Teacher/Mentor Institute August 6-7, 2012 Robot Kit Familiarization Carolyn Bauer.
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Transcript of Teacher/Mentor Institute August 6-7, 2012 Robot Kit Familiarization Carolyn Bauer.
Teacher/Mentor Institute
August 6-7, 2012
Robot Kit Familiarization
Carolyn Bauer
Page 2August 6-7, 2012
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 after Kickoff and before
you return the kit to us! You will be charged for damaged / lost
items
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 3August 6-7, 2012
Kit Paperwork
Returnable Kit List Inventory list inside the red tote
Returnable Kit Agreement – sign it to get the kits Request for Loan of Returnable Kit
If you want to keep the kits after Game Day VEX drawings of BEST small & large motors Consumable Kit List
Inventory list inside the blue tote Generic Kit Notes Motor Mount Notes
Page 4August 6-7, 2012
Returnable Kit List
BEST Control System Kit Joystick, Cortex Microcontroller, batteries &
chargers, communication keys Large / small motors, motor controllers, Sensor & motor i/f cables, servo power cables programming hardware
BEST Servo Kit 4 Futaba 3003/3004 servos, horns & wires
BEST Belt and Pulley Kit Red and Blue Totes
Page 5August 6-7, 2012
Returnable Kit 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
Page 6August 6-7, 2012
Consumable Kit List
Igus® donated parts
Plastic & metal stock
Wood stock PVC pipes & fittings Hardware Electrical
Some 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
Page 7August 6-7, 2012
2012 Generic Kit Notes
Batteries VEX Cortex Microcontroller Operation
(with photos) Basic Operation Re-syncing the Controller & Joystick Tethered Operation We’re providing a joystick thumbscrew
Page 8August 6-7, 2012
2012 Generic Kit Notes (cont.)
VEX Cortex Microcontroller Connections (with photos) Servos, motors, analog & digital inputs
Using the Microswitches Servo Notes Wheel Attachments Motor Mounting - large & small Drive Component Usage – the Belt & Pulley
KitPage 9August 6-7, 2012
Proper Care & Use
Most of this will be in the Generic Kit Notes
Motor mount notes explain the motor mount usage - they helped last year
Servo power adapter cables also helped last year
Use your good sense!
Page 10August 6-7, 2012
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 11August 6-7, 2012
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
All kits must be returned to Club Workshop no later than February 28, 2013
Page 12August 6-7, 2012