New LED Lights this Year, spec for placement?

[Chris_Elston]

Does anyone know if First released a spec for the new light placement on the robots this year?

In the past there was only one light, we wondered if there was documentation on the placement of the lights. Like one per side since there are four lights or anything like that too read. We can't find any documentation that would point this out if this has been defined or not. Any pointers would be grateful.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

[QUOTE]<R08> Robots must use all four Team Color LEDs provided in the kit to display their alliance color (red or blue).
Previous years rotating lights are not allowed. All four Team Color LEDs must be mounted on the robot
such that their displayed color is visible over the entire 360 degree circle around the robot from a distance
of at least 100 feet. Instructions for connecting the lights are provided in the Innovation First controller
manual. The Robot Controller directly powers and controls the Team Color LEDs. The user has no
control over the Team Color LEDs and no programming is required[QUOTE]

[Matthew_H]

Does anyone know if First released a spec for the new light placement on the robots this year?

In the past there was only one light, we wondered if there was documentation on the placement of the lights. Like one per side since there are four lights or anything like that too read. We can't find any documentation that would point this out if this has been defined or not. Any pointers would be grateful.

Rule <R07> Robots must display their team number, sponsor and school names, and/or logos. The judges, referees,
and announcers must be able to easily identify robots by Team Number. Teams must display their Team Number in four locations at approximately 90-degree intervals around the side of the robot. The numerals must be at least 4 inches high, at least in 3/4 inch stroke width and in a contrasting color from its background. Team Numbers must be clearly visible from a distance of not less than 100 feet.

[Elgin Clock]

**not a real answer**

I think I saw somewhere that said you had to mount them in 90 degree's apart from each other... (if their are 4?)

So, on all 4 side of your robot, like the team number.
(I think)

[Chris_Elston]

Sweet...thanks guys. That was a FAST reply!

[mtaman02]

To put them on your robot you don't need alot of space and its 0% effort to mount. Most robots if not all will be in a 4 sided shape (square / rectangle) all you need to do is put 1 led on each side of the robot and high enough so that its visible but well proctected from any significant damage !

[Geoff]

use road flares, not LEDs

[TOLEDO]

use road flares, not LEDs


Please...the chemicals would create some dangerous reactions.

Use magnesium.

[telkanuru]

Thermite adds an interesting chemichal component that will amuse your ChemEng people to no end (and the officials, as it burns through your robot, the carpet, the field supports, the concrete floor, and the bedrock beneith.

[Lord Nerdlinger]

this is somewhat off topic

but how exactly are teams mounting the lights?

I glanced at them tonight, and i didn't see any easy way to attach them?

should we just epoxy them or did i miss some kind of mounting hole?

[ReggieB]

Also on mounting- Can we cover up a corner (or two) of the led's for mounting?

[mtaman02]

if im not mistaken i think there was a screw hole in them. where you can mount them like a picture frame. if you epoxy them and FIRST wants you to move them else where well you get the idea! all you need is a small hole if there isn't already one there and put a small screw to hole it up.



quote/ ReggieB also on mounting- Can we cover up a corner (or two) of the led's for mounting?

covering a corner or two ??? don't know what your talking about (the edges or the front of the face plate?) if its the front you may need an official ruling if its the side of the led then i don't see why not!

[BillyGoats]

this is somewhat off topic

but how exactly are teams mounting the lights?

I glanced at them tonight, and i didn't see any easy way to attach them?

should we just epoxy them or did i miss some kind of mounting hole?

Well we used a little L bracket and some velcro. Well can not find a picture of it on our website ill tell them to upload it 2morrow or something. The URL is
http://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/robotics/robotics_photos2004.htm

Should be up some time tuesday(17th) night.