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2008 Q&A Forum Export generated: 02/27/2008 09:26:58 am EST Communication - General Communication - General Payment for Championships, re: NYC Regional Payment for Championships, re: NYC Regional Posted by FRC1807 at 01/17/2008 01:36:35 pm On the "Calendar of Important Deadlines", it indicates that payment for the Championships is due by April 4th. For those teams competiting in the New York City Regional on April 4-6, and who learn of Championship eligibility as an outcome of that regional, when would their payment be due? Re: Payment for Championships, re: NYC Regional Posted by FRCOPS at 01/18/2008 09:33:54 am Please reference section 4.14.1. Teams have until the Tuesday following their qualifying event to inform [I]FIRST [/I](and Shepard Exposition Services) whether they will attend and register for the Championship. Please contact [I]FIRST [/I]Finance no later than the Tuesday following your qualifying event to make immediate payment arrangements. Communication - General Overdrive Logo? Overdrive Logo? Posted by FRC174 at 01/26/2008 09:21:52 am Can our team use the first overdrive logo on our shirts and awards, and can we use it in black and white instead of color? Re: Overdrive Logo? Posted by FRCOPS at 01/28/2008 01:20:07 pm Please adhere to the following guidelines when using the "[I]FIRST [/I]Overdrive" game logo: 1. Graphic cannot be printed on a white T-shirt 2. Graphic cannot be altered or deconstructed in any way 3. Graphic must be surrounded by 1/4" protected space 4. Graphic cannot be incorporated into anything for sale without written approval from [I]FIRST [/I]Marketing. Please e-mail requests to [I]FIRST [/I]Marketing and allow 2 business days for response. Communication - General Logo Usage - Style Guidelines Logo Usage - Style Guidelines Posted by FRC1311 at 01/27/2008 10:21:27 pm This years FIRST Overdrive logo is designed for a logo on white background only. ?? Will FIRST consider a "REV" reversed logo for black background where the the phrase "2008 FIRST Robotics Competition" is changed from black to white. Page 1 of 223 2008 Q&A Forum Export generated: 02/27/2008 09:26:58 am EST and the background is changed to black. The only other effect is the drop shadows off the flag and text disappears. Re: Logo Usage - Style Guidelines Posted by FRCOPS at 01/28/2008 03:25:16 pm [I]FIRST [/I]has no issues with a team changing the black text of 2008 [I]FIRST [/I]Robotics Competition to white text in instances where it will appear more clearly (i.e., on a black or dark colored object). In order to screen on a non-white item, a white screen has to be laid down before any of the colors are added, so the drop shadows would only appear lighter than the background, not necessarily disappear. Team Registration Team Registration Section 3.8 - Consent Forms for FRC and FTC Section 3.8 - Consent Forms for FRC and FTC Posted by FRC180 at 01/30/2008 10:38:12 am Are students who have submitted consent forms for FTC events required to resubmit consent forms for FRC events? The forms indicate that they cover all FIRST events, but Section 3.8 indicates that consent forms must be turned in at the initial FRC event attended. Re: Section 3.8 - Consent Forms for FRC and FTC Posted by FRCOPS at 01/31/2008 12:04:09 pm Yes, all are required to submit the [I]FIRST [/I]Consent/Release forms at FRC events, separate from those submitted at their FTC event. Team Registration consent forms at kickoff sufficient? consent forms at kickoff sufficient? Posted by FRC1001 at 01/30/2008 05:08:57 pm We turned in our team's consent forms at our local kickoff. Do we need new ones for our regional competition or is a team roster plus additional consent forms for new members sufficient? Re: consent forms at kickoff sufficient? Posted by FRCOPS at 01/31/2008 11:30:53 am Section 3.8.1 During registration at your team's [I][B]initial [/B][/I]2008 FRC Regional (only), you must hand in a team roster AND a completed Consent and Release Form for each team member and mentor attending the event. Page 2 of 223 2008 Q&A Forum Export generated: 02/27/2008 09:26:58 am EST The forms that you turned in at the Kickoff event were only sufficient for the 2008 FRC Kickoff event. The Pit The Pit Team Update #6 IR Disconnect Team Update #6 IR Disconnect Posted by FRC41 at 01/29/2008 07:32:59 pm Update 6 states that IR