Robotics

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2016-2017 - I am the Adviser for FIRST FRC Team RoboBibb #4941, Macon, GA

2015-2016 - I am the Adviser for FIRST FRC Team RoboBibb #4941, Macon, GA

2014-2015 - I am the Lead Mentor/Adviser for FIRST FRC Team RoboBibb #4941, Macon, GA

2011 - I was mentor for the PACE FIRST FRC Robotics team #3629 (Spring 2011), Philadelphia, PA

FIRST TM (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

CSTEP (Community Science and Tech. Education Project) is alive and well at 700 East Erie Avenue (G and Erie Ave) directly across from the Coca Cola Company. PACE (Philadelphia All City Engineers) is taking part in the 2011 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).



• Photos/Videos

 * Entire 2011 collection, includes:
 * 2/5 - North Central PA FTC regional competition at PCT, Williamsport, PA
 * 1/29 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - chassis gearboxes, tried loading NI LabView software on another computer, more work on FTC (Feb 5) robot
 * 1/24 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - chassis gearbox, copy NI LabView software
 * 1/23 - shop, Philadelphia, PA -
 * 1/22 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - chassis level 3 construction, power distribution panel, digital sidecars, cRIO controller, relocate 1 TI Jaguar motor speed controller
 * 1/21 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - chassis levels: Jaguar motor controllers level, redesign for easier battery insertion and removal, "battery holder"
 * 1/20 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - chassis additions
 * 1/19 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - finally got to image CRio computer and talk to motors from game controller, chassis
 * 1/18 - shop, Philadelphia, PA -
 * 1/16 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - software, prototype chassis, start building field (PVC poles), shelving, electricity
 * 1/15 - visit to the Firebirds Team #433, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Flourtown, PA
 * 1/12 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - chassis design, arm design, locomotion, play with some parts
 * 1/11 - shop, Philadelphia, PA - strategy
 * 1/8 - Kickoff Meeting at Upper Darby High School, Drexel Hill, PA and inventory
 * 1/7 - setting up shop, Philadelphia, PA

• Resources

 * robotics.nasa.gov - The Robotics Alliance Project - great resources fo rrobotics including current and past robotics videos, rules, etc.
 * FIRST (tm) (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) - @http://www.usfirst.org -
 * www.usfirst.org/ roboticsprograms
 * National Instruments - FIRST (both FRC and FTC)
 * www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=452 - FRC Administrative Manual and FRC Game Manual
 * FIRST Forums - need to register for full features
 * FRC - FIRST Robotics Challenge, grades 9-12, ages 14-18, uses 2 crate-sized kits, purchased from FIRST Organization
 * 2011 FRC Game Manual -
 * National Instruments - FRC - FRC Community
 * FRC Blog - by FRC Director Bill
 * PTC - sponsor, software
 * Mid Atlantic Robotics Yahoo! group
 * FTC - FIRST Tech Challenge, ages 14-18, utilizes Pitsco'sTETRIX kit and the Lego NXT brick
 * USFIRST.org - FTC -
 * ftc/default. aspx?id=968
 * FLL - FIRST Lego League, middle school, ages 9-14
 * Jr. FLL - Junior FIRST Lego League, ages 6-9

• Research

 * manipulators
 * nice: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sWki9Y8S8Y&NR=1,
 * www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XbYSod3GA, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q36K0kEPUuI,
 * gripper
 * gear mechanics, corkscrew mechanics,
 * wheels
 * displays
 * Lilliput - small USB monitors, can have up to 6 on one computer
 * sensors
 * FSR (force sensing resistor)

• Suppliers

 * robot manufacturers -
 * @http://fingertechrobotics.com/ -
 * www.trossenrobotics.com -
 * Finch Robotics - Finch robot, Hummingbird, accessories
 * LEGO Mindstorms -
 * TETRIX - Pittsco
 * VEX -