Tom Line
05-04-2013, 16:52
Team 1718 Presents! is a seminar series being held at the Michigan State FIRST Robotics Championships. This seminar series was inspired by the presentations that are given at the World Championships. The intent is to make these information packed seminars available to all Michigan teams, rather than the few who advance to championships. There is limited seating for each seminar (50 people).
The FIRST Robotics Michigan State Championship Seminar Series
Thursday, April 11 2013
Eastern Michigan Convocation Center, in the Eagle’s Nest
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Knowing the A’s, B’s, and C++s: C++ programming for FIRST robotics – Omar Zrien, Team 3539
Learn how to use C++ effectively to create a competitive robot.
Omar has been programming mentor on FRC Team 217 (2006-2008) and is the chief software engineer at Cross The Road Electronics.
12:00PM -1:00 PM
Quality Function Deployment, QFD: Using a quality system to build success into your design after kickoff – Ron Weber, Team 3641
QFD will help your team ascertain critical design needs and wants in a measurable manner.
Ron Weber was a cutting tool design engineer for over fifteen years before becoming a high school educator and robotics coach for the Flying Toasters. QFD has been an integral in the success of Team 3641.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Know your opponent: Learn how scout FRC competitions – Jim Zondag and Isaac Rife, Team 33
This seminar will explain how to create metrics for scouting and scout effectively at competitions. Pick lists, weighting, and evaluating potential partners will all be included in this seminar.
Jim Zondag is an embedded systems engineer at Chrysler and has competed in the FIRST Robotics competition with the Killer Bees for over a decade.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
FIRST Design: Effective mechanical mechanisms for FIRST - Paul Copioli, Team 217
This session will cover the specific calculations and elements of the design process that lead to making appropriately sized mechanisms. Session will focus on real FRC design examples from common drive train, arm, and mechanisms.
Paul has been FRC Team 217 lead engineering mentor since 2000 and has been designing robots since 1997. Paul is currently the President of VEX Robotics.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Business of FIRST: Fundraising, Sponsorship, and the Chairman’s Award – Michael Graham, Team 1718
This presentation will cover different methods to raise funds, and ways to woo sponsors to invest in your team. In addition, we will cover the Chairman’s Award and how to maintain outreach programs.
Michael Graham is a graduate of Richmond High School, the Macomb Academy of Arts and Sciences (Armada, MI), and is currently studying to be an industrial engineer at Kettering University.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
One Good Turn Deserves Another – Chris Hibner, Team 51
Learn about the dynamics of turning and how to make sure you have a drivetrain that handles smoothly.
Good Luck at the Michigan State Championship. We hope to see you there!
Team 1718 – The Fighting Pi
The FIRST Robotics Michigan State Championship Seminar Series
Thursday, April 11 2013
Eastern Michigan Convocation Center, in the Eagle’s Nest
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Knowing the A’s, B’s, and C++s: C++ programming for FIRST robotics – Omar Zrien, Team 3539
Learn how to use C++ effectively to create a competitive robot.
Omar has been programming mentor on FRC Team 217 (2006-2008) and is the chief software engineer at Cross The Road Electronics.
12:00PM -1:00 PM
Quality Function Deployment, QFD: Using a quality system to build success into your design after kickoff – Ron Weber, Team 3641
QFD will help your team ascertain critical design needs and wants in a measurable manner.
Ron Weber was a cutting tool design engineer for over fifteen years before becoming a high school educator and robotics coach for the Flying Toasters. QFD has been an integral in the success of Team 3641.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Know your opponent: Learn how scout FRC competitions – Jim Zondag and Isaac Rife, Team 33
This seminar will explain how to create metrics for scouting and scout effectively at competitions. Pick lists, weighting, and evaluating potential partners will all be included in this seminar.
Jim Zondag is an embedded systems engineer at Chrysler and has competed in the FIRST Robotics competition with the Killer Bees for over a decade.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
FIRST Design: Effective mechanical mechanisms for FIRST - Paul Copioli, Team 217
This session will cover the specific calculations and elements of the design process that lead to making appropriately sized mechanisms. Session will focus on real FRC design examples from common drive train, arm, and mechanisms.
Paul has been FRC Team 217 lead engineering mentor since 2000 and has been designing robots since 1997. Paul is currently the President of VEX Robotics.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Business of FIRST: Fundraising, Sponsorship, and the Chairman’s Award – Michael Graham, Team 1718
This presentation will cover different methods to raise funds, and ways to woo sponsors to invest in your team. In addition, we will cover the Chairman’s Award and how to maintain outreach programs.
Michael Graham is a graduate of Richmond High School, the Macomb Academy of Arts and Sciences (Armada, MI), and is currently studying to be an industrial engineer at Kettering University.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
One Good Turn Deserves Another – Chris Hibner, Team 51
Learn about the dynamics of turning and how to make sure you have a drivetrain that handles smoothly.
Good Luck at the Michigan State Championship. We hope to see you there!
Team 1718 – The Fighting Pi