http://flftc.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:22:00 GMT 10 http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/13/75/43/43/ftc_lo11.jpg http://flftc.forumotion.com/feed/? http://flftc.forumotion.com/robotc-f11/my-goal-is-everyone-moves-in-autonomous-t103.htm swamp144 My goal is to have every robot that runs ROBOTC at Port Orange Florida move in Autonomous and mayby have a dance contest. The solution in ROBOTC is found under the File==> Open Sample Program ==> FIRST Tech Challange==> MotorMovement.c 1) Open a blank Competition Autonomous Template from www.ftctraining.com ==> RobotC 2) Setup you motors and sensors under Robot ==> Motor and Sensor Setup. I use the standard MotorD and MotorE names instead of the rightMotor and leftMotor ... ROBOTC Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:22:00 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/robotc-f11/my-goal-is-everyone-moves-in-autonomous-t103.htm#104 http://flftc.forumotion.com/robotc-f11/my-goal-is-everyone-moves-in-autonomous-t103.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/2009-hot-shot-tournament-results-for-robomania-qualifying-tournament-november-14-2009-t102.htm Admin Hot Shot! Game Results Winning Alliance 3045 (Alliance Captain) Built And Dangerous (B.A.D.) 1902 Exploding Bacon Finalist Alliance 1369 (Alliance Captain) Minotaur 3837 Force Applied Judged Awards Inspire Award - 1902 Exploding Bacon Rockwell Collins Innovate Award - 3045 Built And Dangerous (B.A.D.) PTC Design Award - 2845 Team Duct Tape Think Award - 1369 Minotaur Connect Award - 506 Pandara Motivate Award - 409 Dynasty FTC Teams 1369, 1902, 2425 (Host ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:46:27 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/2009-hot-shot-tournament-results-for-robomania-qualifying-tournament-november-14-2009-t102.htm#103 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/2009-hot-shot-tournament-results-for-robomania-qualifying-tournament-november-14-2009-t102.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/competition-results-f3/2009-hot-shot-tournament-results-from-robomania-qualifying-tournament-november-14-2009-t101.htm Admin Hot Shot! Game Results Winning Alliance 3045 (Alliance Captain) Built And Dangerous (B.A.D.) 1902 Exploding Bacon Finalist Alliance 1369 (Alliance Captain) Minotaur 3837 Force Applied Judged Awards Inspire Award - 1902 Exploding Bacon Rockwell Collins Innovate Award - 3045 Built And Dangerous (B.A.D.) PTC Design Award - 2845 Team Duct Tape Think Award - 1369 Minotaur Connect Award - 506 Pandara Motivate ... Competition Results Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:44:41 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/competition-results-f3/2009-hot-shot-tournament-results-from-robomania-qualifying-tournament-november-14-2009-t101.htm#102 http://flftc.forumotion.com/competition-results-f3/2009-hot-shot-tournament-results-from-robomania-qualifying-tournament-november-14-2009-t101.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-great-fun-and-ran-on-time-t100.htm Admin It's hard to tell which was more exciting -- the competition, or finishing by 6pm! So what did you all think? Please share your thoughts here and let us know your impressions, thoughts, insights and ideas after participating in RoboMania. What did you like? What didn't you like? Do have ideas for improvements? And if you've got pictures, please consider them sharing them in our gallery. Thanks! Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:07 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-great-fun-and-ran-on-time-t100.htm#101 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-great-fun-and-ran-on-time-t100.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-event-reminders-from-marian-manganello-of-hhs-t99.htm Admin Hello Teams, Saturday is fast approaching and I'm sure everyone is diligently trying to improve their robots. If you would like to practice Friday night, the Pit Area and Competition Field will be available from 7 to 9. Enter the parking lot off Osborne (west side of the football field). Remember to bring the following items Saturday: 1. power strip and/or extension cord 2. safety glasses 3. First Consent Forms 4. batteries and charger 5. Laptop 6. Samantha 7. ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:51:27 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-event-reminders-from-marian-manganello-of-hhs-t99.htm#100 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-event-reminders-from-marian-manganello-of-hhs-t99.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/first-consent-release-form-t98.htm Admin ]]> Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:09:45 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/first-consent-release-form-t98.htm#99 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/first-consent-release-form-t98.