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

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

3. Basic Project Steps

4. Design

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

6. (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

7. 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)!

8. 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!