Musings from a FIRST Inspector

[Rosiebotboss]

All of the aforementioned inspection notes and musings are great. I don't want to feel left out so here is my partial list. (Yes, that means I will be posting more later.)

And to reiterate Wayne...Please have you BOM printed out. (Major pet peeve of mine.)

1. <R04> Leading edges of lifting devices, forks, grapplers etc shall by not less than 1 in sq.

2. <R05> 1/8" radius minimum on points and corners and .030 minimum radii on all contact point with the Trackball.

3. <R08> 6” minimum section of bumpers

4. <R14> and <R15> school name, number and primary sponsor must be visible on all sides. Number 4” in tall ¾’ stroke.

5. <R16> 80” rule……enough said. Look it up.

6. <R17> Flag holder to be 51” from floor, ½" PVC, capped, no holes.

7. <R18> male PWM end w/in 4” of top.

8. <R19> 0-8” from floor,, frame to be w/in 10 degrees of vertical

9. <R45> Circuit breakers must match KOP issue exactly.

10. <R54> Please follow recommended color coding of wiring.

11. <R58> Fisher Price p/n 00968-9015 only!!!!

One last thing, Al said it earlier, we are here to help and make your tournament enjoyable. I enjoy inspecting and really enjoy the interaction with the students. Don't forget your GP if we find something that needs attention. I'll have mine.