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2002 Season Overview
-Rules will be fewer, clearer, and stuck to - one of the writers of the FLL rules is being recruited to help in this. -There was mention of a game review group...not much detail was given on this, but I assume those who are included know a lot more than what was said... -As was mentioned in the previous summary, they are already well into the 2003 game...so far, it is designed to be made for tv with quite simple scoring -All of the Fedex/UPS account info was the same, so I'll leave that alone... Important Dates: Kickoff-January 4 Epcot May 1-3 22 total regionals - schedule will be made available in 1-2 weeks -Significant changes coming in the kit -4A or better charger assured -Preseason kit will be shipped when your payment is recieved(no earlier than October 15)...includes the software and the EduRobot. -Most likely will still be 2v2.... -Event schedule for an individual event will remain -National qualification will remain the same, with just the needed changes for the regional chairman's award Web Site Issues: -was mentioned current site is hard to navigate -need to make info to contact individual teams easier to get to -site needs to be kept up to date -flag new/updated information -was suggested that mfg. part number is included on the pre-kickoff field component parts list - makes it easier to get parts from other suppliers Q&A/Yahoo Board -One main "voice" needed -Overwhelming support to overhaul Q&A methods -Perhaps keep a Running list on web site? -set up question submission form which requires topic of question and rule or section which it applies to -possibly expand phone availability hours, maybe just during last week? CD/Manual -consensus was that CD was very useful -provide 2 sets of prints for field -maybe a 3d model of field? -add capability to search manual as a whole -make sure motor data is accurate -include control system manual/software tools on CD Inspections -possibly get team members to perform inspection -minimize what is being looked for -spot checks as going on/off field -re-weigh before finals -specialize inspectors(mech/elec/pneu) -Some power-related issues with control system -Impact tripping of breaker -standardize connectors across all IFI components -possibly internally connect or pre-supply connectors for Victor fan -what about an IFI-supplied valve driver(diodes, etc. pre-built)? Autodesk -better training needed -judging improvements needed -what about using other software? -what about getting a site license? -have an animation viewing location at all sites Carpet Damage -looking at possible alternate surfaces, however, carpet is liked for various reasons -was suggested limit materials which could contact ground (i.e. no metal) Pneumatics -add rodless cylinder -more flexability in what could be used - team sponsors want to be able to use their own brand -more valves -check valve specifically suggested -it was suggested that more in the way of prefab components(gearboxes, etc.) be allowed...much discussion on this, no clear consensus Shipping -Fedex overwhelming a good thing -many issues with drayage, esp. at Epcot -There will be a mandatory review of contact information during registration this year -event registration will be staggered as follows: *Sep 3 - open to update contact data only *Oct 1 - open to register for 1st regional and championship(if qualified) *Nov 3 - 2nd regional and beyond * Dec 6 - registration closes *Dec 10 - 1st event payment due *Feb 14 - final payment due Regionals between Mar 4 - Apr 12 There was a lot more discussed, but this is what I had jotted down as being important... |
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