Re: 2005 Manual
 

`Twas also in last year's manual....don't ask me why. :confused:

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Aren't they essentially the Fischer Price motors? Or maybe I could be wrong. *shrugs*

Re: 2005 Manual
 

"At the events" 7.6.1 "indicate on WHICH field you will practice"

7.6.1.2 courtesy "there will be a specified number of teams on A field during"

HEHE 2 fields.. or maybe 3!

What if theres a triangle, circle and a square field!

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Hmm, no drills at all and two kinds of Window motors.

Re: 2005 Manual
 

wasn't there talk of being no drill motors this year anyway?

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Don't get all excited just yet. A soft bristled paintbrush is excellent for dusting off electrical components. They don't want folks using canned air, because that just makes a mess when dust and assorted crud starts flying everywhere!

Re: 2005 Manual
 

A quick Google search found the Mabuchi Motors website.

Further investigation shows that they appear to make motors that can be used in cordless drills. I found two 12V motors, but how they compare to the old drill motors I have no idea since I was not involved with the drivetrain.

http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-b...D=rs_540rhshsf
http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-b..._ID=rs_550pcvc

They also make other motors, which you can look at by browsing around their website.

Re: 2005 Manual
 

FIRST has supplied us with them before:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=15967

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Was it described last year as "The Arena"?

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Ok, thank you. I was unaware of this as this took place before I became involved with FIRST.

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Robot Transportation Rule 6.2

Quote:

1. You

Quote:

MUST ship batteries inside the original packaging

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2. You MUST use the original Styrofoam protective cover with the plastic caps covering the battery terminals. 3. Secure the boxed batteries inside the robot crate in an upright position within DESIGNATED battery box slot. Refer to the sample shown below:

Only NEW batteries this year??? and only 2 batteries

Re: 2005 Manual
 

I believe that Mabuchi will be supplying an alternative to the Bosch Drill motors. The people I talked with when I bought some of the old Bosch drill motors told me FIRST was having a third party company make them a replacement for the Bosch drill motor. I suspect that these Mabuchi motors are what he was talking about.

Re: 2005 Manual
 

does anyone have pictures of the old mabuchi motors, or can someone describe their size and such.

Re: 2005 Manual
 

Id like to commend FIRST for including the option for regional woodie flowers award winners last year to be considered for finalists again this year at the national championships. It is also very considerate to allow teams to also nominate a new mentor!

Re: 2005 Manual
 

If anyone looked at the 2005 Advance Material List, it asks for 1 Shallow Pot Magnet. Hmmm interesting.