THE ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK
The Most Painstaking Fun You’ll Ever Have
Presented by Ponytail Posse, 8808
A COUPLE THINGS BEFORE WE START:
A COUPLE THINGS BEFORE WE START:
1. WHY?
1. WHY?
Inspire
Think
Connect
Rockwell Collins Innovate
PTC Design
Motivate
Control
Promote
Compass
Judges’
1. WHY?
Inspire
Think
Connect
Rockwell Collins Innovate
PTC Design
Motivate
Control
Promote
Compass
Judges’
1. WHY?
NOT EVERYTHING IS ABOUT AWARDS Y’ALL
2. AT THE TOURNAMENT
Turn it in
Judging Session
Pick it up
Up to 2 notebooks
After Awards Ceremony
2. AT THE TOURNAMENT
Turn it in
Judging Session
Pick it up
USE IT AT THE JUDGING SESSION!
Up to 2 notebooks
After Awards Ceremony
3. HANDWRITTEN OR DIGITAL
3. HANDWRITTEN OR DIGITAL
PROS
HANDWRITTEN
DIGITAL
CONS
3. HANDWRITTEN OR DIGITAL
PROS
HANDWRITTEN
DIGITAL
CONS
Cheaper & some judges prefer it
One copy & usually less neat
Easier to share & add photos easily
More expensive & tech dependent
4. READ THE GUIDELINES
Game Manual Part 1 - pages 39-42
Engineering Notebook Guidelines
5. DISCLAIMER
WE ARE #JUSTONE TEAM
LET’S GO THROUGH
THE NOTEBOOK SECTIONS!
1. COVER PAGE
1. COVER PAGE
“The Team Number and Team Name must appear on the outside of the Engineering Notebook. Engineering Notebooks will not be considered without this information.”
Engineering Notebook Guidelines, page 10
1. COVER PAGE
2. SUMMARY PAGE
2. SUMMARY PAGE
“The summary should be one page and include a summary narrative about the Team, school, or organization with bulleted highlights of the Team’s season... and a list of pages in the Engineering Notebook that the Team would most like the Judges to consider.”
Engineering Notebook Guidelines, page 10
2. SUMMARY PAGE
2. SUMMARY PAGE
SIMPLE
WE ARE TEAM 12345
2. SUMMARY PAGE
SIMPLE
DETAILED
WE ARE TEAM 12345
2. SUMMARY PAGE
SIMPLE
DETAILED
WE ARE TEAM 12345
REFER TO OTHER PAGES
OF THE NOTEBOOK
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
9/10/17 MEETING ………………………………… 5
9/11/17 MEETING ………………………………… 6
9/12/17 MEETING ………………………………… 8
9/13/17 MEETING ………………………………… 12
9/14/17 MEETING ………………………………… 13
9/15/17 MEETING ………………………………… 14
9/16/17 MEETING ………………………………… 17
9/17/17 MEETING ………………………………… 20
ETC.
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
9/10/17 MEETING ………………………………… 5
9/11/17 MEETING ………………………………… 6
9/12/17 MEETING ………………………………… 8
9/13/17 MEETING ………………………………… 12
9/14/17 MEETING ………………………………… 13
9/15/17 MEETING ………………………………… 14
9/16/17 MEETING ………………………………… 17
9/17/17 MEETING ………………………………… 20
ETC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS*
Overall Game Strategy ………………..…… 6
Drivetrain Initial Brainstorming …..…… 9
Drivetrain CAD Design ………………...…… 10
Shooter Prototype 1 ……………………..…… 14
Shooter Prototype 2 ………………………..… 15
Drivetrain Test 1 ………………………………… 20
Shooter Review & Implementation .… 22
ETC.
*Short disclaimer
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
4. TEAM SECTION
4. TEAM SECTION
“A Team Section... includes information about the Team and outreach activities.”
