving coach › Make sure you all know the plan

9.  Alliance partners › Strategize beforehand › Stay in constant communication throughout the round › Make sure you both know the plan › Be prepared to change the plan in case their robot fails

10.  Think of every possibility  Know your opponents  Use your abilities to the fullest  Collaborate with your alliance partners  Test your plans

12.  Do at least 2 – 3 practice rounds every meeting  Record your scores  Practice different scoring strategies  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ Q00OFG0eI&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ Q00OFG0eI&feature=youtu.be

14.  Our website – http://4530robot.orghttp://4530robot.org › Find this presentation under the "Helpful How To's" section  Any additional questions? Email us! 4530.infiniteresistance@gmail.com