Seven Rivers Robotics Training December 6 2014 Duane Lom Aquinas Mentor What is the KOP A collection of parts given to all teams to use in the construction of a robot Cost is covered in the registration to a teams first Regional competition ID: 793407
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FIRST RoboticsKit of Parts - KOP
Seven Rivers Robotics Training
December 6, 2014
Duane
Lom
– Aquinas Mentor
Slide2What is the KOP?A collection of parts given to all
teams to use in the construction of a robotCost is covered in the registration to a team’s first Regional competition
Word of Caution – each year there are changes to what is distributed and how it is distributed. Information in this presentation may not reflect how the 2015 KOP is handled.New for 2015 is the roboRIO
.
Slide3What is the KOP?
Slide4What’s in the KOP?
The KOP contains the parts needed to build a basic structure and additional elements that may or may not be useful in constructing a more complete robot
.Basic Structure– wheels, drive trains, perimeter structural channels and connectors, electrical components necessary to the power the drive train. (Most non-electrical
elements are in the AndyMark portion of the kit)Additional elements for example – electrical components (limit switches, wire, connectors, relays), additional motors, cooling fans, software, game pieces, etc. (Black Tote
)
The Rookie kit (Green Tote) contains elements only given once to teams – pneumatic
parts,
driver station laptop computer, joysticks, extra battery, battery charger, camera, etc
.
Slide5What’s in (cont.)
Ordering Certificates – Additional certificates are included that allow teams to order parts on an as-needed basis. (Vitural Kit & First Choice) Examples are belts and pneumatic cylinders.
Important note – even if your robot design will not need these items, order anyway to build up your parts inventory for future use!Opt-Out option – Older teams
, can opt out of KOP drive train parts and get vouchers to obtain other parts from AndyMark. Younger teams will want to stick with the normal
KOP
until they have enough parts to build two or more robots.
Slide6Delivery and Inspection
The KOP is distributed on the day of the FRC Kick Off. You have a few days to check your KOP to see if any parts are missing
.When picking up the KOP, some items may be distributed individually. An inventory list is available on-line after the kick off at the FIRST website.
Slide7Sample KOP Checklist
Caution:Photos can be
misleadingon the sizeof items
Slide8RoboRIO
New for 2015
Replaces
cRIO
and the
Digital
Sidecar
Slide9But There Is More !
Caution – NO indication the following is in the 2015 KOPAdditional information about the new controls
New Power Distribution BoardNew Voltage Regulator ModuleNew Pneumatic Control ModuleChange in Jaguar Motor Controllers
Change in Talon Motor ControllersRecommend visiting http://team358.org/files/programming/ControlSystem2015-2019
/
Slide102015 Control System
Slide11Major Supplier - AndyMark
AndyMark is a for-profit company founded by former FIRST Robotics students to provide parts associated with FIRST Robotics. They have most everything you will need to build a complete robot. Most of the
KoP items can be purchased from them if you need replacements or extras. (www.andymark.com)Most parts have an associated
AndyMark part number (am-xxxx) and it is the easiest way to find items in their on-line catalog.Technical specs for parts can be found on
AndyMark
along with the company websites of the various
parts
First Choice Items
Slide12Handy Parts to Purchase
Pneumatic tubing and connectors - am or
Ronco Engineering on Caledonia St.Pneumatic control valves – am-0888Specialty
wheels such as Mecanum and Omni wheels - amLimit Switches
–
“First
Choice”
item
Machine
screws
(#6, #8, #10 and metric sizes)
Bolts
(1/4, 5/16), Washers, and Locknuts
Sheets
of Aluminum –
7 Rivers
Surplus
Hwy 16
Hokah
,
Mn
507-894-0777
Pool Noodles –
2.5 in
Dia
Bumper Fabric
– ahh.biz
Slide13Why is Understanding the KOP Important
Knowing what you have to work withWhat’s availableHow the parts work
Size of the partsWhat has to be on the robot (Robot Build Rules)Appreciation of the cost of partsPreparing the BOM (Bill of Materials)
Slide14Questions???Look on FIRST Website for additional technical information of parts, suppliers, where to get more –
www.usfirst.org
Chief Delphi Forums – www. chiefdelphi.comCoalition Teams