Re: Free Parts Contest from AutomationDirect.com (Win ANOTHER $30 voucher!)
 

Hmm, building inventory - I guess that WOULD have impact... Done!

Team - 5442

Chip

Re: Free Parts Contest from AutomationDirect.com (Win ANOTHER $30 voucher!)
 

We use both encoders and pneumatic components from Automation Direct, which have provided great service and performance. I have four rotary encoders on my desk now from the 2008 season that are about to go on our test drive base.

However, the feature I really like is the "learn more" tag that allows a student to accidentally learn a little more about the parts.

Walter Everett
FIRST Robotics Team 1758

Re: Free Parts Contest from AutomationDirect.com (Win ANOTHER $30 voucher!)
 

It's one thing for a team to get enough safety glass for their team, but a whole other game to find a supplier for different colors, and accessories for safety glasses, the number one part all FRC teams need.

Re: Free Parts Contest from AutomationDirect.com (Win ANOTHER $30 voucher!)
 

Last year we stocked up our pneumatic inventory at Automation Direct. The kids also learned to properly cut tubing with the tubing cutter we bought - a big improvement over scissors.

Thank you!

Re: Free Parts Contest from AutomationDirect.com (Win ANOTHER $30 voucher!)
 

OK:

Learning More - Team 1758

We also have tons of educational videos and other in-depth content on our website

Safety Glasses in many styles, colors - Team 4004

(as an "old man" I really like the ones with the built-in "readers")

Tubing cutter, excellent - Team 2601

Yes good point, and many teams have already found this out: we include a free tubing cutter with every voucher order that teams place with us! The robot inspectors tell us that poorly cut tubing is possibly the number one cause of leaks that they see in FRC pneumatic systems.

OK, the contest is officially over with 10 vouchers already awarded - but please keep the ideas coming - other teams may still benefit from your expertise with our products!

(I'll PM the winners with voucher codes first thing tomorrow morning)

Re: Free Parts Contest from AutomationDirect.com (Win ANOTHER $30 voucher!)
 

This is actually our first year, as a team, putting out an safety animation we're proud of, essentially defining our robot's draw plans within a week, and even having a truly dedicated safety program, from which most of our safety gear (in not all) has been from Automation Direct. In terms of overall work, Automation Direct has certainly made an impact on us, and we're planning on making an impact in the game's challenge this year. Can't wait for another powerful animation this year with the hopes of winning this competition provided by you guys!