Electrical and Computer System Design Part 1 – Getting Started Mike Zook 02-Aug-2016

How do you solve difficult and complex problems? Break problems down into manageable pieces

Basic Project Steps

Design

(Prospective) Hardware Overview For each element: - Name - Description - Connection

(Partial) Electrical BOM Name Supplier Manufacturer Description P/N Unit Cost QTY TOTAL Notes R####, D#### Amazon Android ZTE Speed Phone   39.97 2 79.94 E-1 Modern Robotics Core Power Distribution Module AUP3010 89.95 1 C-1, C-2 Core Motor Controller AUM3020 79.95 159.9 C-3 Core Servo Controller 69.95 C-4 C-5 N/A USB Cable - USB A to Mini 5 Included with Modern Robotics controller kits Powerpole Power Cable 6 M-1, M-2, M-3 Motor and Encoder S-1, S-2 360 degree Servo S-3 180 degree Servo Motor Terminal Connector Kit Red 14# Wire Black 14# Wire Servo Extension Cable HS-1, HS-2 Logitec Game pad F310 Cable Harness 399.74

Initial Steps for EL and CS Design Research the requirements FTC General Rules FTC Competition Rules (released in September) Identify hardware that may be useful for the competition Identify the basic hardware components Controllers Motors & Servos Sensors Transducers Develop Preliminary Computer System Hardware Overview Develop Preliminary Electrical BOM Build demo robot computer system (optional) This could be your development platform while the robot is being built. Yes; you can program your robot without the robot (or a demo system)!

Keep in Mind Failing to plan will lead to problems down the road. It is always easier to fix problems on ‘paper’. Programming is not just about the language!