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Forum: Programming Today, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Why the sudden burst of code postings?

You might have noticed that there's a sudden burst of teams posting links to their prior year's code and CAD drawings on Chief Delphi. Wondering why? Read on.

R13 of the 2016 Rules...
Forum: General Forum Today, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,867
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: I want to be an FTA

The FTA almost exclusively leads through a participative/democratic leadership style, operating as a coach of volunteers at varying levels of skill. The rare occasions I remember seeing a FTA use an...
Forum: General Forum 12-30-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,401
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Kick-off Web Link?

+1 on this. There's nothing more frustrating than having a large group together for kickoff and not being able to watch it.

Regarding timing, the kickoff show starts at 10:30 EST. Based on...
Forum: Electrical 12-30-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Wiring LEDs into the control system/motor controllers

The PCM is an option for powering 12V LEDs. Note the 500mA aggregate limit on current for the solenoid ports.
Forum: General Forum 12-29-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Game Manual- Still "coming soon"

If you're curious, this page (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/storage-scalability-targets) shows the scalability targets for Azure storage. Each blob is guaranteed 60 MBps of...
Forum: General Forum 12-27-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Best Coach Bus Company?

It's going to be difficult to suggest good coach bus companies, as they are pretty much all regional businesses. My suggestion would be to go to other activities in the school that send students on...
Forum: Electrical 12-20-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Steampunk wiring - wiring color

I'm imagining bringing that q&a to the pit and arguing with Al about the definition of a stripe.
Forum: Electrical 12-19-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Steampunk wiring - wiring color

I don't like to tempt the gods of inspection on items like this.

That said, there is gold and black wire sheath available.
Forum: FRC Game Design 12-19-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Better material shopping list for field element build

From what I've heard, the kickoff volunteers get the same team plans we get.
Forum: General Forum 12-19-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,288
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Pockets on Women's Pants

You can even go shorter:

https://www.rei.com/product/895594

The string is purely for search engine rank optimization.
Forum: Rules/Strategy 12-16-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Use of Earpieces during Competition

FWIW, this is enforced pretty strictly. I've seen teams penalized for talking on their mobile phone as the match starts.
Forum: General Forum 12-08-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,871
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: [FRC Blog] FIRST Choice 2017

New blog entry indicates one day delay in results this week, and a delay in the second round.

http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/blog/2017-first-choice-round-1-delay-tweak
Forum: Electrical 12-04-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Where to purchase wire?

We use 22-2 stranded copper security system cable from Home Depot.
Forum: Electrical 12-02-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Where to purchase wire?

2 conductor automotive speaker wire is the way to go. Be sure you're getting stranded wire.

We order from MCM Electronics:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/STELLAR-LABS-24-16087-/24-16087
Forum: General Forum 12-02-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,325
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: New coach question: when does FIRSTchoice stuff ship?

Also -- just to set expectations if you're new. There's usually very little relation between what's available in FIRST Choice round 1, and what specialized items you might want to build a robot for...
Forum: General Forum 12-01-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,547
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Parts Mangment

We use flip top totes like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/12-Gal-Heavy-Duty-Flip-Tote-in-Grey-121521-001/203664499 for larger item storage, and

The 13 gallon Sterilite containers with removable...
Forum: Technical Discussion 11-28-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Need Parts Urgently

For your hex adapter, would an assembly of AndyMark AM-0096a (http://www.andymark.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=am-0096a) and AM-2231a...
Forum: General Forum 11-28-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 607
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Looking for Mentors Twin Cities rookie team 6480

Your team shows a location of Minneapolis, so SPLASH would be your closest event. Stop by my Sensors presentation and introduce yourself if you decide to come.
Forum: Regional Competitions 11-27-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 73,382
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Registration 2016

Last year PNW went to a funding model where they charge teams the full cost of the district events, and grant out all of their event fundraising to teams as a subsidy. The net cost to teams was...
Forum: Programming 11-11-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 981
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Docker for FRC - Better Environment Setup

Windows has native tooling that can help you with this. Here's one approach:

1. Build a Win10 anniversary edition WIM that targets your machines, with everything that can be installed in audit...
Forum: Off-Season Events 10-16-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,233
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: 2016 Minnesota Robotics Invitational

Hard to believe that there were $6000 in scholarships this year. Impressive.
Forum: General Forum 10-13-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Possible FIRST-approved compressor for the upcoming season

You can increase the duty cycle of the lighter duty compressors somewhat by using one of the approved fans to cool the heat sink. It's a standard detail on our robots.
Forum: Technical Discussion 09-22-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Cheapest way to build prototype 'bot with encoders

I'd like something that a) can be put in a car by one person and b) doesn't require leaving the car out of the garage.
Forum: Technical Discussion 09-22-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Cheapest way to build prototype 'bot with encoders

Anyone have any experience with these N20 motors with integrated...
Forum: Technical Discussion 09-22-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By MrRoboSteve
Re: Cheapest way to build prototype 'bot with encoders

One option I haven't looked at before is using FTC parts.

For example, I could use four of these NeveRest motors and four of the inexpensive Omni...
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