Originally Posted by
RatherBeOnATrain
I used to fly often with several unusual electronics. Piles of cords and wires were usually ignored, especially if they were coiled neatly, but devices containing big capacitors or large batteries would always get hands-on inspections, including the swabbing for residue check.
If you disassemble the project, would you need to bring tools with you to put it back together?
I wouldn't do that.
Having a copy in your luggage wouldn't hurt.
Only a small screwdriver. Most of everything else is micro usb or other similar connections. There are lots of places to pick up the small screwdriver en route to the event, so i'm not worried about tools. I just want to carry the boards with me so i know they won't be snapped in transit or something else equally horrible.