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/directions-to-hillsborough-high-school-t97.htm Admin Directions to Hillsborough HS: From Oldsmar – East on Hillsborough Ave to Central Ave Turn right on to Central Ave Turn right at the first light (Osborne Ave) Park in the lot west of the football stadium From Orlando – I4 W to I 275 N to Exit 46 (Martin Luther King Blvd) Turn left on to MLK Blvd Turn right on to Central Ave Turn left at the first light (Osborne Ave) Park in the lot west of the football stadium From St Petersburg – I 275 N ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:07:47 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/directions-to-hillsborough-high-school-t97.htm#98 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/directions-to-hillsborough-high-school-t97.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/team-schedules-t96.htm Admin ]]> Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:56 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/team-schedules-t96.htm#97 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/team-schedules-t96.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-sample-schedule-t95.htm Admin Sample Competition Day Schedule for RoboMania 6:30 a.m. Volunteers arrive 7:00 a.m. Team check-in begins and Pit opens Practice on Pit playing field begins (“first come, first serve” or via sign-up sheets) 7:45 a.m. Scheduled Robot Hardware and Software Inspection begins 8:15 a.m. Scheduled Team Judging begins 9:30 a.m. Judging and Robot Inspection end 9:30 a.m. Drivers Meeting starts at Competition Playing Field 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony 10:15 a.m. Qualification Matches ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:02:25 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-sample-schedule-t95.htm#96 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/robomania-sample-schedule-t95.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/important-robomania-information-t94.htm Admin Hello Teams, This email contains topics that will help you have a successful competition day. Please read this email and all attachments (posted seperately on forum) thoroughly. Share this entire email with your team. ~At every qualifying competition, many students told me that they were unaware of important information that I had included in a team email. ~The typical result of not knowing certain information was a dead robot on the playing field. Topics Include: 1. Mandatory ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:51 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/important-robomania-information-t94.htm#95 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/important-robomania-information-t94.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/ftc-wireless-control-system-beta-test-teams-t93.htm Admin Hello All, As you already know, we are using the qualifying tournament on November 14th to test the new 802.11 FTC wireless robot control system. Teams that received the wireless control system at Tempest N Tampa need to bring them to the tournament. Teams that didn't attend Tempest N Tampa will receive their units Friday evening or Saturday morning. The control system consists of a small black box that can be attached to the robot with zip-ties. The unit receives power from the HiTechnic ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:57 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/ftc-wireless-control-system-beta-test-teams-t93.htm#94 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/ftc-wireless-control-system-beta-test-teams-t93.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/ftc-tournament-tips-t92.htm Admin Hello All, Hillsborough High School and FTC team 2425 are hosting the first official Hot Shot! tournament of the season on Saturday, November 14th. Not only is this the first tournament in Florida, it is also the first Hot Shot! tournament for the entire FTC program! FTC tournaments pack a lot of activities into one, very long day. Tournament hosts and their volunteers work very hard to prepare for competitions and we need teams to prepare as well. Tournaments can be very stressful, ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:10 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/ftc-tournament-tips-t92.htm#93 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/ftc-tournament-tips-t92.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/are-you-ready-t91.htm Admin Who's going? Got questions? Need stuff? Want to connect with other teams who will be attending? This is the place to be! This is our kick-off qualifying event, and with the help of the recent Minotaur Build It Day , there should be some terrific robots on the field. Make sure you've got necessary downloads and templates (http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/default.aspx?id=968 and http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm) , and consent forms. Drop ... Hillsborough High School Competition - RoboMania- November 14, 2009 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:43 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/are-you-ready-t91.htm#92 http://flftc.forumotion.com/hillsborough-high-school-competition-robomania-november-14-2009-f25/are-you-ready-t91.