2005 Team Update #7 posted

Team Update #7 has been posted by FIRST. It can be found at http://www2.usfirst.org/2005comp/Updates/Team_Update_07.pdf.

A quick summary of the update:

  • A 1/4" inch aluminum plate, totally covered in Velcro, has been added to the underside of the center goal.
  • The hanging tetra magnet assembly can be found on the 2005 FIRST Robotics Competition Game Field Elements Tetra Assembly drawing; the assembly for the magnet on the goal is the same as on the tetra.
  • PWM outputs 13-16 are generated via the user code (26.2 ms) and are subject to interrupt interference.
  • Teflon tape is recommended to secure your camera lens if it keeps changing focus.
  • New site information has been posted for the Finger Lakes, Philadelphia, Pacific Northwest, and Sacramento regionals.

To view all team updates, go to http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2005/tmup.htm.