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Minnesota BEST Kits

Elliot Eid

Minnesota BEST Robotics

Copyright © 2010 BEST Robotics, Inc. All rights reserved. 1

BasicsBasics• 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

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Servos

Controller

Analog

Motors/Servos

Battery

Digitali/o

WiFi key USB/Tether

Serial

Joystick

(2)

Servo Horns

Returnables Kit ItemsReturnables Kit Items


(2)(2)

Servo Extensions

(2)

USB A-A cable

AAA Battery Charger

(4)

(2)

(2)

(2)

Motors

Drive Components

Returnables Kit ItemsReturnables Kit Items


MotorController (2)

Screw TerminalMotor i/f Cable (4)

Screw TerminalSensor i/f Cable (8)

7.2V Battery

7.2V Battery Charger

Battery Adapter

(2)

VEX Cortex Battery ConnectionVEX Cortex Battery Connection

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leave connected hereconnect/disconnect here

Tape on ConnectionsTape on Connections


A new rule this year allows Non-Residue painter’s tape on any returnable kit item

EXCEPT the joystick

Returnable Kit Top 10Returnable 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 this year)


Returnable Kit Top 10Returnable 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. Use screw terminal interfaces to make good connections. Bad connections and shorts lead to electronics failures.

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.


Remember…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 it. 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.


Consumables KitConsumables 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


Approved Optional ItemsApproved Optional Items• Teams may not use any items not contained in the

kits! Except…


Qty

10 ea

2400 sq in

2 ea

1 ea

3 ea

3 ea

1 ea

3 ea

24 lb

1 ea

144 sq in

6 ea

1 ea

1 ea

4 ea

w ooden golf tees

aluminum paint grid for 5 gallon bucket

solid core golf balls

5 minute epoxy, 0.85 oz

~10oz empty metal soup can w ith lid removed

compact disk (standard size: 120mm diameter x 1.2 mm thick)

heavy duty aluminum foil

4 oz. PVC primer

inner tube repair kit

pennies (cannot be altered)

empty food/beverage PET container w ith screw on cap/lid (2 liter max.)1

empty aluminum soft drink cans (12 f l. oz.)

w ire coat hangers w ith or w ithout plastic coating, 1/8" dia. max.

Description

w ooden spring type clothes pins

corrugated cardboard, 1/4" maximum thickness

Compliance CheckCompliance 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…


Returning the Returnables KitReturning 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 $964.80 (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 8, 2014.


Kit DistributionKit Distribution

Before you take your kit!!! Go through the 2 Checklists Inventory bags and parts at your table

Especially the returnable kit!!! Have your teacher sign the release sheet

Enjoy the 42 Days of BEST!


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