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Week 5: Competition Prep and Documentation

Schedule constraint: Mon/Wed/Thu 2:30–6:00 pm (~10.5 hrs).

Goals​

  • Robot manual updated and printed.
  • Autonomous guide with success rates and selection steps.
  • Packing + maintenance checklists signed off.
  • Code tagged and deployed; pit drills under 2 minutes.
  • Match-day binder outline (autos, climb cues, checklist, pit map).
  • Packing list with owners.

Plan & time budget (ETA ~10.5 hrs, Thu as buffer)​

  • 2.0h: Robot manual + autonomous guide updates; print drafts.
  • 1.5h: Pit drills (battery swap, basic repairs) timed to less than 2 min.
  • 1.5h: Code review/tag/deploy; backup build stored.
  • 1.0h: Packing/maintenance checklist review and sign-off.
  • 1.0h: Debrief and any fixes.

Checklist​

  • Robot manual updated and printed
  • Autonomous guide includes success rates and selection steps
  • Packing + maintenance checklists signed off
  • Code tagged and deployed (backup stored)
  • Pit drills timed under 2 minutes
  • Risks/dependencies updated

Owners​

  • Captain: manuals/checklists
  • Programmers: code tag/deploy
  • Pit Crew Lead: pit drills/packing
  • Drive Coach: auto guide and selection steps

Risks and mitigations​

  • Risk: Docs lag. Mitigation: assign sections; set print deadline mid-week.
  • Risk: Pit drill over time. Mitigation: repeat until under 2 min; simplify steps if needed.

Priorities (P0 must, P1 should, P2 stretch)​

  • P0: Robot manual + auto guide updated; code tagged/deployed; pit drills under 2 min; packing/maintenance checklists signed.
  • P1: Match-day binder drafted; packing list owners assigned.
  • P2: Extra practice drills if time allows.

Time tracking tips​

  • Time each pit drill and record; aim for steady improvement.
  • Set mid-week doc deadlines; track who owns which doc section.

Tips for students​

  • Keep docs concise; screenshots/photos help more than long text.
  • Practice pit drills with real tools and packed cart, not empty-handed.

Tips for mentors​

  • Review docs quickly with checklists; avoid scope creep.
  • Observe pit drills and give one actionable note per run.