1. 1 Rookie Camp 2002 6 th Annual Presented by: Team #47 Chief Delphi

2. 2 Introduction Introductions History of the Camp Purpose & Process

3. 3 Team Organization Brainstorming the Game Scenarios of the robots – role play Game Field / Game pieces

4. 4 Team Organization Sub Teams Fundraising Student involvement Community/School support Public Relations

5. 5 Rules Read all the rules, THEN – read them AGAIN! If in doubt – Ask questions! Check to see if it has already been answered!

6. 6 Rules Important points Game Rules Kit Rules Shipping Rules Check-in Rules Player Rules Tie-Breaker rules Get the IDEA?

7. 7 Rules Very Important point Monitor Updates usfirst.org & chiefdelphi.com

8. 8 Expectations Identify / Publish Designate person to monitor

9. 9 Regionals Shipping / crate / tools Check – in process Typical day Pit set-up Banquet / Team party Time/organization Master

10. 10 Nationals Shipping / crate / tools Check – in process Typical day Pit set-up Banquet / Team party Disney parks/package/food/time

11. 11 Engineering Brainstorm Prototype Tryout or test Build the robot Practice Repair Spare parts

12. 12 Engineering Chassis Drive Train End Effector Wiring Programming

13. 13 Engineering Have a schedule Lack of drive time = No learning or drive experience Time is vitally important

14. 14 Engineering Remember it is better to do one thing great than a lot of things just so-so

15. 15 Engineering Programming Know your limitations Keep it simple Bring a backup copy

16. 16 Kit of parts review Inventory your kit Examine all parts - learn Learn motor characteristics You can modify parts – check rules for limitations What is SPI? Additional materials list – LEGAL Materials

17. 17 Size and Weight Very important, no Kidding! Weigh all parts – keep records Include your battery

18. 18 Durability Robust is best! Design for reparability Robots do tip over – know your CG Crash survival?

19. 19 Tools & Pit Materials Pit area size is limited Battery powered tools are best Safety glasses are required! Dremel tools are your friends

20. 20 Student Involvement Team Philosophy Ownership Team Organization Team Handbook

21. 21 Awards Chairmans submission Rookie AllStar Design, Spirit, top seed, and others

22. 22 Wrap - Up Well, what do you think? Are you having fun yet?? We will be happy to answer any and all questions, Location TBD Thanks for attending the 6 th annual Chief Delphi Rookie Camp.

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