Teacher/Mentor Institute Robot Kit Familiarization Carolyn Bauer July 21-22, 2014

Kit Paperwork  Returnable Kit List Returnable Kit List Returnable Kit List  Inventory list inside the red tote  Consumable Kit List Consumable Kit List Consumable Kit List  Inventory list inside the blue tote  Returnable Kit Agreement Returnable Kit Agreement Returnable Kit Agreement  You sign & submit at Kickoff to get the kits  Request for Loan of Returnable Kit Request for Loan of Returnable Kit Request for Loan of Returnable Kit  If you want to keep the kit after Game Day  Generic Kit Usage Guide Generic Kit Usage Guide Generic Kit Usage Guide  slightly modified from year to year  Software List – with websites & keys (passwords) Page 2

Page 3 Returnable Kit  Provided to you in a red tote with a kit number at Kickoff  Use the returnable kit items carefully – we inventory, test, refurbish & use next year  Return the red tote and all the contents  Do an inventory immediately after Kickoff!  Do it again before you return the kit to us!  You will be charged for damaged / lost items

Returnable Kit List  Reference Returnable Kit Photo Guide - NEW Reference Returnable Kit Photo Guide - NEW Reference Returnable Kit Photo Guide - NEW  BEST Control System Kit  Joystick, Cortex Microcontroller, batteries & chargers, NEW communication keys  Large / small motors, motor controllers,  Sensor & motor i/f cables, servo power cables  Programming hardware, USB A-A cable  Roller blade wheel & axle  BEST Servo Kit  4 Futaba 3003/3004 servos, horns & wires  BEST Belt and Pulley Kit  Red and Blue Totes Page 4

Consumable Kit  Provided to you in a blue tote with a kit number at Kickoff  Also provided are big items that don’t fit in the tote  Use / keep the Consumable kit  Or return unused items to us  Return the blue tote Page 5

Consumable Kit List  Igus® donated parts  Plastic & metal stock  Wood stock  PVC pipes & fittings  Hardware  Electrical  Some slight modifications from last year’s list  Tapes & adhesives  Threaded fasteners  Miscellaneous  Game field parts – you’ll need to create some for yourselves  Approved Optional Items you can use  Longer list than before  And they’re all cheap Page 6 Reference Consumable Kit Photo Guide - NEW Reference Consumable Kit Photo Guide - NEW

BEST Generic Kit Usage Guide BEST Generic Kit Usage Guide  Issued at Kickoff & includes these topics:  Batteries  VEX Cortex Microcontroller Operation  Basic Operation, Re-syncing the Controller & Joystick, Tethered Operation  VEX Cortex Microcontroller Connections  General, Servo Connections, Motor Connections, Analog & Digital Inputs  Using the Microswitches, Servo Notes  Wheel Attachments, Motor Mounting  Drive Component Usage Page 7

Proper Care & Use  Most of this will be in the Generic Kit Usage Guide  Motor mounts protect the motors  Motor controllers protect the motors  Servo power adapter cables protect the servos  Use your good sense! Page 8

Motors vs. Servos   Futaba S3003 servo   Torque: 2.75 in-lb   Gear Type: Plastic   BEST Small Motor   Torque 9.49 in-lb   BEST Large Motor   Torque in-lb Servos can handle only a fraction of the load of motors Page 9

Charge Batteries  Charge batteries overnight before competitions.  Every team will have power in the pit.  Team-owned chargers are not allowed.  Have extra 6-packs of AAA batteries as backup.  Plug joystick into a/c adaptor at driver station.  Note battery cable modifications – unplug at red/black connections. Page 10

At Game Day  Inventory & return your Returnable Kit – including both totes  Or you can keep your kit longer  If you don’t want to take the robot apart  If you might attend Regional Competition  If you want to show off your robot  Submit a Request for Loan of Returnable Kit Form Request for Loan of Returnable Kit Request for Loan of Returnable Kit  All kits must be returned to Club Workshop no later than February 28, 2015 (unless approved by Carolyn Bauer) Page 11

Software List  Software  easyC – program the robot  RobotC – program the robot  Mathworks Simulink – programming & simulation software  SolidWorks & SolidWorks Training– CAD software  Inspirtech HSM Works – CAM (Computer Aided Machining)  Mathematica Student Version – Computational  Links & keys provided at Kickoff in teacher packet Page 12

Charge the Batteries  Before you begin any construction, charge the following:  Both 7.2 V batteries  All 6 AAA batteries Page 13