diff --git a/Competition/Post Match Process.md b/Competition/Post Match Process.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2f53e97e --- /dev/null +++ b/Competition/Post Match Process.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# Post Match Process + +After each match, follow these steps to review performance and diagnose any issues. + +## 1. Download Logs + +1. Connect the driver station laptop to the robot's Wi-Fi network (or via USB/Ethernet if in the pit) +2. Open a file browser or use the [AdvantageScope](https://github.com/Mechanical-Advantage/AdvantageScope) log downloader +3. Navigate to the RoboRIO log directory: + - In AdvantageScope, go to **File → Download Logs from Robot** + - Select the most recent log file(s) from the match +4. Save the logs to a clearly labeled folder on the driver station laptop (e.g., `Logs/Match_[#]`) +5. Open the downloaded log in AdvantageScope to review match data + +## 2. Checking Current Draw (If Something Seems Wrong) + +If the robot behaved unexpectedly during the match (e.g., mechanism failure, tripped breaker, reduced performance), check the current draw to identify the cause. + +1. Open the match log in [AdvantageScope](https://github.com/Mechanical-Advantage/AdvantageScope) +2. Navigate to the **Statistics** page +3. Select the current values for the affected mechanism(s) +4. Set the analysis window to **30 seconds** around the time of the issue +5. Look at the **99th percentile** value to identify peak sustained current draw + - High current may indicate mechanical binding, a failing motor, or a wiring issue + - See [Current Testing](../Electrical/Current%20Testing.md) for expected values and further analysis steps +6. Take a **screenshot** of the statistics display and share it in Slack with relevant context + - Tag the appropriate mentor or team member if immediate action is needed