Difference between revisions of "FTC Getting Started with NXT G"

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== Outline ==
 
== Outline ==
Getting Started 30-45 min
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*Getting Started 30-45 min
Using NXT-G
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*Using NXT-G
Installing the Software  
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*Installing the Software  
Quick tour
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*Quick tour
Sequence Beam
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*Sequence Beam
Palettes  
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*Palettes  
New Blocks
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*New Blocks
Custom
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*Custom
Subroutines (my blocks)
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*Subroutines (my blocks)
Configuration Panel
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*Configuration Panel
NXT Window
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*NXT Window
Help & Navigation
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*Help & Navigation
Menu Bar
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*Menu Bar
Tool Bar
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*Tool Bar
Robot Educator
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*Robot Educator
Changing Firmware
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*Changing Firmware
Connecting with Bluetooth
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*Connecting with Bluetooth
Writing a Simple Program
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*Writing a Simple Program
Using Logitech Controller
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*Using Logitech Controller
FTC Controller Station
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*FTC Controller Station
Autonomous vs Teleoperated
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*Autonomous vs Teleoperated
Sample Controller Programs
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*Sample Controller Programs
Troubleshooting
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*Troubleshooting
 
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== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
www.ftctraining.com
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*www.ftctraining.com
http://www.ortop.org/ftc/index.htm
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*http://www.ortop.org/ftc/index.htm
http://usfirst.org/community/FTC/default.aspx?id=968
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*http://usfirst.org/community/FTC/default.aspx?id=968
http://usfirst.org/community/resourcecenter.aspx?id=954
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*http://usfirst.org/community/resourcecenter.aspx?id=954
http://catalog.pitsco.com/store/default.aspx?CategoryID=157&by=9&c=1&bhcp=1
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*http://catalog.pitsco.com/store/default.aspx?CategoryID=157&by=9&c=1&bhcp=1
http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/
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*http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Community/FTC/FTC_Documents_and_Updates/2008/FTC%20Competition%20Kit%20for%20FIRST.pdf
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*http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Community/FTC/FTC_Documents_and_Updates/2008/FTC%20Competition%20Kit%20for%20FIRST.pdf
http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=58
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*http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=58
http://www.ortop.org/NXT_Tutorial/
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*http://www.ortop.org/NXT_Tutorial/
http://hitechnic.com/
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*http://hitechnic.com/
http://mindstorms.lego.com/Support/Updates/.  
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*http://mindstorms.lego.com/Support/Updates/.  
http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/nxt_g/index.htm
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*http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/nxt_g/index.htm
[[http://www.zdome.net/wiki/images/8/86/NXT_G_workshop.pdf]]
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*http://www.zdome.net/wiki/images/8/86/NXT_G_workshop.pdf

Latest revision as of 15:53, 22 September 2008

Owner

David Perry

Description

Goals

  • Get coaches started with the FTC kit using NXT G.
  • Audience:
    • New, past FTC and past FLL coaches
    • Rocky and experienced coaches.
  • Warning:
    • Some NXGT-G information may appear elementary for experienced coaches.


Schedule

  • 6:00pm Thursday September 25th, 2008 at OMSI

Prerequisites

none

Outline

  • Getting Started 30-45 min
  • Using NXT-G
  • Installing the Software
  • Quick tour
  • Sequence Beam
  • Palettes
  • New Blocks
  • Custom
  • Subroutines (my blocks)
  • Configuration Panel
  • NXT Window
  • Help & Navigation
  • Menu Bar
  • Tool Bar
  • Robot Educator
  • Changing Firmware
  • Connecting with Bluetooth
  • Writing a Simple Program
  • Using Logitech Controller
  • FTC Controller Station
  • Autonomous vs Teleoperated
  • Sample Controller Programs
  • Troubleshooting

Resources