Minnesota BEST Kits Elliot Eid Minnesota BEST Robotics Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 1

Basics Two kits supplied by hub:  Returnables kit  Expensive items  Teams may not modify the items  Return at end of competition  Consumables kit  Miscellaneous building supplies  Can modify any items Minnesota BEST Kick-Off 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 2

Servos Controller Analog Motors/ Servos Battery Digital i/o WiFi key USB/Tether Serial Joystick (2) Servo Mount H/W Servo Horns Returnables Kit Items Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 (2) Servo Extensions (2) USB A-A cable (16) AAA Battery Charger (4)

(2) Motors Drive Components Returnables Kit Items Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 Motor Controller (2) Screw Terminal Motor i/f Cable (4) Screw Terminal Sensor i/f Cable (8) 7.2V Battery 7.2V Battery Charger Battery Adapter (2) 10 Turn Potentiometer

Returnables Kit Checklist Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 5

VEX Cortex Battery Connection Robot Design Workshop 2011 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 leave connected here connect/disconnect here

Tape on Connections Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 7 A new rule this year allows Non-Residue painter’s tape on connections

Returnable Kit Top 10  1. Don’t tamper with (i.e., open), modify, or adjust the VEX controller, joystick, servos, batteries, charger, and other components of the Returnable Kit. There is one exception to this rule: servo horns may be modified as desired.  2. Don’t open the motors for any reason.  3. Don’t modify or use glue or adhesive on the pulleys, bearings, and shoulder screw.  4. Don’t modify the belt loop; however, you can modify the belt stock (long piece) as needed.  5. Don’t apply tape or adhesive or glue to any item in the kit. (Residue- free painter’s tape is allowed on connections) Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 8

Returnable Kit Top 10  6. Don’t attach the hook and loop (Velcro) to any item in the kit.  7. Don’t put labels or decals on any components other than the 7.2V batteries and charger. Masking tape may be applied to the batteries and charger to label the school name.  8. Its highly recommended that you don’t mount your motors using anything other than the screws and motor mounts provided in the Consumable Kit.  9. Don’t solder wires to the motor terminals. Use the quick-disconnect terminals provided in the Consumable Kit.  10. Don’t use motor ports 1 and 10 on the VEX Cortex controller. Use the external motor controllers provided in the Returnable Kit in ports 2 through 9 for all motors. Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 9

Remember…  The Returnable Kit equipment is the property of Minnesota BEST! The equipment in the kit was purchased with funds from sponsors. The equipment has to last several years, so it is important to take care when using the equipment. However, by nature of the competition, we know the equipment must undergo some degree of wear-and-tear…but please let good sense prevail when using it. Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 10

Consumables Kit  These items belong to your team (Except the container)  You do not need to return these items  Modify these items however you can!  Consumable Kit Categories:  IGUS ® Donated Parts  Plastic and Metal Stock  Wood Stock  PVC Pipes and Fittings  Hardware  Electrical  Tapes and Adhesives  Threaded Fasteners  Miscellaneous Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 11

Consumables Kit Checklist Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 12

Approved Optional Items Teams may not use any items not contained in the kits! Except… Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 13

Compliance Check  All robots must pass the initial and final compliance check on Competition Day to compete  There will be a practice compliance check at Mall Day  We’ll be checking for not only for illegal parts, but also proper usage of parts  Returnable kit parts not modified, glued, painted, ect  No adhesives used for traction or gripping  No safety hazards  Many others… Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 14

Returning the Returnables Kit  You have three options for returning the Returnable’s Kit: 1.Hand over the complete Returnable Kit at the end of competition day. 2.Purchase the returnable kit at a cost of approximately $ (this price is the retail cost of the kit as purchased directly from VEXRobotics.com last year, and does not include software). 3.Keep your robot temporarily for learning and promotional purposes. Understand that it is your responsibility to mail or deliver the complete Returnable Kit to the NLS High School by January 7, Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 15

Kit Distribution  Before you take your kit!!!  Go through the 2 Checklists  Inventory bags and parts at your table  Have your teacher sign the release sheet Enjoy the 42 Days of BEST! Robot Design Workshop 2012 Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 16