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ROBOT IN 10 HOURS | FIRST Team 1305 Build Project

“MiniBOT” the Robot in 10 hours 1305 BUILD GUIDE

A complete easy to build FIRST robotics teaching robot. This robot is:

• The lowest possible cost.

• Great rookie member training robot to build.

• Built with all hand tools – No machining required.

• Uses all legal FRC competition components.

• Easy, fun and fast to build.

• Great outreach and programing robot.

• Small and light.

• Fast and easy and FUN to drive.

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Contents

Safety FIRST .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Purchased Parts and Bill of Material ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Required Purchased Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Required Electrical Purchased Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Optional Purchased Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Build Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 1: Build ONE Bottom Frame (Assembly and Parts Drawings) .................................................................................................................................................... 12

Step 2: Build ONE Top Frame (Assembly and Parts Drawings) .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Step 4: Build TWO Wheel Box Assemblies (Assembly and Parts Drawings) ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Step 5: Assemble the Base ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Step 6: Mount the electronics Components ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Step 7: Wire the robot ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Step 8: Program the Robot ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Options ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

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Safety FIRST

Wear the proper protective Gear

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Purchased Parts and Bill of Material

Below is a list of all the parts you will need and where to purchase them.

Note

• Prices change so use as estimate only.

• Check your build room – use as much inventory as possible.

• Substitute as required – be creative to save money.

• Use http://findrobotparts.com/ to look for local suppliers

http://findrobotparts.com/

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Required Purchased Parts

Description Picture Supplier and Link Quantity Cost (CAD$)

Total (CAD$)

VersaFrame T Gusset (2-pack) 217-3547

https://www.vexrobotics.com/versaframegussetsandmounts.html

2 $6.99 $ 13.98

1" x 2" x 0.100" Pre-Drilled VersaFrame Aluminum Tube Stock (59") 217-3453

https://www.vexrobotics.com/versaframestock.html

1 $32.99 $ 32.99

1/2" Hex x 0.201" ID ThunderHex Stock (36") 217-4017

https://www.vexrobotics.com/shaft-stock.html

1 $18.99 $ 18.99

Plastic Clamping Bearing Block 217-4155

https://www.vexrobotics.com/bearingblocks.html

2 $10.99 $ 21.98

Single Reduction Clamping Gearbox 217-4156

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motion/gearboxes/217-4156.html

2 $12.99 $ 25.98

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0.500" Hex ID x 1.125" OD x 0.313" WD (Flanged Bearing v2) 217-3875

https://www.vexrobotics.com/bearings.html

8 $6.99 $ 55.92

72t Aluminum Spur Gear (20 DP, 1/2" Hex Bore) 217-3576

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motion/vexpro-gears/1-2-hex-bore.html

2 $25.99 $ 51.98

12t Steel Spur Gear (20 DP, CIM Motor, With Mounting Hardware) 217-3099

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motion/vexpro-gears/cim-motor-gears.html

2 $10.99 $ 21.98

Colson Performa (4" x 1.5", 1/2" Hex Bore) 217-4052

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motion/wheels-and-hubs/colsonperforma.html

2 $16.99 $ 33.98

4" Omni-Directional Wheel 217-2584

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motion/wheels-and-hubs/omni-wheels.html

2 $23.99 $ 47.98

1/2” Hex Bore Plastic VersaHub 217-4009

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motion/wheels-and-hubs/versahubs.html

4 $3.99 $ 15.96

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Polycarbonate, 0.118 thick, 24"x24", gray smoked tint (am-2324)

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2324.htm

2 $22.00 $ 44.00

Total $ 385.72

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Required Electrical Purchased Parts


Total (CAD$)

CIM Motor 217-2000

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/motors-electronics/217-2000.html

