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Start detailed planning early on so that work can be synchronized from the start.
Assign a point person to each subsystem so that work can be accomplished in parallel.
Planning ahead for wire management and sturdy pin connections will save you a lot of trouble down the line.
Similarly, allocate enough space in your mechanical design for hands to access and rewire any circuitry.
Connect your servos to the power supply in a way that won't interfere with important signals. Use capacitors!
RGB LED strips are very bright and much easier to organize than arrays of individual RGB LEDs.
Expect 3D prints to fail and plan enough time to accommodate those failures.
If unsure about any guidelines, ask the teaching team early so you don't have to redo work later on.
SPDL is much busier during late afternoons than early mornings.
Hot glue is your best friend and worst enemy.
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