Engineering Notebook Guidelines, page 10
4. TEAM SECTION
SAM THE MAN
Hello my name is Sam the Man I like to eat apples and build robots my favorite color is orange I stan Dean Kamen and Woody Flours my favorite hobby is swimming with sharks I love it when the robot disconnects in the middle of a match because I like to solve problems and watch people flail in frustration also I’m allergic to trophies but I like to learn things and this is definitely a placeholder
4. TEAM SECTION
SAM THE MAN
Hello my name is Sam the Man I like to eat apples and build robots my favorite color is orange I stan Dean Kamen and Woody Flours my favorite hobby is swimming with sharks I love it when the robot disconnects in the middle of a match because I like to solve problems and watch people flail in frustration also I’m allergic to trophies but I like to learn things and this is definitely a placeholder
OPTIONAL:
OUTREACH EVENTS
4. TEAM SECTION
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
“An Engineering Section... includes the Robot design processes.”
Engineering Notebook Guidelines, page 10
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
Tasks: | Reflection: |
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5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
Tasks: | Reflection: |
Brainstorm ideas for the drivetrain and choose a design | We came up with a few ideas but ultimately went with the one that looked like a star because we wanted to be the most fabulous robot on the field |
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
Tasks: | Reflection: |
Brainstorm ideas for the drivetrain and choose a design | We came up with a few ideas but ultimately went with the one that looked like a star because we wanted to be the most fabulous robot on the field |
Idea #1:
PROS: it looks fabulous
CONS: too many wheels
Idea #2:
PROS: we could share the love
CONS: it might break easily ;)
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
Tasks: | Reflection: |
Brainstorm ideas for the drivetrain and choose a design | We came up with a few ideas but ultimately went with the one that looked like a star because we wanted to be the most fabulous robot on the field |
Idea #1:
PROS: it looks fabulous
CONS: too many wheels
Idea #2:
PROS: we could share the love
CONS: it might break easily ;)
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
Tasks: | Reflection: |
Brainstorm ideas for the drivetrain and choose a design | We came up with a few ideas but ultimately went with the one that looked like a star because we wanted to be the most fabulous robot on the field |
Idea #1:
PROS: it looks fabulous
CONS: too many wheels
Idea #2:
PROS: we could share the love
CONS: it might break easily ;)
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
9/10/17, 6:30-8:30
Attendance: Sam the Man
Tasks: | Reflection: |
Brainstorm ideas for the drivetrain and choose a design | We came up with a few ideas but ultimately went with the one that looked like a star because we wanted to be the most fabulous robot on the field |
Idea #1:
PROS: it looks fabulous
CONS: too many wheels
Idea #2:
PROS: we could share the love
CONS: it might break easily ;)
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
SHARING IS CARING!
(one person shouldn’t do the entire thing)
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
WRITING:
QUALITY > QUANTITY
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
Ok, but
WHY?
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
Ok, but
WHY?
Because
EXPERIMENTS!
Prototype # | Trial 1 | Trial 2 | Trial 3 |
Prototype 1 | 2.8 sec. | 3.1 sec. | 3.0 sec. |
Prototype 2 | 5.7 sec. | 5.6 sec. | 5.7 sec. |
Drivetrain Speed Experiment
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
Ok, but
WHY?
Because
PROS & CONS!
PROS: This design is fast and looks great
CONS: It would be expensive to manufacture this design
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
Ok, but
WHY?
Because
MATH!
(Vf)2 = (Vi)2 + 2ax and other kinematic equations
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
Fig 2.2
Fig 2.1
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
Fig 2.2
Fig 2.1
After sending the CAD file (Fig 2.1), we visited one of our sponsors and learned how to operate the machines that made our custom baseplate (Fig 2.2).
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
DIAGRAMS:
CLARITY > ARTISTRY
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
W1
W3
5. ENGINEERING SECTION
W1
W3
HERE’S WHERE IT GETS WEIRD
6. BUSINESS PLAN
6. BUSINESS PLAN
“A … Business Plan is documentation of the process through which an organization defines
priorities and develops the process they will undergo to achieve their goals.”