2 $36.99 $ 73.98

Talon SRX 217-8080

https://www.vexrobotics.com/217-8080.html

2 $116.99 $ 233.98

Power Distribution Panel 217-4244


1 $289.99 $ 289.99

Voltage Regulator Module 217-4245


1 $63.99 $ 63.99

NI roboRIO am-3000

http://www.andymark.com/NI-roboRIO-p/am-3000.htm

1 $435.00 $ 435.00

Open-Mesh OM5P-AC Dual Band 1.17 Gbps Access Point am-3205

http://www.andymark.com/FRC-Radio-OM5P-AC-p/am-3205.htm

1 $135.00 $ 135.00

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120 Amp Breaker am-0282

http://www.andymark.com/120-amp-robot-main-circuit-breaker-p/am-0282.htm

1 $30.00 $ 30.00

Set of 2 Batteries: Interstate Batteries am-3062

http://www.andymark.com/power-patrol-sla1116-12-volt-18ah-batteries-2-pack-p/am-3062.htm

1 $89.00 $ 89.00

Robot Signal Light 855PB-B12ME522

http://www.radwell.ca/Buy/Allen%20Bradley/855PBB12ME522?redirect=true

1 $158.35 $ 158.35

Total $1,509.29

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Optional Purchased Parts


Total (CAD$)

Easy Bumpers Rubber Push-on Seal 1120A572 (10’)

https://www.mcmaster.com/#1120a572/=19allgl

1 $25.10 $ 25.10

Pink Nylon Cable Tie 71295K63 (1 Pack)

https://www.mcmaster.com/#71295k63/=19almqe

1 $3.42 $ 3.42

RGB LED Light Strip with Connectors (am-3543)

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-3543.htm

1 $22.00 $ 22.00

Total $ 50.52

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Build Instructions

This robot was designed to be a quick and easy as possible to build while still containing all aspects of a FIRST FRC competition robot.

• Low cost as possible.

• Great rookie training bot.

• Built with all hand tools – No machining required.

• Uses all legal FRC competition components.

• Easy, Fun and Fast to Build.

• Great outreach or programing bot.

• Small and light as possible.

• Fast and easy to drive.

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Step 1: Build ONE Bottom Frame (Assembly and Parts Drawings)

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Step 2: Build ONE Top Frame (Assembly and Parts Drawings)

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Step 3:

Build TWO Gearbox Assemblies (Assembly and Parts Drawings)

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Step 4: Build TWO Wheel Box Assemblies (Assembly and Parts Drawings)

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Step 5: Assemble the Base

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Step 6: Mount the electronics Components

Mounting the electrical components properly is very important. There are many different methods to mount the components such ad bots, zip ties, double sized

tape and even Velcro. PLAN and use which method works well for your group.

Read the online instructions provided by FIRST - 2017 FRC Control System Hardware Overview

https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24166/l/144968-2017-frc-control-system-hardware-overview

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Step 7: Wire the robot

Wiring the robot should be done to the best of your abilities – a well wired robot not only looks good but functions well.

Read the online instructions provided by FIRST - Wiring the 2017 FRC Control System

https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24166/l/144971-wiring-the-2017-frc-control-system

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Step 8: Program the Robot

There is many different languages and methods to program your new robot. We use Robot Builder to generate our template and then Java to write the program.

Use which ever language your team is comfortable with and if you need more help or a copy of our program please contact 1305.

Read the online instructions provided by FIRST - Programming Languages

https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485

FRC C++ Programming

FRC Java Programming

FRC LabVIEW Programming

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Options

1. The robot was designed to mount a complete FRC pneumatic system for training and programing. For more information see the online

instructions provided by FIRST - Wiring Pneumatics https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24166/l/290495-wiring-pneumatics

2. We mounted some simple rubber bumpers on our bot. it protects the walls and the people.

https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24166/l/290495-wiring-pneumatics

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3. LED’s or what we call “blinkies” are always a terrific addition to any bot. You can wire them directly to the PDP (Power Distribution Panel) or add

a (PCM) Pneumatics Control Module which can also be used to add programs to LED’s.

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Conclusion

FRC robot building is fun and very educational. We hope this document is a helpful guide for your build.

We will send the CAD files as well if you would like.

If you do use this guide to make your own minibot all we ask is the you send us some pictures and notes so we can keep improving our build guide.

http://www.team1305.org/

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