At VEX events, awards are often decided by the engineering notebook — not just the robot. Document the thinking, not only the result.
What to include
- Design decisions with the alternatives you rejected and why.
- Iterations: what you tried, what broke, what you changed.
- Testing data and how it shaped the next build.
- Team roles and meeting notes.
Tips judges love
Date every entry, use sketches and photos, and show the design process over time. A messy-but-honest record beats a polished one written the night before.
Start with our Robotics program and the VEX guide.