Re: 2009 Registraion
 

1923 registered for NJ and The Championship Event in about 5 minutes.

:)
Can't wait!

Re: 2009 Registraion
 

does anyone know when we are allowed to sign up for a second regional?

Re: 2009 Registraion
 

Wait three weeks. (see calendar here)

Re: 2009 Registraion
 

From FRC Calendar of Important Events:

FIRST Initial Regional Event Registration 10/2/2008
FIRST 2nd Regional Event Registration 10/23/2008
FIRST Unrestricted Regional Event Registration 11/6/2008

Re: 2009 Registraion
 

thanks. this is our first year signing up for a second regional and we couldn't find the information for when we could do it

Re: 2009 Registration
 

Hi we are a rookie team and we just got our number 2834. Awesome!

I have a question about the Early Control System Shipment. Does anybody know what is in that shipment besides the new controller? Is the LabVIEW software included in that? What can a rookie team without a robot do with it? I hate to spend extra money to have it shipped to us and having it sit there until January.

Re: 2009 Registration
 

Here is the list of components that the beta teams recieved, I would assume that the same components would be in the control system kit that gets shipped out:

• 1 FIRST specific cRIO
• 2 analog modules
• 2 analog bumpers
• 2 digital I/O modules
• 2 pneumatic bumpers
• 1 digital output sourcing module
• 1 digital sidecar
• 1 power distribution board
• 1 driver station
• 1 wireless adapter set
• 1 camera
• 2 joysticks
• assorted cables and connectors
• a DVD of software that will be shipped by NI

Also, as far as what can you do with it, I would say take the opportunity to learn LabView/C++ as it pertains to the controller, and maybe pick up a couple of servos from your local hobby supplier to use instead of speed controllers for basic controls testing...at least with the servos you can see the results of your code, and not just the feedback into labview.

Re: 2009 Registration
 

Wouldn't they need to pick up a 12 volt battery as well for running the RC?

Re: 2009 Registration
 

12voltbolt is ready and waiting for the 3rd of january and whatever date the champs are

Re: 2009 Registration
 

If only we had all the money by now! :( :( I think we're up to $750, YAY! (not).

Re: 2009 Registration
 

Point taken...in my 10+ yrs with FIRST, I've never been part of a rookie team, so I have trouble sometimes picturing NOT having everything that the teams I have worked with have laying around...

Re: 2009 Registration
 

You have no idea how hard it is to start a new team. Our school has no shop. We managed to find a build site outside of school. It is as empty a space as it can get. We have no tools, not even a screwdriver. We have one sponsor (very fortunate for us) that will cover our entry fees. We have rejections after rejections from other companies due to the poor economy in Southeast Michigan. I have never done this before and I am the only engineer on the team. I do have another parent who will help with programming. My only comfort is that so many teams around here are willing to help if you ask. Without these veteran teams' help it would be impossible to do it on our own.

Re: 2009 Registration
 

Welcome to FIRST :-)
You are no different than my team two years ago. You are entering during an interesting time. Everything is in flux and you might not be in as bad shape as you think. My advise to you is this: keep your goals and robot simple. Work on your drivetrain and one or two aspects of the game. Figure out those one or two things you want to do well and make sure you can do them consistently. Get decent set of hand tools, sabersaw, and cordless power drill. Also check out this post for a better list of tools:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ight=FRC+tools

Find a good veteran team and get on their coattails. Ask a lot of questions and make sure you get answers you understand. Good luck to you and if I can help, feel free to contact me via this forum.

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You guys sound like us, except we have more tools (still not a lot, but we have a screwdriver) and less money. :) Hope you guys are successful this year!

Re: 2009 Registration
 

I'm just waiting for some London teams to register so I can find a team to work with this year.

Wetzel