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/special-events-f20/new-ieee-chapter-forming-in-tampa-robotics-and-automation-society-ras-t90.htm Admin An Invitation from the IEEE Florida West Coast Section (http://ewh.ieee.org/r3/floridawc/): _________________________ So just how do you feel about robots? Was the last time that you thought about them back when that Transformers movie came out? Well, it turns out that right here in the Tampa area we’ve got a lot of robot activities going on. In the elementary and high schools they’ve got the FIRST robotics programs, USF undergrads are currently building a solar powered robot ... Special Events Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:38 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/special-events-f20/new-ieee-chapter-forming-in-tampa-robotics-and-automation-society-ras-t90.htm#91 http://flftc.forumotion.com/special-events-f20/new-ieee-chapter-forming-in-tampa-robotics-and-automation-society-ras-t90.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-email-blast-for-coaches-and-mentors-event-readiness-t89.htm Admin Dear FTC Mentors and Coaches: An email blast is the best way we know to communicate information to you that is directly related to the success of your team. It’s sometimes a challenge to strike the right balance between not enough information and information overload, and we’re sure that sometimes it seems as though we’re bombarding you with email. We want you to know that without some of this important information, your team will not be prepared when they arrive at their event. ... FIRST Announcements Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:35:12 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-email-blast-for-coaches-and-mentors-event-readiness-t89.htm#90 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-email-blast-for-coaches-and-mentors-event-readiness-t89.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/field-controller-system-downloads-t88.htm Admin http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/content.aspx?id=14925]]> 2009-10 General Game Discussion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:37 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/field-controller-system-downloads-t88.htm#89 http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/field-controller-system-downloads-t88.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/mentors-f8/senior-mentor-ftc-coach-mentor-training-call-ftc-software-basics-tues-nov-10-7pm-est-t87.htm Admin **Please note there are only 150 lines open for these calls, first-come, first- served. All calls are recorded** Call Topic: FTC Software basics Hosted By: FSM Mike Henry, TX, partnered with Andrew Schuetze (FTC Affiliate Partner, San Antonio), Sean Kelly (FTA, San Antonio) , and Richard Jennings Labview Consultant When: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 7pm EST How: 1-800-503-2899 Access Code-6663906 Areas of Content: Software • Software Options • RobotC ... Mentors Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:21 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/mentors-f8/senior-mentor-ftc-coach-mentor-training-call-ftc-software-basics-tues-nov-10-7pm-est-t87.htm#88 http://flftc.forumotion.com/mentors-f8/senior-mentor-ftc-coach-mentor-training-call-ftc-software-basics-tues-nov-10-7pm-est-t87.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/halloween-screamage-pictures-t86.htm Admin http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/11/screamage.html]]> 2009-10 General Game Discussion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:48 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/halloween-screamage-pictures-t86.htm#87 http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/halloween-screamage-pictures-t86.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-november-5-2009-t85.htm Admin Hello Teams, Topics in this email include: 1. Minotaur Madness Build-it/Practice Day 2. Field Control System Software 3. FIRST Consent and Release Form 4. Coach and Mentor Recognition 5. Qualification Tournament Assignments 6. Tournament Tips -------------------- 1. Minotaur Madness Build-it/Practice Day - Saturday, November 7, 2009 url=http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=4&u=14477973][/url]Minotaur Madness Build-it/Practice Day is quickly approaching. FTC ... Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:07:16 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-november-5-2009-t85.htm#86 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-november-5-2009-t85.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/senior-mentor-ftc-coach-mentor-training-call-tuesday-november-10-2009-7pm-est-t84.htm Admin Greetings Teams: Senior Mentor/FTC Coach/Mentor Training Call **Please note there are only 150 lines open for these calls, first-come, first- served. All calls are recorded** Call Topic: FTC Software basics Hosted By: FSM Mike Henry, TX, partnered with Andrew Schuetze (FTC Affiliate Partner, San Antonio), Sean Kelly (FTA, San Antonio) , and Richard Jennings Labview Consultant When:Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 7pm EST How:1-800-503-2899 Access Code-6663906 Areas ... FIRST Announcements Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:49:43 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/senior-mentor-ftc-coach-mentor-training-call-tuesday-november-10-2009-7pm-est-t84.htm#85 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/senior-mentor-ftc-coach-mentor-training-call-tuesday-november-10-2009-7pm-est-t84.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-10-103009-correction-to-beacon-announcement-t83.