receivers must be "disconnected" from the robot while in the pits. Just how "disconnected" must they be? Can we use electronics to isolate the reciever? Would a switch be satisfactory? Or, must there be a physical removal of any apparent connection? Re: Team Update #6 IR Disconnect Posted by GDC at 01/31/2008 12:44:01 pm To guarantee that untended robot activations do not happen, the sensors associated with Robocoach interactions must be deactivated in the pits. Removal is not required, but unambiguous electrical disconnects are required. If a switch is used, for example, it must be clearly labeled so "Off" is obvious. It must also be located so that inadvertent activation is not likely. Please just use common sense. The Pit Wireless Wireless Posted by FRC971 at 02/02/2008 05:12:29 pm Two Questions. Would it be okay to use a 2.4 Ghz wireless router in a competition for scouting purposes? It shouldn't interfere with the 900 mhz radios used on the robots. Would it be okay if the aforementioned wireless router was securely fastened on a wooden tower under 10 feet tall mounted on the floor? The router and tower would be inside of the pit area at all times. Re: Wireless Posted by GDC at 02/07/2008 02:19:58 pm This may or may not be acceptable as certain venues may have rules about this. Please check with your pit administrator (who can then check with the Event Manager) when you get to your event. The Pit Pit design Inquiry Pit design Inquiry Posted by FRC195 at 02/03/2008 12:50:13 pm Are we allowed to secure an approximate 4 feet high x 6 feet long x 1 foot wide shelving unit on top of an approx 4 feet high x 6 feet long x 2 1/2 feet wide workbench in our pit area? It would be well secured and not exceed the 10 feet high pit area limitation. This shelving unit would be used to organize tools.Thank you Page 3 of 223 2008 Q&A Forum Export generated: 02/27/2008 09:26:58 am EST Re: Pit design Inquiry Posted by FRCOPS at 02/04/2008 09:46:40 am Yes. Please read section 3.9.4.3 carefully. The Pit Fabrication During Competitions Fabrication During Competitions Posted by FRC1510 at 02/21/2008 06:03:54 pm According to rule <R31>, we are allowed to fabricate parts during the competition starting on Thursday once "the Pit area is open for normal operations". We are going to the Oregon Regional, and the three representatives go into the pits at 7:45 am to un-crate. At 8:30 everyone is then allowed to enter the pits. Does this mean we are allowed to start fabricating at 7:45, or 8:30? Re: Fabrication During Competitions Posted by FRCOPS at 02/25/2008 04:07:44 pm Please read Section 3.7 of The Manual. The early entry period is for uncrating only - not fabrication. Team Spirit and Team "Look" Team Spirit and Team "Look" Buttons Buttons Posted by FRC2560 at 01/15/2008 08:42:36 pm our inquiry is based on the number of buttons that teams usually use at an event. This is potentially time critical application because our team does not have the man power to manufacture buttons and must have them ordered soon. Re: Buttons Posted by FRCOPS at 01/18/2008 11:39:57 am If you are referring to the "giveaway" buttons that teams handout, trade and collect among each other, those are completely [B]optional[/B] (Section 3.15.1). Each team has a different budget and there are no specific guidelines on quantities that teams typically produce. Team Spirit and Team "Look" Banner display at Regionals Banner display at Regionals Posted by FRC2340 at 02/20/2008 03:17:36 pm Please clarify restrictions to displaying your team's banner at the regional. If we can display in the Pit area as well as the stadium, are there any restrictions to size, location etc? Thanks, Re: Banner display at Regionals (RIT) Posted by FRCOPS at 02/25/2008 04:23:38 pm 3.9.4.3 Space Regulations Each team is allotted approximately the same amount of workspace at an event, usually Page 4 of 223 2008 Q&A Forum Export generated: 02/27/2008 09:26:58 am EST about 10’ by 10’ by 10’; however, the size will vary from event to event, and in many cases the space is smaller. Be sure your equipment will fit in a space smaller than those dimensions. In all cases, the height cannot exceed 10’. This includes the height of signs, flags, [B]banners[/B], etc. 3.15.4 Banners and Flags Sponsors provide [I]FIRST [/I]with banners so we can display them in specified areas as a way of thanking them for their generosity.