welcome to kickoff sep 10, 2011 hosted by texas state university
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Welcome to KickoffSep 10, 2011
Hosted by Texas State University
2011 Bobcat BEST Presented by
Ingram School of Engineering
Bobcat BESTBobcat BESTBoosting Engineering, Science, and TechnologyBoosting Engineering, Science, and Technology
2011 BEST National Sponsors
Bobcat BESTBobcat BESTBoosting Engineering, Science, and TechnologyBoosting Engineering, Science, and Technology
Introducing Bobcat BESTIntroducing Bobcat BEST
Brad Johnson (Bobcat BEST Hub Director)Engineering IT, TXSU
Dr. Harold Stern Engineering Director, TXSU
Dr. Fred Chen Industrial Robotics/Manufacturing,
TXSU
AgendaAgenda
9:30am Bobcat BEST 2011 Overview
10:30am Kit of Parts Review & Distribution
11:30am BUGS! Game Reveal & Discussion
12:30pm Lunch (on your own)
2:00pm Tours of Engineering Facilities(optional)
MathWorks Simulink Programming Webinar (optional)
3:30pm End
Welcome to all of ourParticipating Schools
Dripping Springs Middle SchoolDripping Springs High SchoolHope Christian AcademyLuling Middle SchoolLuling High SchoolLockhart High SchoolSan Marcos High School
ARE YOU READY!!!
For the Next 42 Days!
You Are Here
In the next 42 days…In the next 42 days…
Build A Robot: - Conceive - Design - Manufacture - Test
Design Notebook
Community Outreach & Team Exhibit
Marketing Plan & Presentation
Display Lots of Team Spirit & Sportsmanship
RegionalQualifiers
Now What?Now What?
Today we will give you the rules, the materials
& the training…
Over the next six weeksYou will turn the materials and a concept
Into a reality…
Getting Started Right
STEP #1READ THE RULES!!!
Over & Over & Over & Over
(SEE YOUR RULES HANDOUT IN PACKET)Game Specific Rules
BEST Generic Game RulesBEST Generic Kit Notes
Returnable Kit ListConsumable Kit List
Online Q&A
Contest IntroductionContest Introduction
Your team mentors will help you understand what to do…
But they will not do the work for you!
AgendaAgenda
9:30am Bobcat BEST 2011 Overview
10:30am Kit of Parts Review & Distribution
11:30am BUGS! Game Reveal & Discussion
12:30pm Lunch (on your own)
2:00pm Tours of Engineering Facilities(optional)
MathWorks Simulink Programming Webinar (optional)
3:30pm End
Bobcat BEST Bobcat BEST 2011 Event Schedule2011 Event Schedule
Kickoff Day Sat, Sep 17, 2011 Texas State Univ.
Test Drive Sat, Oct 1, 2011 Beasley Volvo,Georgetown
Practice Day Sun, Oct 22, 2011 Texas State Univ.
Machine Checkin Fri, Oct 28, 2011 San Marcos HS
Contest Day Sat, Oct 29, 2011 San Marcos HS
Texas BEST Fri/Sat UT DallasRegional Championship Nov 18-19, 2011
Top Finishers at Bobcat BEST will participate in the Regional Championship.
Today’s Important PapersToday’s Important Papers
• Kickoff Checklist • Make sure these are ALL done before you leave
today
• Return Kit Checkout Form• Must be Signed by Adult Sponsor & Student• Sign BEFORE picking up the Return Kit!
• Return Kit Checklist• Lists all parts that must be returned!
• Consumable Kit Checklist & Station Tickets• Lists all parts in the official consumable kit• Don’t use anything that is not on this checklist
• 2011 BEST Checklist• Key things to plan for and accomplish over the next
six weeks
• Release of Liability Form• Every student participating must have one
• New HS teams must include eligibility verification
Tomorrow’s Important PapersTomorrow’s Important Papers
• Team Demographics Entry• This data must be in entered online!
• Edit team info at www.robotevents.com
• Complete this by Machine Compliance Check
• Please attempt to provide accurate information
• Team Number Assignments• Your Team Number is your Identity
• Must be Prominently Displayed on your Machine
Tomorrow’s Important PapersTomorrow’s Important Papers
Tomorrow’s Important PapersTomorrow’s Important Papers
• Team Password• Required for login at Bobcat BEST website
• Required for Uploading OnLine Deliverables
• Required for Accessing Your Team Website Area
• Q&A Password• Password May Be Required to Access BEST Q&A Website
• Most Questions are Submitted to Q&A
• There Should be No Password Required After 9/24/2011
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Important RemindersImportant Reminders
• Practice Day Reminder Cards• Fill in your 4 selected times
• Schedule will also be available on the website
• Practice Day Signup• Where?
• When?
Software Installation/LicensesSoftware Installation/Licenses
• Blah blah blah
BEST Programming OptionsBEST Programming Options
• Block-based programming environment• Block view or C-code text editor• 4-month, 3-seat license• CD provided in your kit• DO NOT LOSE THE LICENSE KEY (ON DISK)!
BEST Programming OptionsBEST Programming Options
• Advanced C programming• Text editor with some drag & drop• Run-time debugging (step through program line by line)• 4-month, 3-seat license• CD provided in your kit• DO NOT LOSE THE LICENSE KEY (ON DISK)!
BEST Programming OptionsBEST Programming Options
• Graphical (iconic) programming/modeling• Drag & drop, interconnect icons• C Code generator• Simulation capability
• see what your program will do before downloading to Cortex)• 13-month, n-seat license• Fill out/sign license request today
Computational EngineComputational Engine
• Mathematica 7 for Students• 12-month license, students only• Anything and everything mathematics• Great online reference WOLFRAM ALPHA• Licensing instructions in your packet
CAD SoftwareCAD Software
• SolidWorks CAD Software Student Version• CAD modeling of your robot• 150-day license• License access steps in your packet
Computational EngineComputational Engine
• Video based SolidWorks fundamentals tutorials• 30-minute sessions• Full SW CAD curriculum• Built-in student testing• Classroom license (40 seats)• DVD provided in your packet• Full SolidWorks Certification possible
Websites You Need To Know!Websites You Need To Know!
• Bobcat BEST Hub • http://resources.tstc.edu/bobcat• all about your local contest• news, team websites, tools, etc.
• BEST Robotics Inc • http://www.bestinc.org• Game Rules, File Manager• Q&A
http://www.bestinc.org/cgi-bin/bestqna.pl
Bobcat BEST WebsiteBobcat BEST Website
BEST Robotics WebsiteBEST Robotics Website
Resources PageResources Page
• Raise money for• Your team• Bobcat BEST• BEST Robotics
• NO UPFRONT $$$ (hub model)• RETURN Bugs not sold!• Order Cases today…• See flyer for complete details
Today’s Information Is…Today’s Information Is…
• Available on our website (after 9/24/11)• http://resources.tstc.edu/bobcat
• This includes all documents, information on CDs and schedules (signup results)
• Checklists and Reminders
• Schedules
• Kits
• Game and Rules
• Judging
• CAD Models
• Supplemental
• Software and Tools
AgendaAgenda
12:00pm LunchConsumable Kit Distribution
1:00pm BUGS! Game RevealGame Explanation, Demonstration, Q&A
2:15pm Construction Workshop(Meet in Cafeteria)
4:00pm End
The 2011 Game
GAME DESCRIPTION&
GAME DEMONSTRATION(BY JUNKY THE ROBOT)
In The Gym…
Please Do Not Enterthe Playing Field!
Rules and Drawings will be distributed….
Game OverviewBy
Daniel Curtis
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