[FRC Blog] 2017 Early Release Vouchers and Software

[bdaroz]

Originally Posted by maxnz

I agree. Having a voucher is also better for teams who either miss the FC deadline or need control system components more than motor controllers.

We didn't get any Talon SRX's this year, we had them down 6th on our list -- we needed control components and some spares more urgently. We also need Talons too, but we expected the control components to go alot faster than they did.

[Bkeeneykid]

Originally Posted by WSiggs

Does the KoP include more product keys for the NI Software? Last year my team ran into the problem where we lost our 2014 product key for DS, so we had to contact NI to retrieve it. When we used that key it said it was the last usage available for that key (3 of 3 I believe). This year we have a new driver station, so will a new key come with the KoP? If not, how to we go about getting the software?

A new key will come on the LabView software package. Even with using that key on all seven of our laptops, I never ran into the use of too many keys. Keep in mind you don't need to activate them (I don't believe). You should just be able to keep the product key blank.

[Mark McLeod]

Originally Posted by WSiggs

Does the KoP include more product keys for the NI Software? Last year my team ran into the problem where we lost our 2014 product key for DS, so we had to contact NI to retrieve it. When we used that key it said it was the last usage available for that key (3 of 3 I believe). This year we have a new driver station, so will a new key come with the KoP? If not, how to we go about getting the software?

Also, keep in mind that the software changes every year, so you will be downloading a new FRC software package that the new key applies to.

[WSiggs]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

Also, keep in mind that the software changes every year, so you will be downloading a new FRC software package that the new key applies to.

Okay thanks! I'll make sure to activate the new software after kickoff then.

[Michael Hill]

I noticed a lack of Altium this year . I liked that software. Hopefully next year's SolidWorks will have SolidWorks circuit design software (AKA Altium Lite)

EDIT: Disclaimer. I haven't actually seen all the features of the SolidWorks circuit design software. I just know it's very Altium based, but I assume it doesn't have all the features. So, it's either SolidWorks Xtra Heavy or Altium Lite.

[marshall]

Originally Posted by Michael Hill

I noticed a lack of Altium this year . I liked that software. Hopefully next year's SolidWorks will have SolidWorks circuit design software (AKA Altium Lite)

EDIT: Disclaimer. I haven't actually seen all the features of the SolidWorks circuit design software. I just know it's very Altium based, but I assume it doesn't have all the features. So, it's either SolidWorks Xtra Heavy or Altium Lite.

I liked it as well and I hope we still get it. Will be kinda sad if we don't.

Altium has a free-sorta thing out now too:

http://circuitmaker.com

[Bluman56]

Wait... No Bimba? Or is that voucher in the physical kit?

[Mark McLeod]

Bimba usually does their donation on their own website, but I think it was announced late last year.
There seem to be other usual companies that aren't listed (yet).
2016 season for comparison

We'll just have to wait and see.

2016 KOP Vouchers on Kickoff day:
Product Donation Vouchers

• AndyMark Voucher, $450 (USD): Voucher code available in TIMS (only for teams who opted out of the KOP Drive System). Shipping not included.
• AutomationDirect.com Voucher, $30 (USD): See detailed instructions here. Shipping not included.
• CTR Electronics/Innovation First International Voucher, 2 Talon SRXes or 3 Victor SPs: Voucher code is available in TIMS and redeemable here. Shipping not included.
• DigiKey Voucher, $50 (USD): Click here to access. Shipping not included.
• Inventables Voucher, $30 (USD): Use your Team's code in TIMS. Shipping not included.
• Next Gen Robots Voucher, 1 CIM Cooler: Use your team’s code in TIMS. Shipping not included.
• TE Connectivity Voucher, $25 (USD) for select products: To redeem this voucher, use your team’s main contact email in TIMS and follow the instructions in the Quick Reference Guide. Shipping is included.

Final 2016 KOP Vouchers:
Product Donation Vouchers

• 16 Hertz Voucher, One Free Leonardo++ Microcontroller: Click here to find your team's promo code. Shipping information coming soon. Expiration Date coming soon. PDF of Voucher.
• AndyMark Voucher, $450 (USD): Voucher code available in TIMS (only for teams who opted out of the KOP Drive System). Shipping not included.
• AutomationDirect.com Voucher, $30 (USD): See detailed instructions here. Shipping not included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16. PDF of Voucher.
• Bimba Voucher, 2 Free Cylinders: Click here to order your free cyclinders. Ground Shipping is included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16. PDF of Voucher.
• BishopWisecarver Voucher, 4 Free MadeWell Wheels for Linear Guides: Click here to redeem your team's voucher. Shipping is not included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16. PDF of Voucher.
• CTR Electronics/Innovation First International Voucher, 2 Talon SRXes or 3 Victor SPs: Voucher code is available in TIMS and redeemable here. Shipping not included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16.
• DigiKey Voucher, $50 (USD): Click here to access. Shipping not included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16. PDF of Voucher.
• ECIA, Team Tool Download: Use the QR Code on the Voucher to download the 3-D printer file for a wire gauge checker. PDF of Voucher.
• Inventables Voucher, $40 (USD): Use your Team's code in TIMS. Shipping not included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16
• Maxbotix Voucher, $35 (USD): Use the code provided on the flyer to receive $35 off any order. Shipping not included. Expiration Date: Coming Soon PDF of Voucher.
• Next Gen Robots Voucher, 1 CIM Cooler: Use your team’s code in TIMS. Shipping not included. Expiration Date: 6/1/16, but can be extended, if teams need more time.
• TE Connectivity Voucher, $25 (USD) for select products: To redeem this voucher, use your team’s main contact email in TIMS and follow the instructions in the Quick Reference Guide. Shipping is included. Expiration Date: 4/30/16. PDF of Voucher.

[wireties]

Love that MasterCAM is involved! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Christopher149]

I posted this to reddit a little bit ago, but I just realized there are some vouchers we know about not listed on the KOP page.

$50 Digikey starting on kickoff

$20 Clippard

[otherguy]

Has anyone been successful in redeeming the American Button Machines PDV?

Entering the code in TIMS into their site doesn't appear to work. I've tried Chrome, Firefox, and IE11. No go.

The code in our TIMS account looks pretty generic. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same code for everyone. Maybe it's not active yet?, but I don't see a start date listed on the KOP site for this item.

[GeeTwo]

Originally Posted by otherguy

Has anyone been successful in redeeming the American Button Machines PDV?

Entering the code in TIMS into their site doesn't appear to work. I've tried Chrome, Firefox, and IE11. No go.

The code in our TIMS account looks pretty generic. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same code for everyone. Maybe it's not active yet?, but I don't see a start date listed on the KOP site for this item.

Nope, just keeps coming back to the prompt. I tried a few variations of case and added a space, no joy.

[otherguy]

Thanks for confirming.
Maybe it will go live after kickoff.

[mman1506]

Has anyone received word back from MasterCAM yet?

[frcguy]

Originally Posted by mman1506

Has anyone received word back from MasterCAM yet?

Nope. Got a confirmation email that I applied but that's it.