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== Schedule ==
 
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* Thursday September 11, 2008
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== Prerequisites ==
 
== Prerequisites ==

Revision as of 13:20, 14 August 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 experience coaches.
  • Warning:
    • Much of NXGT G information may appear elementary for experienced coaches.
    • Much of the information is preliminary. This workshop is before the challenge roll-out and things change through-out the season.

Schedule

  • 6:00pm Thursday September 11, 2008 at OMSI

Prerequisites

none

Outline

  • Optional FTC Briefing.
  • Kit components.
  • Introduction to construction – quick.
  • Setting up the "Brick" for NXT G – bulk.
    • Bluetooth configure authenticate.
    • Using motor and servo.
    • Loading FW.
    • Using the Logitech controller (order some).
  • Loading SW on laptop???
  • Writing, uploading, and running a simple program.
  • The NXT G template program for competition.
  • Autonomous.
  • Remote Control.
  • Using HighTechnic Compass sensor with NXT G.
  • Important links.
    • Beginning and advanced programming help.
    • ORTOP.
    • Registration.
    • FTC .
    • Other.
  • Other.

Resources