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 10 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us (this week is an exception to that general rule). The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main contact listed ... FIRST Announcements Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:38:36 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-10-103009-correction-to-beacon-announcement-t83.htm#84 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-10-103009-correction-to-beacon-announcement-t83.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-9-10-29-09-t82.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 9 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main contact listed in your team record. 1. IR Beacons – ... FIRST Announcements Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:36:28 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-9-10-29-09-t82.htm#83 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-9-10-29-09-t82.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/palm-bay-qualifying-event-january-23-2010-cancelled-see-note-f27/qualifying-tournament-on-january-23-2010-canceled-replacement-sought-t81.htm Admin The Qualifying Tournament scheduled for January 23, 2010 has been canceled. I am searching for a replacement tournament host in the Melbourne area. Please let me know if your team is interested in hosting a qualifying tournament on either January 16th or January 23rd. In exchange for hosting the tournament, the host team receives an automatic invitation to attend the state championship. Our priority is to hold a competition in the Melbourne area because we have a financial sponsor if the event ... Palm Bay Qualifying Event - January 23, 2010 - cancelled, see note Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:18:36 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/palm-bay-qualifying-event-january-23-2010-cancelled-see-note-f27/qualifying-tournament-on-january-23-2010-canceled-replacement-sought-t81.htm#82 http://flftc.forumotion.com/palm-bay-qualifying-event-january-23-2010-cancelled-see-note-f27/qualifying-tournament-on-january-23-2010-canceled-replacement-sought-t81.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-27-2009-t80.htm Admin Hello Teams, Topics in this email include: 1. Minotaur Madness Build-it Day - November 7, 2009 2. Qualifying Tournament on January 23, 2010 3. RoboMania State Qualifying Tournament - November 14, 2009 ------------ 1. Minotaur Madness Build-it Day - November 7, 2009 Middleton High School's Robotics team in Tampa is hosting Minotaur Madness, an FTC Build-it Day. The focus of the day is for teams to turbo-charge the building of their robots. Technical volunteers will be ... Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:10:48 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-27-2009-t80.htm#81 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-27-2009-t80.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-senior-mentor-call-first-scholarship-program-oct-29-7pm-est-t79.htm Admin Richard Levey – FIRST Senior Mentor, Chicago Nancy Rosenberg – FIRST Scholarship Manager Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:00 pm (East Coast Time) Questions about the FIRST Scholarship Program? Contact Nancy at scholarships@usfirst.org or call 603-666-3906 x 451. General Overview of FIRST Scholarships · www.usfirst.org/scholarships · Kinds of Scholarships · Who can apply · When and How to Apply · The Role of FIRST Current ... FIRST Announcements Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:28:15 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-senior-mentor-call-first-scholarship-program-oct-29-7pm-est-t79.htm#80 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-senior-mentor-call-first-scholarship-program-oct-29-7pm-est-t79.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-8-10-26-09-t78.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 8 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main contact listed in your team record. 1. Field Controller ... FIRST Announcements Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:23:23 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-8-10-26-09-t78.htm#79 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-8-10-26-09-t78.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-state-qualifying-competitions-f18/competition-registration-information-t77.htm Admin Register online for qualifying competitions at http://flfirst.org/tinc?key=9OfKRsDc&formname=2009QualifierRegistration Registration fees will be paid directly to the qualifying tournament's host team ororganization. Registration fees will range from $25 to $100 per event.The registration fees are as follows: November 14, 2009 at Hillsborough High School in Tampa: $75 December 12, 2009 at Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange: TBD January 9, 2010 in St. Petersburg: TBD January ... Florida State Qualifying Competitions Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:18:08 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-state-qualifying-competitions-f18/competition-registration-information-t77.htm#78 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-state-qualifying-competitions-f18/competition-registration-information-t77.