Creating Posts for the Website
The following PDF is the process needed to create posts to add to our website.
Tag: FTC
Shop Tools
School Shop Tools:
- Band Saw – Jet – WBS-14 – Blade
- Table Saw – Dewalt – DW872 – 14″ Blade –
- Grinder
- Drill Press
Other
- Lathe
- CNC Mill
- Vertical/Horizontal Bandsaw
- Cold Saw
- Surface grinder
- Drill Press
Suppliers
Metal Supermarket – http://metalsupermarkets.com/grandrapids/
- Flat sheets
- L Bracket
- U Bracket (Limited)
- Square Tube
- Circle Tube
- bend flats
Select Fasteners Fast – http://selectfastenersfast.com/
- Screws
- Nuts
- Washers
- Single Tools
- FTC Standard Screw Sizes: 6# 32 Threads/Inch (5/16″ nut)
- FRC Standard Screw Sizes: 10# (3/16″) 32 Threads/Inch (3/8″ nut), 1/4″ 20 Threads/Inch (7/16″ nut)
Bond Fluidaire – http://www.bondfluidaire.com/
- 80/20
- Extrusion
- Brackets
- T-nuts
- Pneumatics
- Tubing
- Fittings
McMaster Carr – http://www.mcmaster.com/
– Next day delivery, free shipping is light
- 93482A661 Aluminum Rivet Nut, 10-32 Internal Thread, .080″-.130″ Material Thickness, packs of 25
- 93482A651 Aluminum Rivet Nut, 10-32 Internal Thread, .010″-.080″ Material Thickness, packs of 25
- 96349A203 Wrench-Drive Rivet Nut Installation Tool, for 10-24 & 10-32 Thread Size
Hand Tools
Hand Tools:
- Bolts
- SAE Hex Keys
- L-Wrench Hex Key Short Arm (FTC:7/64″, FRC:5/32″, 3/16″)
- Nuts
- Hex Nut Driver (FTC: 5/16″, FRC: 3/8″, 7/16″)
- Wrench (FTC: 5/16″, FRC: 3/8″, 7/16″)
- Hole Cutting
- Drill Bit (Up to 1/2 inch)
- Step Drill Bit
- Hole Saw with Arbor (1 1/4″)
Electrical
Powerwerx – http://www.powerwerx.com/
- Wire and Power Pole for FTC.
- 12 Gauge Red/Blue Zip Cord for 40 AMP. (Motors)
- 18 Gauge Red/Blue Zip Cord for 20 AMP. (Everything else)
Posi Lock – http://www.posi-products.com/
- Wire couplers
AndyMark – http://www.andymark.com/
- NI robotRIO
- Power Distribution Panel
- Voltage Regulator Module
- Pneumatic Control Module
- D-Link Connector (am-2922)
Other parts:
- Heat Shrink Tubing – Size?
- Wire Tubing
- Zip Ties
- Adhesive Cable Tie Mounts
Hand Tools:
- Wire Stripper
- Precision Screwdriver Set
Electrical Team
The electrical team is one of the key teams in ensuring that the team as a whole has a functional robot for competitions. Specifically, the team is dedicated to wiring, powering, connecting, and placing the various electrical and electronic systems that make the robot a robot. A good electrical team keeps the robot running and responding quickly, efficiently, and safely.
Because of the importance of the electrical team, it is crucial that its members have good resources to work with. Therefore, there is a small but expanding section of technical information and guides for members to use on this website.