Lori Lazuk June 2 2015 Kit Documents 2014 Returnable Kit List Inventory list inside the red tote 2014 Consumable Kit List Inventory list inside the blue tote 2014 Returnable ID: 389890
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Robot Kit Familiarization
Lori
Lazuk
June 2, 2015Slide2
Kit Documents
2014 Returnable
Kit ListInventory list inside the red tote2014 Consumable Kit ListInventory list inside the blue tote2014 Returnable Kit Agreement You sign & submit at Kickoff to get the kitsRequest for Loan of Returnable KitIf you want to keep the kits after Game Day2014 Generic Kit Usage Guide Slightly modified from year to yearSoftware List – with websites & keys (passwords)
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Returnable
Kit
Provided to you in a red tote with a kit number at KickoffUse the returnable kit items carefully – we inventory, test, refurbish & use next yearReturn the red tote and all the contentsDo an inventory immediately after Kickoff!Do it again before you return the kit to us!You will be charged for damaged / lost itemsSlide4
Returnable Kit List
Reference
Returnable Kit Photo Guide
BEST Control System KitJoystick, Cortex Microcontroller, batteries & chargers, communication keysLarge / small motors, motor controllers Sensor & motor i/f cables, servo power cablesProgramming hardware, USB A-A cableRoller blade wheel & axleBEST Servo Kit4 Futaba 3003/3004 servos, horns & wiresBEST Belt and Pulley KitRed and Blue TotesPage 4Slide5
Consumable Kit
Provided to you in a
blue tote
with a kit number at KickoffAlso provided are big items that don’t fit in the toteUse / keep the Consumable kit itemsOr return unused items to usReturn the blue tote Page 5Slide6
Consumable Kit List
Igus
® donated parts
Plastic & metal stockWood stockPVC pipes & fittingsHardwareElectricalTapes & adhesivesThreaded fastenersMiscellaneous Game field parts – you’ll need to create some for yourselvesApproved Optional Items you can useThey’re all cheap and / or easy to findPage 6Reference Consumable Kit Photo GuideSlide7
2014 BEST Generic Kit Usage Guide
Issued at Kickoff & includes these topics:
Batteries
VEX Cortex Microcontroller OperationBasic Operation, Re-syncing the Controller & Joystick, Tethered Operation, VEXnet KeysVEX Cortex Microcontroller Connections General, Servo Connections, Motor Connections, Analog & Digital InputsUsing the Microswitches, Servo NotesWheel Attachment, Motor MountingDrive Component UsagePage 7Slide8
Proper Care & Use
Most of this will be in the Generic Kit
Usage Guide
Motor mounts protect the motorsMotor controllers protect the motorsServo power adapter cables protect the servosUse your good sense!Page 8Slide9
Motors vs. Servos
Futaba S3003 servo
Torque
: 2.75 in-lbGear Type: PlasticBEST Small MotorTorque 9.49 in-lbBEST Large MotorTorque 23.53 in-lbServos can handle only a fraction of the load of motors Page 9Slide10
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 10Confirm you plan to have power at Game field for joysticksSlide11
At Game Day
Inventory & return your
Returnable
Kit – including both totesOr you can keep your kit longerIf you don’t want to take the robot apartIf you might attend Regional CompetitionIf you want to show off your robot Submit a Request for Loan of Returnable Kit FormAll kits must be returned to Trinidad State Junior College no later than February 29, 2016 (unless approved by Jenn Swanson)Page 11Update Return InstructionsSlide12
Software
List
Software
easyC – program the robotRobotC – program the robotMathworks Simulink – programming & simulation softwareSolidWorks & SolidWorks Training– CAD softwareInspirtech HSM Works – CAM (Computer Aided Machining)Mathematica Student Version – ComputationalLinks & keys provided at Kickoff in teacher packetPage 12Slide13
Charge the Batteries
Before you begin any construction, charge the following:
Both 7.2 V batteries
All 6 AAA batteries
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