FIRST RoboticsKit of Parts - KOP

Seven Rivers Robotics TrainingDecember 6, 2014Duane Lom – Aquinas Mentor

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.

What is the KOP?

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.

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.

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.

Sample KOP Checklist

Caution:Photos can be misleadingon the sizeof items

RoboRIO

New for 2015Replaces cRIO

and theDigital Sidecar

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

http://team358.org/files/programming/ControlSystem2015-2019/

2015 Control System

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. (www.andymark.com)

• 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

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 507-894-

0777

• Pool Noodles – 2.5 in Dia

• Bumper Fabric – ahh.biz

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)

Questions???

• Look on FIRST Website for additional technical information of parts, suppliers, where to get more – www.usfirst.org

• Chief Delphi Forums – www. chiefdelphi.com

• Coalition Teams