2011 kickoff vancouver-complete packet

Location Evergreen High School, 14300 Northeast 18th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684 Kickoff Agenda Evergreen High School Doors open: 6:00 A.M. Local Kickoff Videos Begin: 7:00 A.M. Local Kickoff Speakers Begin: 7:15 A.M. FRC Game Reveal Broadcast Begins: 7:30 A.M. FRC Game Reveal Broadcast Ends: 9:15 A.M. Kit of Parts Pickup: 9:15 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Workshops: 9:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Lunch Break: 12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. Final Workshop: 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. NOTE: Food or beverages will be on sale in the registration and kit pick up area. Cash Only. PLEASE NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN THE AUDITORIUM. Registration You need Consent and Release Form filled out for each student and adult team member in attendance. You will need all of them to register in the morning when you arrive (which is required to pick up your KOP). Also remember that members younger than 18 must have their parent or legal guardian sign the form as well. There will be volunteers there to help you with the registration process. At registration you will receive the very important receipt paper. Please treat this as gold. It will be required for the KOP (Kit of Parts).No receipt. No KOP. No exceptions. Also, you will receive the wireless password for Evergreen High school for the day for internet access. Where should I park? All attendees should park in the east parking lot of Evergreen High School. We will have signs for "Robotics Kickoff" directing attendees from those areas to the kickoff location. Please review the maps in the following packet. What should I bring with me? It is advised that you bring a hand truck or other rolling cart to transport your kit boxes to your car. Kit disbursement will happen in the student center and you will be able to load gear easily from the location. You may want to bring a camera, tape measure, and means to take notes on any field elements that are available to you on site. What is the kit pickup procedure? Kits will be available for any teams who have indicated such in TIMS. Teams may begin arriving as early as 6:00AM, although the live broadcast does not begin until approximately 7:30AM. Upon arrival, a team MENTOR must sign-in and receive your Kit of Parts (KoP) receipt. This piece of paper is what you will need to receive all elements of your KoP. At the conclusion of the live broadcast, team members will proceed to the student center to pick up their kits. Each station will have a different item and teams must provide their KoP receipt to that station volunteer who will check off that they received their item. Since the loading area is limited, only the adult mentor with the KOP receipt and two team members will be allowed in the loading area. Maps will be available for the pick-up and load-out areas. After all items are received, a MENTOR will be required to turn in the receipt and sign off that all items have been provided to them. If your team is picking-up a KOP for another team, you must have clearance from FIRST. The two teams must coordinate this in advance with FIRST. If you have not done this, please get it done now. This is done by contacting FIRST and obtaining a letter of permission. No letter. No KOP. No exceptions. There will be designated tables in the student center for each team for inventorying of parts and initial brainstorming. Will there be any workshops? The Kickoff will host a series of workshops for all interested teams after kick-off formalities on January 8, 2011. Rookie teams are especially encouraged to stay and attend the "quick build" workshops that are scheduled. For detailed workshop descriptions and schedule please see the accompany pages included. Rookie teams should make arrangements for snacks or lunch for their teams. There are several fast food franchises nearby plus snacks will be sold by the hosting teams. For workshop schedule questions please contact Mohit Abraham: [email protected]

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Veteran and Rookie Workshops Introduction to LabView Leader: Jim Chastain Description: Hands on exercises to learn LabVIEW development environment. Series of 10 examples of basic control

elements needed for robot design to help student gain familiarity with mechanics of programming in LabVIEW. Examples include: Numeric computation; Digital to Analog conversion; Signal inversion; Parallel loops; Timing elements; Enable gates; Local variables; Controls, indicators and constants. Examples of how to generate "problem statement" to improve inter-team communications.

Students with LabVIEW installed encouraged to bring laptop. Some number of PC's available at school with demo installed will be available.

Audience: Rookie AND Veteran teams Duration: 1 hour Location: Room 261 Computer Lab Things to bring: Laptop with LabView (demo or FRC version) downloaded. Advanced LabView Leader: Jim Chastain Description: Examples of design which incorporate system control and monitoring for Autonomous mode and

Teleoperated mode. Utilizes state machine design, debug techniques, shift registers, Global Variables and type definition. A Background state machine to control ball lift elevator. Utilizes PWM motor control, micro limit switches and time delay elements B Autonomous robot designed to navigate an unknown maze. Robot with defined footprint must navigate maze with pathways > 2 times the dimension of robot width. All designs based on FRC Robot Project 2010 Framework. Be prepared to take notes.

