Robotics Question of the Day!

[daniel_dsouza]

Q: Who should you not instantly blame for errors when they happen?
A: Programmers. It's good to break this stereotype sooner than later.

Q: What must be worn at all times when working on the robot?
A: Safeties, closed toed shoes, etc.

Q: Where is the FIRST aid kit located?
A: "answers will vary"

Q: Where is the largest/smallest gauge wire used on the robot?
A: "answers will vary"

Q: When working with aluminum and nuts/bolts, how much should you tighten them?
A: not too tight

Q: Where is metric crescent wrench?
A: I have no clue what you are talking about...

Q: Should a chain be completely taut?
A: No.

Q: Should the robot frame have a charge?
A: No. This can be prevented by isolating motors, and checking wires.

Q: What is the best type of drivetrain/mechanism?
A: The best one we can build w. our resources.

Q: If the robot does not turn on, what is the first thing to do?
A: Check the battery.

Q: What is called when you lend a team some part at a competition?
A: Gracious Professionalism

[EricH]

What is the large PDF that everyone is supposed to read called?
A: The Manual.

Who needs to read the Manual at least once?
A: Everybody. Twice or thrice is preferred, though.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by daniel_dsouza

Q: Where is metric crescent wrench?
A: I have no clue what you are talking about...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vise-Grip-...rench/15720337

Free clue for the still-confused: The "metric" refers to the scale on the jaws that lets you know what size nut or bolt head you're rounding off when you use it.