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== Goals ==
 
== Goals ==
  
Get coaches started with the FTC kit using NXT G.
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* Get coaches started with the FTC kit using NXT G.
Audiance: Rockie and experience coaches (FTC or FLL).
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* Audience:  
  warning for experienced that some of the information may elementary
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** New, past FTC and past FLL coaches
preliminay
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** Rocky and experienced coaches.
links appropriate for beginning development
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* Warning:
lacking information
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** Some NXGT-G information may appear elementary for experienced coaches.
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== Schedule ==
 
== Schedule ==
  
First workshop for late August
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* 6:00pm Thursday September 25th, 2008 at OMSI
  
 
== Prerequisites ==
 
== Prerequisites ==
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== Outline ==
 
== Outline ==
 
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*Getting Started 30-45 min
* Optional [[FTC Briefing]]
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*Using NXT-G
* Kit components
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*Installing the Software
* Introduction to construction - quick
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*Quick tour
* Setting up the "Brick" for NXT G - bulk
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*Sequence Beam
** Bluetooth configure authenticate
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*Palettes
** using motor and servo
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*New Blocks
** loading FW
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*Custom
** using the logitech controller (order some)
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*Subroutines (my blocks)
* loading sw on laptop???
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*Configuration Panel
* Writing, uploading, and running a simple program
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*NXT Window
* The NXT G template program for competition
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*Help & Navigation
* Autonomous
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*Menu Bar
* Remote Control
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*Tool Bar
* Using HighTechnic Compass sensor with NXT G
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*Robot Educator
* Other
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*Changing Firmware
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*Connecting with Bluetooth
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*Writing a Simple Program
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*Using Logitech Controller
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*FTC Controller Station
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*Autonomous vs Teleoperated
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*Sample Controller Programs
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*Troubleshooting
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
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*www.ftctraining.com
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*http://www.ortop.org/ftc/index.htm
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*http://usfirst.org/community/FTC/default.aspx?id=968
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*http://usfirst.org/community/resourcecenter.aspx?id=954
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*http://catalog.pitsco.com/store/default.aspx?CategoryID=157&by=9&c=1&bhcp=1
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*http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.com/
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*http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Community/FTC/FTC_Documents_and_Updates/2008/FTC%20Competition%20Kit%20for%20FIRST.pdf
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*http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=58
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*http://www.ortop.org/NXT_Tutorial/
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*http://hitechnic.com/
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*http://mindstorms.lego.com/Support/Updates/.
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*http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/nxt_g/index.htm
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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