th 6 Annual Rookie Camp 2002 Presented by

th 6 Annual Rookie Camp 2002 Presented by: Team #47 Chief Delphi 1

Introductions History of the Camp Purpose & Process 2

Team Organization Brainstorming the Game Scenarios of the robots – role play Game Field / Game pieces 3

Team Organization Sub Teams Fundraising Student involvement Community/School support Public Relations 4

Rules Read all the rules, THEN – read them AGAIN! Check to see if it has already been answered! If in doubt – Ask questions! 5

Rules Important points Shipping Rules Game Rules Kit Rules Check-in Rules Tie-Breaker rules Player Rules Get the IDEA? 6

Rules Very Important point Monitor Updates usfirst. org & chiefdelphi. com 7

Expectations Identify / Publish Designate person to monitor 8

Regionals Shipping / crate / tools Check – in process Time/organization Master Typical day Pit set-up Banquet / Team party 9

Nationals Shipping / crate / tools Check – in process Typical day Disney parks/package/food/time Pit set-up Banquet / Team party 10

Engineering Brainstorm Build the robot Practice Repair Spare parts Prototype Tryout or test 11

Engineering Chassis Programming Drive Train End Effector Wiring 12

Engineering Have a schedule Time is vitally important Lack of drive time = No learning or drive experience 13

Engineering Remember it is better to do one thing great than a lot of things just so-so 14

Engineering Programming Know your limitations Keep it simple Bring a backup copy 15

Kit of parts review Inventory your kit Examine all parts - learn Learn motor characteristics You can modify parts – check rules for limitations What is SPI? Additional materials list – LEGAL Materials 16

Size and Weight Very important, no Kidding! Include your battery Weigh all parts – keep records 17

Durability Robust is best! Design for reparability Robots do tip over – know your CG Crash survival? 18

Tools & Pit Materials Pit area size is limited Battery powered tools are best Safety glasses are required! Dremel tools are your friends 19

Student Involvement Team Philosophy Ownership Team Organization Team Handbook 20

Awards Chairmans submission Rookie All. Star Design, Spirit, top seed, and others 21

Wrap - Up Well, what do you think? Are you having fun yet? ? We will be happy to answer any and all questions, Location TBD Thanks for attending the 6 th annual Chief Delphi Rookie Camp. 22

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