Musings from a FIRST Inspector

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Rev F of the Inspection Checklist was released by First today and is available on the website. It has some relatively minor changes to conform to the updates posted recently. I plan on using this checklist for the Midwest Regional in Chicago this weekend. It should not be a problem, just be prepared for a different look when we go through your inspection. Other inspectors from the first week regionals can add their comments below.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Rev F of the Inspection Checklist was released by First today and is available on the website. It has some relatively minor changes to conform to the updates posted recently. I plan on using this checklist for the Midwest Regional in Chicago this weekend. It should not be a problem, just be prepared for a different look when we go through your inspection. Other inspectors from the first week regionals can add their comments below.

We will be using the Rev F inspection checklist in St. Louis.

[Rosiebotboss]

My understanding is ALL parts need to be listed. (Including KOP items that are used) Just put KOP in the source column and leave the cost column blank.

The cost of a manufactured frame rail for example, would be exactly as you say, the total cost of a 1 x 1 alum angle, 10 ft long divided by 120 gives the cost per inch. The frame rail is 17 inches long times cost per inch equals cost of the frame rail. Plate stock, I figure out per square inch, same for plywood, lexan etc...

Think of the BOM as a training aid for your team accountant to talk to and interface with your dir of engineering student. They have to understand how a buisness works and a product is costed before going ot market.

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Rosiebotboss

My understanding is ALL parts need to be listed. (Including KOP items that are used) Just put KOP in the source column and leave the cost column blank.

The cost of a manufactured frame rail for example, would be exactly as you say, the total cost of a 1 x 1 alum angle, 10 ft long divided by 120 gives the cost per inch. The frame rail is 17 inches long times cost per inch equals cost of the frame rail. Plate stock, I figure out per square inch, same for plywood, lexan etc...

I have never put KOP parts on my BOM. Also if I have to buy a 1 foot piece of aluminum for a 8" part I have always accounted for the whole 1 foot piece.

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Also if I have to buy a 1 foot piece of aluminum for a 8" part I have always accounted for the whole 1 foot piece.

As you might imagine, rookies tend to find the cost accounting rules to be a tad complex. What I've been advising some of our local rookies is to account for whatever they bought and used on the robot. If they run up against the $3500 limit, then they can start figuring out what they can legally prorate, but odds are that 98% of teams never even come close, so there's no sense in going through the hassle.

[Moheeb698]

Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges

ps I can't be bought, but I can be rented

Oh dear