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-field-control-system-and-software-templates-t76.htm Admin Hello Teams, I apologize for the many emails this week. There is a lot going on in FTC land and I want everyone to have the information they need to have a successful season. It is a requirement for teams to use the 2009 Field Control System and 2009 Software Templates at all competitions. The software templates are available now and the FCS will be available by Friday, October 23rd at Noon. Software templates and the FCS are located here: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/content.aspx?id=6650 The ... Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:12:00 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-field-control-system-and-software-templates-t76.htm#77 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-field-control-system-and-software-templates-t76.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/home-depot-discounts-t75.htm TMWillingham2845 If teams need supplies for their robot or practice field build, and your team is non-profit in organization, you can sometimes get $25 off coupons from Home Depot: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/about_team.html (scroll down to the "other ways" Home Depot helps section). I think each Home Depot provides the discounts differently, but our local one requires a letter of request, and proof of 501 C3 status. This year alone, we've saved $75 on purchases. They won't always provide ... Resources Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:14:50 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/home-depot-discounts-t75.htm#76 http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/home-depot-discounts-t75.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-tempest-n-tampa-tnt-t74.htm Admin Hello All, We are offering FTC workshops, technical assistance, and practice time on the Hot Shot! playing field at the FIRST Robotics Competition off-season event, Tempest N' Tampa. We will also hold a scrimmage if there are enough teams with robots to play the game. Event details are as follows: Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009 Location: Sun Dome on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa. USF Campus Map: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/parking_services/maps/visitor_map.pdf Free ... Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:54:26 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-tempest-n-tampa-tnt-t74.htm#75 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-tempest-n-tampa-tnt-t74.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-tech-challenge-ftc-mentor-orientation-101-reminder-tonight-10-20-7pm-est-t73.htm Admin Just a quick reminder to tune in to our FTC Mentor Orientation – 101 call, tonight at 7pm Eastern Time: Join Sr. Mentor Kathie Kentfield and Affiliate Partner Jill Wilker on Tuesday, October 20th at 7pm (eastern) to learn about being an FTC Team Mentor. If you’re new to the FTC program, or a veteran who wants to learn how to be a more effective mentor, this is the call for you. To participate, call in to 800 503 2899. The access code is 6663906. We have 150 phone lines available, ... FIRST Announcements Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:54:47 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-tech-challenge-ftc-mentor-orientation-101-reminder-tonight-10-20-7pm-est-t73.htm#74 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-tech-challenge-ftc-mentor-orientation-101-reminder-tonight-10-20-7pm-est-t73.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-7-10-16-09-t72.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 7 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us – this week is an exception to that general rule. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main contact listed ... FIRST Announcements Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:54:08 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-7-10-16-09-t72.htm#73 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-7-10-16-09-t72.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/alternative-source-for-some-ftc-items-t71.htm grajalese1902 All, Here are a couple of alternatives sources for FTC items Multi-Nut Pliers http://www.techni-toolcatalog.com/lg_display.cfm/page/182/catalog/120 Most local hobby stores will sell the servo, however, I've found that it is usually the gears that strip or break. Here is a source for the gears: Servo Gear Replacement http://www.advantagehobby.com/product.php?productid=44916&cat=321 If you are brave enough to fix the encode cables... Here are the Digikey parts ... Resources Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:58:09 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/alternative-source-for-some-ftc-items-t71.htm#72 http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/alternative-source-for-some-ftc-items-t71.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-15-2009-t70.htm Admin Hello Teams, Topics in this email include: 1. New FTC wireless control system beta test 2. Qualifying tournament registration is open ------------ 1. New FTC wireless control system beta test I spent 1.5 days at FIRST HQ this week testing a new wireless control system for FTC robots. I am extremely impressed with the new system and I am looking forward to using it at our qualifying tournament on November 14th. Teams attending this qualifier may use either the standard ... Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:26:09 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-15-2009-t70.htm#71 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-15-2009-t70.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-6-10-14-09-mentor-orientation-event-countdown-scholarships-t69.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 6 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main contact listed in your team record. 1. FTC Mentor ... FIRST Announcements Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:27:43 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-6-10-14-09-mentor-orientation-event-countdown-scholarships-t69.htm#70 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-6-10-14-09-mentor-orientation-event-countdown-scholarships-t69.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/mentors-f8/canceled-mentor-orientation-tonight-oct-14-at-7pm-t68.htm Admin This is a great way to learn more about FTC, if you're interested: Join Sr. Mentor Kathie Kentfield and Affiliate Partner Jill Wilker on October 14th at 7pm (eastern) to learn about being an FTC Team Mentor. If you’re new to the FTC program, or a veteran who wants to learn how to be a more effective mentor, this is the call for you. To participate, call in to 800 503 2899. The access code is 6663906. We have 150 phone lines available, and we will record the call and make it available ... Mentors Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:24:33 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/mentors-f8/canceled-mentor-orientation-tonight-oct-14-at-7pm-t68.htm#69 http://flftc.forumotion.com/mentors-f8/canceled-mentor-orientation-tonight-oct-14-at-7pm-t68.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-7-2009-t67.htm Admin Hello Teams, Topics in this email include: 1. Tempest N Tampa 2. Looking for volunteers to beta test a new wireless FTC control system 3. Qualifying Competitions 4. Build-it Day 5. Coach and Mentor recognition ------------ 1. Tempest N Tampa Tempest N Tampa (TNT) is a FIRST Robotics Competition off season event held in the Sun Dome on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa. TNT will also showcase FTC, FLL and Vex Robotics Competition events. Activities ... Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:34:45 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-7-2009-t67.htm#68 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ftc-florida-news-october-7-2009-t67.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/hitechnic-items-t64.htm grajalese1902 All, The Hitechnic Sensor Multiplexer and IR Beacon are available on the Hitechnic website. Here is the link for the Sensor Multiplexer http://www.hitechnic.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=NSX2020 Here is the link for the IR Beacon http://www.hitechnic.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=FTCBCN and at: http://www.robotc.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1872 Xander Soldaat has RobotC code to demonstrate how to use the new Sensor Multiplexer. His ... Resources Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:48:50 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/hitechnic-items-t64.htm#64 http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/hitechnic-items-t64.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-wants-to-know-what-do-we-value-about-the-ftc-experience-t66.htm Admin http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/10/ftc-experience-input.html]]> FIRST Announcements Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:35:27 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-wants-to-know-what-do-we-value-about-the-ftc-experience-t66.htm#66 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-wants-to-know-what-do-we-value-about-the-ftc-experience-t66.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/ptc-proe-f21/ptc-invites-first-students-to-use-their-resources-t63.htm Admin To all FRC and FTC teams: Let PTC help guide your robot design to success. We offer multiple resources that will help you better understand PTC software and how to use it to your advantage. We understand that having relevant, easy-to-use training material is critical for teams to adopt and successfully utilize our software and, most importantly, have fun with it! Here are just some of the many resources that PTC has to offer to FIRST teams: * Updated “Getting Started” Guides ... PTC/ProE Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:31:29 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/ptc-proe-f21/ptc-invites-first-students-to-use-their-resources-t63.htm#63 http://flftc.forumotion.com/ptc-proe-f21/ptc-invites-first-students-to-use-their-resources-t63.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-5-100609-t62.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 5 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main and alternate contact listed in your team record. 1. Change ... FIRST Announcements Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:57:46 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-5-100609-t62.htm#62 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-5-100609-t62.