Audience: Rookie AND Veteran teams Duration: 1hr Location: Room 261 Computer Lab Tools to bring: Pen, paper Rules Review Leader: Team 1510 Description: Go over all the rules in detail Audience: Rookie AND veteran teams Duration: 1.5 hrs Location: Room 607 Tools to bring: Pencil and Paper, Electronic or paper copies of 2011 FRC rules Bag & Tag Leader: Bob Hendel Description: Describe how bag and tag will work Audience: Team Coaches/ Shipping Mentor Duration: 1 hr Location: Auditorium

Rookie Workshops KoP Review Leader:Bob Hendel/Team 1510 Description: Go over the Kit of Parts (KoP) checklist. Ensure that all parts are there and make a list of missing parts. Explain the parts and their function. Also give them a list of vendors for different parts. Audience: Rookie team members Duration: 1 hour - Leave at least one student for whole session. Rest go to different workshops after the parts needed for the workshops have been identified and checked off. Place: Room 718 Things to bring: Pencil and paper. Build Frame and Wheel Sprocket Assembly Leader: Ejvin Berry, Chris Imondi Description: Assemble the frame. Assemble sprocket, spacer, and wheel and mount on the frame. Audience: Rookie Teams - mechanical representative Duration: 1.5 hr Location: Room 255 - Woodshop Tools to bring: Allen wrench set, 2 each open-end and box wrenches and/or socket wrenches (sizes: 7/16", 1/2"), 10/32" tap (preferable – but not required) Make a Chain Drive Leader: Ed Burdick Description: Build a chain loop. Learn how to make master links and offset links. Audience: Rookie Teams - mechanical representative Duration: 1.5 hr Location: Room 253 – Small Engine’s room Tools to bring: #35 Chain breaker, Pin punches, Master links and offset links (ANSI #35 size chain), small ball peen hammer, pair of long-nosed pliers, locking blade knife, chain puller (optional) Build a Gearbox Leader: Jason Marr Description: Assemble one of the gearboxes in the kit. Audience: Rookie Teams - mechanical representative Duration: 1.5 hr Location: Room 253 – Small Engine’s room Tools to bring: 5/16” allen wrench, 3/16” allen wrench, 7/16” wrench (or socket driver), Small hammer Running LabView for FRC Leader: Dennis Erickson Description: Install LabView on Classmate PC. Download FRC canned code. Walk through some major blocks. Compile it. Download into cRio. Run. Duration: 1.5 hrs Audience: Rookie team - programming/electrical students Location: Room 261 Tools to bring: Pencil and Paper

Introduction to Control Systems Leader: Tim Bennington-Davis Description: Describe what the different electronic components are. Plan how they are laid out and mount on a board. We will be only mounting enough parts to control a single motor/gearbox. Audience: Rookie team - programming/electrical student Duration: 1 hr Location: Room 259 Tools to bring: Philips head screw driver, a pair of wire strippers, and the magic Wago screwdriver that comes in the kit. Crimping and assembling other electrical connectors Leader: Paul Reetz Description: Learn how to assemble the various connectors, which includes crimping and soldering. Cut wires to length and add necessary connectors. Wire up all electrical components. Audience: Rookie teams - programming/electrical student Duration: 0.5 hr Location: Room 259 Tools to bring: Wire cutter, crimper, wire stripper, soldering iron and solder. Final Integration Leader: Boeing Mentors, Ed Burdick, Dennis Erickson, Tim Bennington-Davis, Paul Reetz, Jim Chastain Description: Mount the control board on the frame, with gearbox and chain drive. Run the code Audience: Rookie teams – all sub-teams Duration: 1hr Location: Room 255 – Woodshop

FIRST Robotics PR Kit - Prepared by the Skyview StormBots FRC 2811

Contents News Release for Local Newspapers, TV Stations, Radio Stations, Websites, Bloggers ...... 9

Template for Invitation to VIPs etc.) .................................................................................... 10

Template & Tips for writing a News Release ...................................................................... 11

FIRST ROBOTICS PROGRAM TAKES SKYVIEW BY STORM ................................... 12

LOCAL TEENS GEAR UP FOR GLOBAL ROBOTICS DESIGN COMPETITION ....... 13

PRESIDENT OBAMA SALUTES TOP STUDENTS AND THEIR ROBOTS ................. 14

News Release for Local Newspapers, TV Stations, Radio Stations, Websites, Bloggers

General Tips:

• Plan your release for a few days before the Event. Tuesday before the weekend is a good target. • Distribute the release through your school’s established media relations officer. This person may be the principal, an

assistant principal, a public information officer at the school district, etc. Start by checking with your FIRST sponsor teacher or school’s principal.

