[Al Skierkiewicz]

I think it is important to note that the big show is coming up in less than two weeks. Please reread your 2007 manual paying close attention to robot rules (rev G now on the FIRST website) as well as the game (also Rev G). Staff will be using these latest documents in Atlanta for game play and inspections. Of particular note for electrical is the mandatory use of the Rockwell power distro blocks and the relay and orange team light. If you don't have these items on your robot, even if you passed inspection elsewhere, they will be required at the Championship. Relays were available in spare parts, but terminal blocks, DIN mounting rails and relay sockets were not. If you know you need these items, I would start ordering them tomorrow so you can have them. Pnuematics will also need to meet spec and will reguire the minimum pnuematic system to make it through inspection. i.e. compressor (one only please), guages (120 and 60 PSI), regulator, pressure switch connected to the RC, spike (to control the compressor from the RC) and pressure relief valve(to vent the system). Please be prepared, read the rules, team updates and the Q&A.