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-enews-welcome-to-the-2009-10-first-season-t61.htm Admin http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/9c30e57ecbc445d4b983e5ce4695fe78.htm]]> FIRST Announcements Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:54:53 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-enews-welcome-to-the-2009-10-first-season-t61.htm#61 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/first-enews-welcome-to-the-2009-10-first-season-t61.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/tetrix-robotics-t60.htm Admin http://www.tetrixrobotics.com/]]> Resources Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:54:44 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/tetrix-robotics-t60.htm#60 http://flftc.forumotion.com/resources-f15/tetrix-robotics-t60.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-4-09-30-09-t59.htm Admin This is team email blast number 4 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main and alternate contact listed in your team record. 1.IR Beacons now available! ... FIRST Announcements Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:51:11 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-4-09-30-09-t59.htm#59 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-4-09-30-09-t59.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ir-beacons-now-available-t58.htm Admin IR Beacons are now available -- one per team - at http://www.hitechnic.com/products, at a cost of $27 plus shipping. You can read more about the beacon at Ken Johnson's blog at http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/ir-beacons-for-hotshot.html]]> FIRST Announcements Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:46:00 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ir-beacons-now-available-t58.htm#58 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ir-beacons-now-available-t58.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-3-09-24-2009-t57.htm Admin Hello Teams! This is team email blast number 3 for the 2009 FTC Season. You should expect to receive weekly email blasts from us. The Team Email Blast is generally the way we communicate information about the program to you. That information could include competition specific news, software updates, trainings, or anything else we think you might like to know. This email is intended for FTC teams and is sent to the main and alternate contact listed in your team record. 1. Should ... FIRST Announcements Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:31:46 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-3-09-24-2009-t57.htm#57 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-3-09-24-2009-t57.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/first-hot-shot-qa-live-t56.htm Admin http://forums.usfirst.org/forumdisplay.php?f=26 , new and improved with subforums to hopefully make it easier to find answers to questions. There's already a field build question posted.]]> 2009-10 General Game Discussion Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:44:12 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/first-hot-shot-qa-live-t56.htm#56 http://flftc.forumotion.com/2009-10-general-game-discussion-f2/first-hot-shot-qa-live-t56.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/world-championship-april-14-16-f19/world-championship-poll-t55.htm Admin http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/should-we-extend-ftc-world-championship.html , to get input on extending the Championship to Saturday . Share your .02 there.]]> World Championship - April 14-16 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:04:18 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/world-championship-april-14-16-f19/world-championship-poll-t55.htm#55 http://flftc.forumotion.com/world-championship-april-14-16-f19/world-championship-poll-t55.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ir-beacons-available-to-teams-next-week-t54.htm Admin http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/hotshot-game-stuff.html for details.]]> Florida FIRST Tech Challenge Announcements Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:50:33 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ir-beacons-available-to-teams-next-week-t54.htm#54 http://flftc.forumotion.com/florida-first-tech-challenge-announcements-f1/ir-beacons-available-to-teams-next-week-t54.htm http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-2-09-18-2009-t53.htm Admin Hello Teams! Kickoff – If you haven’t seen it yet, check out Hot Shot! The video, the manual, the field files are all up on the web site: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/content.aspx?id=962 Game Pieces – To order your game pieces, go to http://www.stee-rike3.com Order the Baseball Size Training Ball. You can pay for your purchase with a credit card, right on line. Game Forum Information - Questions about the game should be addressed to the HotShot Game ... FIRST Announcements Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:45:54 GMT http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-2-09-18-2009-t53.htm#53 http://flftc.forumotion.com/first-announcements-f16/ftc-team-email-blast-2-09-18-2009-t53.htm