• To avoid bombarding your local media with multiple releases from multiple schools, consider combining your releases into one district-wide or region-wide release.

• Ask the media relations officer if you can include photos. • Make sure your photo subjects have signed a photo release form (FIRST Consent form is a good example). • When writing your release, keep in mind some tough but true facts:

o Reporters are busy. If you don’t catch their attention with your release in the first 10 seconds, you’ve lost them. o Reporters don't care about helping you or providing a free advertisement for your program. That isn’t their job. o In fact, reporters don't care about your story at all, unless you are providing something that helps make their job

easier -- that is, a really good news item that their readers will want to read (or watch or listen to). o Things that fall into the “really good news item” category often feature big numbers, big-name players, or big

national or regional trends that relate to your topic.

In addition to sending your news release to reporters:

• Some media outlets include a section on their websites where individuals can post their own news stories or opinions. Check with your school’s media relations person about using this kind of resource to post news about FIRST. (Example: The Oregonian’s website includes a section called My Oregon: http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/index.html)

More news release tips:

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Template for Invitation to VIPs (legislators, local elected officials, potential sponsors, etc.)

FIRST Robotics Competition 2011

Promotional Pieces for January 8 Kickoff

Dear _______________________:

o Save the date for March 24-26 competition o Why should they? What’s in it for them?

o Basics of FIRST (from the Promotions Plan) – decide which key messages to feature (keep it short!) o Characteristics of FIRST – same as above

o We want you to participate in FIRST in a way that works for you. Possibilities: o Funding - money or equipment o Sponsorships to showcase your business o Invite them to visit local teams to show their support o Other specific opportunities from FIRST events calendar o Remind them to check for updates on FIRST website(s), FaceBook pages, Twitter accounts, etc.

o Tell them what to do if they know they want to get involved at this point – reply to this email, call the FIRST

sponsor, etc.

o Thank them for their consideration

o Will the FIRST team do follow-up of any kind at this point? If so, spell it out.

o Close with “Sincerely” and the name of the person writing the letter – perhaps the teacher in charge of FIRST, or the student leader of the team, or the school principal

Note: Email your letters by December 17th to avoid the crush of holiday mail. Document your build season and post regular updates on your website

Template & Tips for writing a News Release (Release should not exceed one page;

delete the highlighted stuff) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact information – include: Contact person, school/school district media relations manager Phone email address Headline: Short, attention grabbing line in ALL CAPS. Do not use exclamation marks or marketing hype. Sub-head (if desired): Another line with more detail about the subject of the release. Dateline: City, State, Month, Day, Year – Body of Release: Basic approach: The lead paragraph should include the who, what, when, where, why and how of the story. If the reporter were to read only the lead of a good news release, she or he would have everything needed to get started on covering your story. The rest of the release should provide more detail on the FIRST program/your team. Make the topic interesting for the journalist:

o Include a quote from a student member, mentor or VIP (a sponsor for example).

o Stay away from hype-bloated phrases like "breakthrough", "unique", "state-of-the-art", etc.

o Always write it from a journalist's perspective. Don’t use "I" or "we" unless it's in a quote.

Single-space your copy. Keep sentences short and use paragraphs every 5-6 lines if possible. About (also called the boilerplate): Include a sentence or two about the FIRST program and your school or school district. Include the websites for your FIRST team and your school or school district.

End the release with three centered hash marks ###

(Three examples follow)

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kris Sork, Public Information Officer

Phone: 360.313.1000

Email: [email protected]

FIRST ROBOTICS PROGRAM TAKES SKYVIEW BY STORM

Vancouver, WA, Dec. 14, 2010- The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics program is growing at Skyview High School in the Vancouver school district. More than thirty students are engaged in the hands-on interdisciplinary program that combines multiple aspects of science, technology, engineering, math and business skills into a single, student run organization.