Engineering Notebook Guidelines, page 13
6. BUSINESS PLAN
TEAM HISTORY
SEASON GOALS
SEASON EVENTS
INFO ABOUT FTC & FIRST
PAST SUCCESS
SEASON BUDGET
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
SWOT ANALYSIS
CONTACT INFORMATION
“HOW TO SUPPORT OUR TEAM”
6. BUSINESS PLAN
TEAM HISTORY
SEASON GOALS
SEASON EVENTS
INFO ABOUT FTC & FIRST
PAST SUCCESS
SEASON BUDGET
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
SWOT ANALYSIS
CONTACT INFORMATION
“HOW TO SUPPORT OUR TEAM”
LOOK AT OTHER
FTC/FRC BUSINESS PLANS
7. CODE SECTION
7. CODE SECTION
7. CODE SECTION
7. CODE SECTION
The values of x and y are determined by the left stick
The value of r (rotation) is determined by the right stick
Clip the x, y, and r values so they stay within the range
Move the robot
7. CODE SECTION
8. OUTREACH SECTION
8. OUTREACH SECTION
DEMO AT THE FAIR
9/10/17
The opening day of the Minnesota State Fair is known as “STEM Day.” This year, we went with High Tech Kids to demo our robot along with several other teams from around Minnesota. We spent five-ish hours talking to people and letting visitors drive the robot. Nancy in particular did a great job of engaging people as they walked by. After telling people about FTC, she encouraged them or their kids to try driving a robot.
8. OUTREACH SECTION
DEMO AT THE FAIR
9/10/17
The opening day of the Minnesota State Fair is known as “STEM Day.” This year, we went with High Tech Kids to demo our robot along with several other teams from around Minnesota. We spent five-ish hours talking to people and letting visitors drive the robot.
DEMO AT THE FAIR
9/10/17
The opening day of the Minnesota State Fair is known as “STEM Day.” This year, we went with High Tech Kids to demo our robot along with several other teams from around Minnesota. We spent five-ish hours talking to people and letting visitors drive the robot.
DEMO AT THE FAIR
9/10/17
The opening day of the Minnesota State Fair is known as “STEM Day.” This year, we went with High Tech Kids to demo our robot along with several other teams from around Minnesota. We spent five-ish hours talking to people and letting visitors drive the robot.
8. OUTREACH SECTION
8. OUTREACH SECTION
BONUS:
BLOG POSTS!
9. FUNDRAISING SECTION
9. FUNDRAISING SECTION
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
FUNDRAISING EVENT
9/10/17
We sold ice cream and got money, it was really great etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
FUNDRAISING EVENT
9/10/17
We sold ice cream and got money, it was really great etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
9. FUNDRAISING SECTION
2017/18 SEASON BUDGET
9. FUNDRAISING SECTION
THANK YOU SPONSORS
We got a grant from PTC and we’re very thankful for their support of our team and FIRST
IMAGINARY COMPANY
INC.
Imaginary Company Inc. has supported us for several years and they are awesome because they make custom parts for our robot
COVER PAGE
SUMMARY PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEAM SECTION
ENGINEERING SECTION
CODE SECTION
OUTREACH SECTION
FUNDRAISING SECTION
BUSINESS PLAN
COVER PAGE
SUMMARY PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEAM SECTION
ENGINEERING SECTION
CODE SECTION
OUTREACH SECTION
FUNDRAISING SECTION
BUSINESS PLAN
REQUIRED
COVER PAGE
SUMMARY PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEAM SECTION
ENGINEERING SECTION
BUSINESS PLAN*
CODE SECTION
OUTREACH SECTION
FUNDRAISING SECTION
REQUIRED*
1. TABS
1. TABS
1. TABS
QUALITY > QUANTITY
5-8 tabs total
1. TABS
ENGINEERING PROCESS
5-8 tabs total
2. NUMBERING PAGES
2. NUMBERING PAGES
1
Quality
Content
2. NUMBERING PAGES
1
Quality
Content
1
2. NUMBERING PAGES
1
Quality
Content
Team-1
2. NUMBERING PAGES
1
Quality
Content
A-1
3. LABELING PAGES
Quality
Content
TEAM
3. LABELING PAGES
Quality
Content
TEAM
TEAM
3. LABELING PAGES
Quality
Content
TEAM
GOOD JOB!
YOU MADE IT