Teacher/Mentor Institute Robot Kit Familiarization Carolyn Bauer July 30-31, 2015.
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Teacher/Mentor Institute
Robot Kit Familiarization
Carolyn BauerJuly 30-31, 2015
We Provide Materials to Build a Robot
Page 2
What Includes Agreement
Returnable Kit
Electronics, Roller Blade Wheel, Pulleys, Returnable Tote, Consumable Tote, and Inventory sheet ~$900
Loaned to school, must be returned at Game Day in good condition or by early February if loan form completed.
Consumable Kit
Plywood, PVC pipes, Plastic, Aluminum, Springs, Screws, Bolts, Hinge, Tape, etc. and Inventory sheet ~$250
May return any leftover material by early February – helps reduce our cost
Game Field Pieces
A sample of some of the objects the robot is expected to carry in 2015 game
May return any leftover pieces by early February
Software License
Robot control and design software options
Varies by Software License. One optional license requires low cost
Page 3
Returnable Kit
Provided to you in a red tote with a kit number at Kickoff with kit loan form
Use the returnable kit items carefully – we inventory, test, refurbish & use next year
Return the red tote and all the contents Do an inventory immediately after
Kickoff! Do it again before you return the kit to
us! You will be charged for damaged / lost
items
Returnable Kit List
Reference Returnable Kit Photo Guide - NEW
BEST Control System Kit Joystick, Cortex Microcontroller, batteries &
chargers, NEW communication keys Large / small motors, motor controllers Sensor & motor i/f cables, servo power cables Programming hardware, USB A-A cable
BEST Servo Kit 4 Futaba 3003/3004 servos, horns & wires
NEW BEST Motion Components Kit Belts & pulleys & roller blade wheel & axle
Red and Blue TotesPage 4
Consumable Kit
Provided to you in a blue tote with a kit number at Kickoff
Also provided are big items that don’t fit in the tote
Use / keep the Consumable kit Or return unused items to us
Return the blue tote
Page 5
Consumable Kit List
Igus® donated parts
Plastic & metal stock
Wood stock PVC pipes & fittings Hardware Electrical
Slight modifications from previous list
NEW 3 items are removed each year (for a year)
Tapes & adhesives Threaded fasteners Miscellaneous Game field parts –
you’ll need to create some for yourselves
Approved Optional Items you can use
Longer list than before
And they’re all cheap
Page 6
Reference Consumable Kit Photo Guide - NEW
BEST Generic Kit Usage Guide
Issued at Kickoff & includes these topics: Batteries VEX Cortex Microcontroller Operation
Basic Operation, Re-syncing the Controller & Joystick, Tethered Operation
VEX Cortex Microcontroller Connections General, Servo Connections, Motor Connections,
Analog & Digital Inputs Using the Microswitches, Servo Notes Wheel Attachments, Motor Mounting Drive Component Usage
Page 7
Proper Care & Use
Most of this will be in the Generic Kit Usage Guide
Motor mounts protect the motors: at TMI, we’re using pipe hanger tape w/ special precautions: place near gear box & don’t overtighten
Motor controllers protect the motors
Servo power adapter cables protect the servos
DO NOT use tape on returnable items
Return Key Covers to Keys
Use correct Motor and Servo depending on weight lifted
Use your good sense!
Page 8
Motors vs. Servos
Futaba S3003 servo Torque: 2.75 in-lb. Gear Type: Plastic
BEST Small Motor Torque 9.49 in-lb. Gear Type: Metal
BEST Large Motor Torque 23.53 in-lb . Gear Type: Metal
Servos can handle only a fraction
of the load of motors
Page 9
Charge Batteries
Charge batteries overnight before competitions.
Every team will have power in the pit. Team-owned chargers are not allowed. Have extra 6-packs of AAA batteries as
backup. Plug joystick into a/c adaptor at driver
station. Note battery cable modifications – unplug
at red/black connections. Page 10
At Game Day
Inventory & return your Returnable Kit – including both totes
Or you can keep your kit longer If you don’t want to take the robot apart If you might attend Regional
Competition If you want to show off your robot
Submit a Request for Loan of Returnable Kit Form
Return no later than February 28, 2015 (unless approved by Carolyn or Tami)
Page 11
Software List
Software easyC – program the robot RobotC – program the robot Mathworks Simulink – programming &
simulation software SolidWorks & SolidWorks Training– CAD
software Inspirtech HSM Works – CAM (Computer Aided
Machining) Mathematica Student Version – Computational
Links & keys provided at Kickoff in teacher packet Page 12
Company Product Company Web Site Description
MathWorks Simulink (access to MATLAB)
Graphical editor, customizable block libraries, and solvers for modeling and simulating dynamic system. Build the model, simulate the model, analyze results, manage projects, and connect to hardware.
Wolfram Mathematica Computational Tool - applies intelligent automation in every part of the system, from algorithm selection to plot layout and user interface design, reliable, high-quality results without needing algorithm expertise.
Software tools (1 of 2)
Company
Product Company Web Site Description
intelitek easyC® v4 for Cortex
Robotic programming - easyC’s simple to use graphical interface does all of the syntax and spacing, allowing focus on program flow and design.
Robot C Robot C for Cortex & PIC
Robotics programming - C-based programming language with a Windows environment for writing and debugging programs.
Page 13
Software tools (2 of 2)
Company Product Company Web Site Description
Dassault Systèmes
SolidWorks 3D mechanical CAD, design validation, and data management - Intuitive 3D design puts your focus on innovation, accelerates your design process, higher process efficiency, improved collaboration.
HSM Works HSM Works
Integrated CAM for SolidWorks - Create high-quality toolpaths within minutes, comprehensive 2D and 3D CAD capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design solutions and quickly extend any knowledge gained to the CAM process.
Inspirtech Computer based training
SolidWorks Training & Tutorials - structured training solution, with examples and exercises, structured in such a way that each topic can be either thoroughly examined or quickly understood, based on the student’s aptitude.
Page 14Available Software Tools
Charge the Batteries
Before you begin any construction, charge the following:
Both 7.2 V batteries
All 6 AAA batteries
Page 15
Kit Paperwork
Returnable Kit List Inventory list inside the red tote
Consumable Kit List Inventory list inside the blue tote
Returnable Kit Agreement You sign & submit at Kickoff to get the kits
Request for Loan of Returnable Kit If you want to keep the kit after Game Day
Generic Kit Usage Guide slightly modified from year to year
Software List – with websites & keys (passwords)Page 16