The challenging after school program has become increasingly popular with students at Skyview because of its relevance in a technology-driven society where innovation in science, technology and engineering are becoming more important every year. The program gives students the opportunity to build and design robots, program software, develop leadership skills, compete against other teams and engage local and national businesses through sponsorship opportunities and work with mentors from industry.

“FRC gives me the chance to apply my creativity in the real world, and have a cool product afterward!” said FIRST FRC team participant Leslie Wu. “I know the experience I gain with my team will help me in the future job market and in my everyday life.”

The 20th anniversary FIRST Robotics competition season will kick-off on January 8th, 2011. Teams then have just six weeks to design, build, and program their robot for one of the regional competitions. The Skyview StormBots will attend the Microsoft Seattle Regional competition March 17-19th and the Autodesk Oregon Regional competition on March 24th-26th at Memorial Coliseum.

About Skyview High School’s FIRST Robotics Program

The Skyview StormBots (FRC Team 2811) has grown from just nine students two years ago to over thirty this season of whom one-third are girls. In just their second year, the team won the General Motors Industrial Design Award and captured 8th place out of 64 teams at the Autodesk Oregon Regional competition in 2010. For more information please visit www.stormbots.com

About FIRST

Inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. Learn more at www.usfirst.org .

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact person: District media relations managers Phone email address Vancouver, Washington December 15, 2010

LOCAL TEENS GEAR UP FOR GLOBAL ROBOTICS DESIGN COMPETITION

Teams from Clark County will join 24 other teams from the Portland metro area and southwest Washington January 8 to learn the competition design parameters for 2011.

Over 500 students and coaches will get up early on the morning of January 8th 2011, and gather at Evergreen High School in Vancouver to watch a live worldwide simulcast over the NASA network to discover what the FIRST robotics competition design challenge will be for this year. Washington State Representative Tim Probst will begin the event by talking to the students about how the FIRST Robotics Competition encourages youth to take the concepts taught in school and apply them to solving the real world problems as well as the challenges of the competition itself. The competition challenge is different each year—last year the game was modeled after soccer with additional unique problems to overcome like climbing over obstacles, passing through a tunnel or hoisting the robot off the ground to score points. Teams will enter their creations in regional competitions with the hopes of going onto the world FIRST Robotics Competition championship in St. Louis in April 27-30, 2011.

• The Autodesk Oregon Regional FRC competition will be held at Memorial Coliseum March 24-26, 2011. • The Microsoft Seattle Regional competition will be held at Qwest Field March 17-19, 2011.

About Skyview High School’s FIRST Robotics Program

The Skyview StormBots (FRC Team 2811) has grown from just nine students two years ago to over thirty this season of whom are one-third girls. In just their second year, the team won the General Motors Industrial Design Award and captured 8th place out of 64 teams at the Autodesk Oregon Regional competition in 2010. For more information please visit www.stormbots.com

About FIRST®

Inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. Learn more at www.first.org.

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Sample News Release (Based on an actual release from FIRST)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jane Smith, FIRST Phone 000-000-0000 Fax 000-000-0000 [email protected]

PRESIDENT OBAMA SALUTES TOP STUDENTS AND THEIR ROBOTS

MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 18, 2010 ― FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) announced that today President Obama saluted the three highest-winning robotics teams from the 2010 FIRST Championship during the White House Science Fair. The FIRST Robotics Competition challenged 340 high-school student teams from across the nation to develop their engineering and business skills by building and promoting robots from a kit of hundreds of parts.

The White House Science Fair fulfills a pledge the president made to recognize student accomplishments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with the same fervor afforded professional athletes.

“It was out of this world to be at the White House,” said FIRST LEGO League participant, T.J. Evarts, a homeschooler from Londonderry, N.H. “The President is really funny, and he said that with our SMARTWheel invention, he would not be able to drive and eat a hamburger at the same time. What he wants to do is to make sure that his daughters have our invention when they are old enough to drive.”

FIRST teams recognized at the White House included the “Miss Daisy” team (#341), the National Winner of the 2010 FIRST Robotics Competition, the largest competition of its kind in the world. The team won the Chairman’s Award, the highest honor awarded during the competition, for their robot. The team is affiliated with Wissahickon High School’s Robotics Program.

The White House event kicked off a week that culminates with the USA Science and Engineering Festival on the National Mall and in over 50 satellite locations that is poised to draw more than a million people nationwide.

About FIRST®

Inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. Learn more at www.usfirst.org.

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