Control Award This award is given to the

Control Award This award is given to the Team that demonstrates innovate thinking in the control system to solve game challenges such as autonomous operation, enhancing mechanical systems with intelligent control, or using sensors to achieve better results on the field. ”

Inspection Manual 1 – Section 4. 6. 2, “… Robots are required to pass Robot and Field inspections before being cleared to compete. ” • Manual 1 – Appendix B, Robot Inspection Checklist • Manual 1 – Appendix C, Field Inspection Checklist

Documentation Manual 1 – Section 7. 3. 5 and 7. 5. 7, “The Engineering Notebook must include an Engineering Section that documents the control components. • Computer System Overview • Hardware • Software • Computer System Configuration Specification • Autonomous and Teleop Op. Modes Listing • Classes and Objects Listing • Control Modules Listing (e. g, MR Servo Controller) • Input/Output (I/O) Components • Motors, Servos, Sensors (encoder, color, distance, IR, range, compass, etc. ) • Identify component name, location, part number, manufacturer, range • Gamepad Configuration/Map

Documentation Manual 1 – Section 7. 5. 7, “The Team’s Engineering Notebook must contain details about the implementation of the software, sensors, and mechanical control. ” • Computer System Design Specification • Flow Charts and Field Map • Algorithms (list algorithms and describe their purpose and design • Other software elements that make your design special (e. g. , methods, interfaces)

Control Award Submission Form Manual 1 – Section 7. 5. 7, “Team must apply for the Control Award by filling out the Control Award Submission Form …” Form content includes: • Autonomous objectives • Sensors used • Key algorithms • Driver controlled enhancements • Engineering notebook references • Autonomous program diagrams • Field Progression Map • Software Printout

Advice • Document the computer system overview, configuration, and design in the Notebook. • Robot needs to employ advanced software techniques and algorithms • Remove dead code • Use comments liberally • Robot must operate reliably • Type up the Control Award Submission

Advice • Stay professional • Work as a team • Take turns speaking during the mandatory Team Interview • Solve problems together; do not argue • Respect the judges. You are being judge throughout the event and not just during the mandatory team interview. • Remember “Gracious Professionalism”