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Team2339
19-01-2008, 15:35
How do we connect our CIrcuit Board for our robot?:ahh:
ANY pictures as examples and information would be greatly appreciated:]
DonRotolo
19-01-2008, 15:43
Do you mean this (http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Community/FRC/FRC_Documents_and_Updates/2008_Assets/Manual/2008_Robot_Power_Distribution_Diagram.pdf)?

Or, have I misunderstood the question? In general, the instructions for connecting just about anyhting in the KOP is in the manual or related pages somewhere.

Don
edgar_amaro
19-01-2008, 15:47
Hey !!!! what is the carpet made of .... the one for the overdrive arena... cuz we plan to build one to practice
Team2339
19-01-2008, 15:52
its made of industrial carpet if im right, pretty sure :]
edgar_amaro
19-01-2008, 16:03
what about the texture ... does it have any kind of border or is it a plane , smooth surface
Team2339
19-01-2008, 16:04
yes, that diagram, but the thing is that idk where the connectors got to everything....it has little lines and all, but were still confused

and what is the KOP manual?
edgar_amaro
19-01-2008, 16:16
where could i get it .... astroturf ????... lowes???? .. the home depot???
somewhere that is cheap ...
Team2339
19-01-2008, 16:17
home depot should be fine,

all you need is some cheap regular carpet, and youre good
EricH
19-01-2008, 16:22
The carpet should really have its own thread, but...

The carpet spec is not available on the FIRST website (that I could find), but the Q&A said this (http://forums.usfirst.org/showpost.php?p=12588&postcount=2). A general description would be low-pile industrial carpet, gray color.

And, on the wiring side, the lines represent wires. Connectors should match the connection on the part you are connecting.
DonRotolo
19-01-2008, 16:28
Carpet: There is an official specification, but any smooth, flat, thin carpet will be good enough for now.

KOP Manual: I meant The FIRST Competition Manual (http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=452). If you have not yet seen that, and are not completely familiar with it, you really need to download and read the whole thing before doing anything else. Really. All of it.

One of the documents is the "recommended practices and tips", read that too.

Don