Triple Helix’s pit crew ensured that our 2020 robot, Genome Mu, was ready for each match by working through the following checklist.

• Close pneumatic vent valve
• Inspect IR Sensors
  • Firmly in place
  • Check operation of upper and lower sensors
• Reset Climbing Mechanism
  • Rewind cord
  • Set tension of cord when stowed
• Clean yellow “Lemon Zest”
  • Shooter wheels
  • IR Sensors
• Check Tires
• Every 3 matches
  • Inflation
  • Snap-rings
• Check Belts
  • Intake
  • Magazine
• Review Driver Station Log (if reported problems)
  • Compare commanded DS state with Robot State
  • Check connectivity to robot
  • Review current & voltage graphs
  • Look for reported errors
• Charge pneumatic system
• System function check (Intake, Magazine, Shooter (dump))
• Log new battery and swap
• Visually inspect connections to RoboRIO.
  • I2C (color sensor)
  • 5x DIO AUtoswitch, 1x Flashlight
• Visually inspect wires and pneumatic tubing
  • Check interference with crank
• Swap bumper
• Determine alliance color and make appropriate selections on Autonomous switches