2005 Manual

[Max Lobovsky]

Originally Posted by Swampdude

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

I thought the old Mabuchi motors were the old FP motors. FP is on the new list alongside this new Mabuchi motor.

[Bill Gold]

Originally Posted by Max Lobovsky

The old Mabuchi motors were the old FP motors. That's what that thread is talking about. FP is on the new list alongside this new Mabuchi motor.

There was an additional Mabuchi given to us in 2002. "Mabuchi" is just the brand, we'll have to wait for someone like Paul Copioli to get us the specs since, historically, FIRST has been slow with that.

[ahecht]

IIRC, the Mabuchi motor is 2002 was a tiny servo-sized motor.

[nuggetsyl]

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher

Robot Transportation Rule 6.2



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

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I REALLY HOPE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO USE MORE THEN 2 BATTERIES IF NOT TEAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY IN THE LAST ROUNDS WILL HAVE A HUGE ADVANTAGE

[RbtGal1351]

Originally Posted by nuggetsyl

I REALLY HOPE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO USE MORE THEN 2 BATTERIES IF NOT TEAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY IN THE LAST ROUNDS WILL HAVE A HUGE ADVANTAGE

haha. we did that last year, our rookie year, cuz we only had 2 batteries...
and we got up to the semifinals.
and it was annoying, we were looking forward to getting 2 more batteries this year...
~Stephanie

[Katie Reynolds]

Originally Posted by nuggetsyl

I REALLY HOPE THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO USE MORE THEN 2 BATTERIES IF NOT TEAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE TO PLAY IN THE LAST ROUNDS WILL HAVE A HUGE ADVANTAGE

No need to shout! I'm sure there'll be at least one team at your competition who will lend you a battery or two for the finals.

[527point]

i was looking around on the mabuchi motor web site and i found on http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/engli...uct/index.html page all the way at the bottom under "other" that they also make automobile window motors

[Kims Robot]

Originally Posted by Ricksta121

i found something interesting...

Look at section 9.8
sections 9.8.1 to 9.8.4

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9.8.1 Champion

This award celebrates the team or alliance that wins the Championship.

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team OR alliance???

But check out section 7.6.3 Competition Matches:
This list includes both Friday and Saturday matches and provides information as to when teams will participate, with whom, and against whom.

It looks like we definitely still have some form of alliance!! no 1v1v1!! It seems like they were trying to keep the possibility in section 9, but missed it in section 7

If you read on it says:
Scouting: Teams often use the list for scouting other teams and their strategies. This is especially helpful when choosing alliances for the final rounds

[Katie Reynolds]

Originally Posted by Kims Robot

But check out section 7.6.3 Competition Matches:
This list includes both Friday and Saturday matches and provides information as to when teams will participate, with whom, and against whom.

It looks like we definitely still have some form of alliance!! no 1v1v1!! It seems like they were trying to keep the possibility in section 9, but missed it in section 7

Unless the team you're participating with is no-one.

I say the possibility is still open for 1v1v1. We'll know for sure, soon!

[Elgin Clock]

I see that in section 7.16 (TEAM ACCESSORIES CHECKLIST) in the manual, that a Clock is an additional item for in the pit area.

Well, let me offer my services for that duty, as long as it is not at the Rochester, or NJ regional, or The Championship Event. I am bound to Team 237 for those events.

But, if you want me to be your team Clock in the pit, then I will be glad to be an honorary team member at any other regional.

For details, PM me.

Thanks!





*Note: All airfare, hotel fees, and other fess must be paid for by said honorary team acting as the adopter.

[Jeff K.]

Originally Posted by Max Lobovsky

Anyone know what the Mabuchi Motors are?

They are the motors that go with the fischer price motors (check spelling). The motors themselves with a good machined gearbox could make an *okay* cheap drive train.

[Jeff K.]

Originally Posted by Pika1579

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

yellow field

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by 7.5.2

Limited Pit Opening-This may be Wednesday night or early morning Thursday.

Wednesday night to open the crate? I hope they figure thiss out soon. I know some teams are already buying hotel rooms and plane/bus tickets

Originally Posted by 7.8.7

As FIRST grows, the issue of replacement kit parts grows also. So that the FIRST models continue to be scalable across more teams and more events you should be aware of the information that follows.
FIRST asks that teams bring any unused parts from their kits to events to assist and support each other. You can expand your FIRST Network as you exchange parts.

Dave, you list has the ONLY spare parts that will be available at events. I'm glad to see that the globe motor is back.

Glad to see FedEx is donating shipping again.

Originally Posted by 9.2.3.2

Regional Chairman’s Award submissions will be done on line beginning in 2005. The submission, excluding the Executive Summary will be limited to 10,000 characters (approximately 1500 words) and may include up to four (4) photographs totaling no more than 1.0Mb of memory.

Another change to the Chairman's Award format. I guess we shall see how this pans out. 1.0Mb is not alot to include 4 photographs in.


Most of this has been tweased out already, but I think it is most of the interesting things.

Wetzel

Has FIRST indicated what kind of forum they will use for team updates this year? I'm not talking about the formal updates once or twice a week; I mean where you actually post questions and answers? I assume it will be similar to last year's?

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by WebWader125

Has FIRST indicated what kind of forum they will use for team updates this year? I'm not talking about the formal updates once or twice a week; I mean where you actually post questions and answers? I assume it will be similar to last year's?

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READ THE MANUAL!!!!
1.4 GETTING ANWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

First will utilize an on-line Competition Manual that includes a web-based question and answer system. To submit a question to FIRST, you will have to log in with a password. Each team can obtain its password within its team record in the Team Information Management System (TIMS).

To ask a question, you will have to specify the section of the Manual for which you need clarification. Teams will be able to view questions and answers sorted by date or Manual section. (The Game, The Robot, etc.)

Access the question and answer system at

http//www.usfirst.org/robotics/2005/qa.htm

1. Please ask one question at a time.

2. Questions are limited to 240 characters.