Mission 02 · To the pit!

Project PitStop

Mobile pit, robot cart, workbench and competition infrastructure

Project PitStop builds the travelling engineering base for ReBourne Robotics #11717: the mobile workshop, safe repair station, organised storage system and professional pit area that allows students to work like a real FRC team at school, outreach events and competition.

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Mission range Our vision -A scalable mobile engineering pit for a 50kg FRC robot
£3k–£8k
02Launch mission
6Mobile pit zones
50–70kgRobot scale
#11717ReBourne Robotics
Mission aim

Build the team's mobile base.

For people new to FRC: the pit is the team’s temporary workshop at competition. It is where students inspect, repair, charge, diagnose, brief, present and prepare the robot between matches.

What this mission achieves

Project PitStop gives ReBourne the physical infrastructure to operate safely and professionally. It turns crates, tools and parts into a proper mobile workshop with defined zones for robot repair, battery management, electrical work, storage and visitor-facing presentation.

Creates a mobile workbench and repair station for competition and school testing.
Provides a safe robot cart for moving a large FRC robot.
Organises tools, spare parts, batteries, cables and pit equipment so students can work efficiently under pressure.
Makes ReBourne look and operate like a serious student engineering team when sponsors, judges and younger pupils visit.
Pit layout

Six clear pit zones.

The aim is a simple, teachable structure students can set up quickly and use safely.

Robot

Robot cart, mobile workbench, clamps, vice, repair mat and immediate mechanical access.

RepairInspection

Storage

Tool chest, crates, parts drawers, labels and structured packing for fast set-up and pack-down.

ToolsSpares

Power

Battery station furniture, charger shelf, cable control and battery log area. Batteries themselves sit in Project Spark.

ChargingLogging

Control

Driver station table, laptop area, cable management and diagnostics workspace.

LaptopsComms

Planning

Whiteboard, job board, pre-match checklist and student pit roles.

JobsChecklists

Visitors

Neat front-of-pit table, basic mission display and sponsor recognition space. Full branding sits in Project Nova.

SponsorsJudges
What this funds

The mobile pit shopping list.

The example links show the kind of UK-available item we mean. They are not locked specifications; sponsors can donate comparable professional-quality items or fund the mission financially.

Item / need Why it matters Example UK source Estimated cost Support type
Heavy-duty mobile workbench / tool cabinet Main repair station for mechanisms, inspection, urgent fixes and safe tool access. Mobile tool cabinet or Mobile workbench £600–£1,500 Financial or in-kind
Robot cart / heavy-duty platform trolley base Safe movement of a 50–70kg robot around school, events and the pit. Machine Mart platform trucks or B&Q platform trucks £250–£1,000 Financial, in-kind or fabrication
Mobile tool chest Lockable organised storage for the core pit tool set. Halfords tool chests or Machine Mart tool chests £300–£900 Financial or in-kind
Folding pit tables x2 Driver station, laptop work, documentation, sponsor display and pit administration. Costco Lifetime folding table or B&Q 6ft folding table £100–£250 Financial or in-kind
Battery station furniture Safe organised area for chargers, battery log, cable control and power management. Batteries/chargers themselves sit in Project Spark. Armorgard charging units for high-end comparison, or custom trolley/shelf build £150–£800 Financial, in-kind or fabrication
Anti-fatigue matting / pit floor protection Improves safety, comfort and presentation, especially during long pit sessions. Screwfix anti-fatigue matting or Machine Mart matting £200–£500 Financial or in-kind
Stackable crates and clear storage boxes Transport-ready storage for pit kit, electrical kit, spare parts and outreach materials. B&Q Really Useful boxes £150–£400 Financial or in-kind
Parts drawers / organisers Bolts, rivets, spacers, fittings and small spares need to be findable in seconds. Machine Mart storage or comparable B&Q/Amazon organisers £150–£350 Financial or in-kind
Mobile whiteboard / job board Tracks pre-match jobs, repair tasks, inspection actions and pit roles. Nobo mobile whiteboard or comparable school/office supplier £120–£300 Financial or in-kind
Portable work lights Better visibility for wiring, repairs, inspection and late-day pit work. Comparable rechargeable LED work lights from Screwfix, Toolstation, B&Q or Amazon UK £60–£200 Financial or in-kind
Extension leads, cable reels and cable covers Reduces trip hazards and keeps the pit safe and tidy. Comparable safety cable covers and workshop extension leads from Screwfix, Toolstation or B&Q £150–£350 Financial or in-kind
Basic pit display frame / roller banner placeholder Gives the pit a professional front-of-house area. Full branding and sponsor graphics sit in Project Nova. VistaPrint roller banners or instantprint roller banners £150–£450 Financial or print donation
Contingency and fixings Castors, brackets, straps, labels, hooks, fixings, foam inserts and small upgrades. Comparable items from B&Q, Screwfix, Toolstation or Amazon UK £500–£900 Financial or in-kind
Mission budget

Mission range: £3k–£8k.

Project PitStop can start with a core mobile pit setup and grow into a fuller professional competition base. Sponsors can fund the whole mission, co-sponsor part of it, or donate suitable equipment, fabrication support or storage solutions in kind.

Budget lineEstimateNotes
Core mobile pit setupfrom £3kCreates a functional competition pit with essential work surfaces, storage, movement equipment and basic organisation.
Enhanced mobile pit setupup to £8kBuilds a stronger professional pit with robust workbench, tool storage, robot movement, matting, lighting, cable safety and sponsor-facing presentation.
Mobile workbench, tool chest and robot cart£1,200–£3,400The largest cost area. This can be supported through funding, in-kind donation, fabrication support or suitable professional equipment.
Tables, matting, lighting and cable safety£500–£1,300Makes the pit safe, usable and professional for long competition days.
Storage, battery station furniture and workflow tools£800–£2,200Supports organised storage, battery management furniture, job boards, labels and student workflow.
Basic display structure and contingency£600–£1,200Covers sponsor-facing setup, small fixings, straps, foam, castors and unplanned requirements.
Indicative mission range£3k–£8kA practical sponsorship range for the mobile pit and competition infrastructure mission.

£250+

Supports crates, parts organisers, cable safety, labels, lighting or small pit infrastructure.

£1,000+

Funds a major pit component such as the robot cart, tool chest, battery station or workbench contribution.

£3k–£8k

Funds the full Project PitStop mission as the named lead sponsor.

Student impact

What this changes for students.

This mission creates the environment where students can work safely, visibly and independently under real competition pressure.

Professional habits

Students learn pit discipline: labelling, tool control, safe movement, pre-match checks, rapid repair and organised handover.

Safer working

A proper workbench, robot cart, matting, cable control and defined zones reduce avoidable risk around a large robot.

Sponsor confidence

Visitors can immediately see that ReBourne is serious, organised and worth supporting as a flagship engineering programme.

Every serious team needs a serious pit.

Project PitStop gives ReBourne Robotics the physical base to build, repair, present and compete as a professional student engineering team.

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