FTC Getting Started with NXT G

Owner

David Perry

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

• Thursday September 11, 2008

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.