Teacher/Mentor Institute Robot Kit Familiarization Carolyn Bauer July 30-31, 2015

We Provide Materials to Build a Robot Page 2 WhatIncludesAgreement Returnable Kit Electronics, Roller Blade Wheel, Pulleys, Returnable Tote, Consumable Tote, and Inventory sheet ~$900 Loaned to school, must be returned at Game Day in good condition or by early February if loan form completed. Consumable Kit Plywood, PVC pipes, Plastic, Aluminum, Springs, Screws, Bolts, Hinge, Tape, etc. and Inventory sheet ~$250 May return any leftover material by early February – helps reduce our cost Game Field Pieces A sample of some of the objects the robot is expected to carry in 2015 game May return any leftover pieces by early February Software License Robot control and design software options Varies by Software License. One optional license requires low cost

Page 3 Returnable Kit  Provided to you in a red tote with a kit number at Kickoff with kit loan form kit loan formkit loan form  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  BEST Servo Kit  4 Futaba 3003/3004 servos, horns & wires  NEW BEST Motion Components Kit  Belts & pulleys & roller blade wheel & axle  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  Slight modifications from previous list  NEW 3 items are removed each year (for a year)  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 : at TMI, we’re using pipe hanger tape w/ special precautions: place near gear box & don’t overtighten  Motor controllers protect the motors  Servo power adapter cables protect the servos  DO NOT use tape on returnable items  Return Key Covers to Keys  Use correct Motor and Servo depending on weight lifted  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. Gear Type: Metal   BEST Large Motor   Torque in-lb. Gear Type: Metal 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  Return no later than February 28, 2015 (unless approved by Carolyn or Tami) 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

CompanyProductCompany Web Site Description MathWorksSimulink (access to MATLAB) Graphical editor, customizable block libraries, and solvers for modeling and simulating dynamic system. Build the model, simulate the model, analyze results, manage projects, and connect to hardware. WolframMathematicaComputational Tool - applies intelligent automation in every part of the system, from algorithm selection to plot layout and user interface design, reliable, high- quality results without needing algorithm expertise. Software tools (1 of 2) CompanyProductCompany Web Site Description intelitekeasyC® v4 for Cortex Robotic programming - easyC’s simple to use graphical interface does all of the syntax and spacing, allowing focus on program flow and design. Robot CRobot C for Cortex & PIC Robotics programming - C-based programming language with a Windows environment for writing and debugging programs. Page 13

Software tools (2 of 2) CompanyProductCompany Web Site Description Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks3D mechanical CAD, design validation, and data management - Intuitive 3D design puts your focus on innovation, accelerates your design process, higher process efficiency, improved collaboration. HSM Works Integrated CAM for SolidWorks - Create high-quality toolpaths within minutes, comprehensive 2D and 3D CAD capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design solutions and quickly extend any knowledge gained to the CAM process. InspirtechComputer based training SolidWorks Training & Tutorials - structured training solution, with examples and exercises, structured in such a way that each topic can be either thoroughly examined or quickly understood, based on the student’s aptitude. Page 14 Available Software Tools Available Software Tools

Charge the Batteries  Before you begin any construction, charge the following:  Both 7.2 V batteries  All 6 AAA batteries Page 15

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 16