1. FIRST Robotics Kit of Parts - KOP
Seven Rivers Robotics Training
December 6, 2014
Duane Lom – Aquinas Mentor

2. What is the KOP?
A collection of parts given to all teams to use in the construction of a robot
Cost is covered in the registration to a team’s first Regional competition
Word of Caution – each year there are changes to what is distributed and how it is distributed. Information in this presentation may not reflect how the 2015 KOP is handled.
New for 2015 is the roboRIO.

3. What is the KOP?

4. What’s in the KOP?
The KOP contains the parts needed to build a basic structure and additional elements that may or may not be useful in constructing a more complete robot.
Basic Structure– wheels, drive trains, perimeter structural channels and connectors, electrical components necessary to the power the drive train. (Most non-electrical elements are in the AndyMark portion of the kit)
Additional elements for example – electrical components (limit switches, wire, connectors, relays), additional motors, cooling fans, software, game pieces, etc. (Black Tote)
The Rookie kit (Green Tote) contains elements only given once to teams – pneumatic parts, driver station laptop computer, joysticks, extra battery, battery charger, camera, etc.

5. What’s in (cont.)
Ordering Certificates – Additional certificates are included that allow teams to order parts on an as-needed basis. (Vitural Kit & First Choice) Examples are belts and pneumatic cylinders. Important note – even if your robot design will not need these items, order anyway to build up your parts inventory for future use!
Opt-Out option – Older teams, can opt out of KOP drive train parts and get vouchers to obtain other parts from AndyMark. Younger teams will want to stick with the normal KOP until they have enough parts to build two or more robots.

6. Delivery and Inspection
The KOP is distributed on the day of the FRC Kick Off. You have a few days to check your KOP to see if any parts are missing.
When picking up the KOP, some items may be distributed individually.
An inventory list is available on-line after the kick off at the FIRST website.

7. Sample KOP Checklist Caution: Photos can be misleading on the size
of items

8. RoboRIO
New for 2015
Replaces cRIO
and the
Digital
Sidecar

9. But There Is More !
Caution – NO indication the following is in the 2015 KOP
Additional information about the new controls
New Power Distribution Board
New Voltage Regulator Module
New Pneumatic Control Module
Change in Jaguar Motor Controllers
Change in Talon Motor Controllers
Recommend visiting

10. 2015 Control System

11. Major Supplier - AndyMark
AndyMark is a for-profit company founded by former FIRST Robotics students to provide parts associated with FIRST Robotics. They have most everything you will need to build a complete robot. Most of the KoP items can be purchased from them if you need replacements or extras. (
Most parts have an associated AndyMark part number (am-xxxx) and it is the easiest way to find items in their on-line catalog.
Technical specs for parts can be found on AndyMark along with the company websites of the various parts
First Choice Items

12. Handy Parts to Purchase
Pneumatic tubing and connectors - am or Ronco Engineering on Caledonia St.
Pneumatic control valves – am-0888
Specialty wheels such as Mecanum and Omni wheels - am
Limit Switches – “First Choice” item
Machine screws (#6, #8, #10 and metric sizes)
Bolts (1/4, 5/16), Washers, and Locknuts
Sheets of Aluminum – 7 Rivers Surplus Hwy 16 Hokah, Mn
Pool Noodles – 2.5 in Dia
Bumper Fabric – ahh.biz

13. Why is Understanding the KOP Important
Knowing what you have to work with
What’s available
How the parts work
Size of the parts
What has to be on the robot (Robot Build Rules)
Appreciation of the cost of parts
Preparing the BOM (Bill of Materials)

14. Questions???
Look on FIRST Website for additional technical information of parts, suppliers, where to get more –
Chief Delphi Forums – www. chiefdelphi.com
Coalition Teams