2005 Manual

[Goobergunch]

Originally Posted by Pika1579

on the team accessory checklist... paintbrush?

`Twas also in last year's manual....don't ask me why.

[NoodleKnight]

Originally Posted by Max Lobovsky

Anyone know what the Mabuchi Motors are?

Aren't they essentially the Fischer Price motors? Or maybe I could be wrong. *shrugs*

[Swampdude]

"At the events" 7.6.1 "indicate on WHICH field you will practice"

7.6.1.2 courtesy "there will be a specified number of teams on A field during"

HEHE 2 fields.. or maybe 3!

What if theres a triangle, circle and a square field!

[ahecht]

Originally Posted by Dave Flowerday

Looks like we know what some of the KOP contains (from the "At The Events" document, talking about replacement parts available at competition):

Hmm, no drills at all and two kinds of Window motors.

[663.keith]

wasn't there talk of being no drill motors this year anyway?

[jdhawg]

Originally Posted by Pika1579

on the team accessory checklist... paintbrush?
paintbrush+yellow paint= ?

Don't get all excited just yet. A soft bristled paintbrush is excellent for dusting off electrical components. They don't want folks using canned air, because that just makes a mess when dust and assorted crud starts flying everywhere!

[Deetman]

A quick Google search found the Mabuchi Motors website.

Further investigation shows that they appear to make motors that can be used in cordless drills. I found two 12V motors, but how they compare to the old drill motors I have no idea since I was not involved with the drivetrain.

http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-b...D=rs_540rhshsf
http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-b..._ID=rs_550pcvc

They also make other motors, which you can look at by browsing around their website.

[Swampdude]

Originally Posted by Deetman

A quick Google search found the Mabuchi Motors website.

Further investigation shows that they appear to make motors that can be used in cordless drills. I found two 12V motors, but how they compare to the old drill motors I have no idea since I was not involved with the drivetrain.

http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-b...D=rs_540rhshsf
http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-b..._ID=rs_550pcvc

They also make other motors, which you can look at by browsing around their website.

FIRST has supplied us with them before:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=15967

[JohnBoucher]

Was it described last year as "The Arena"?

[Deetman]

Originally Posted by Swampdude

FIRST has supplied us with them before:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=15967

Ok, thank you. I was unaware of this as this took place before I became involved with FIRST.

[JohnBoucher]

Robot Transportation Rule 6.2

1. You

MUST ship batteries inside the original packaging

2. You MUST use the original Styrofoam protective cover with the plastic caps covering the battery

terminals.

3. Secure the boxed batteries inside the robot crate in an upright position within DESIGNATED battery box slot. Refer to the sample shown below:

Only NEW batteries this year??? and only 2 batteries

[Stephen Kowski]

I believe that Mabuchi will be supplying an alternative to the Bosch Drill motors. The people I talked with when I bought some of the old Bosch drill motors told me FIRST was having a third party company make them a replacement for the Bosch drill motor. I suspect that these Mabuchi motors are what he was talking about.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

does anyone have pictures of the old mabuchi motors, or can someone describe their size and such.

[J Flex 188]

Id like to commend FIRST for including the option for regional woodie flowers award winners last year to be considered for finalists again this year at the national championships. It is also very considerate to allow teams to also nominate a new mentor!

[Ali Ahmed]

If anyone looked at the 2005 Advance Material List, it asks for 1 Shallow Pot Magnet. Hmmm interesting.