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This page is for information and planning about the 2009 FIRST Kickoff to be held at Georgia Tech.
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This page contains outdated information about the 2010 FIRST Kickoff at Georgia Tech and will soon be updated.
  
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==TODO==
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* Shipping Details
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* Workshop Details
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==By the Numbers==
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* 42 teams for a total of 470 attendees
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* Starts at 8am
  
 
==Dates==
 
==Dates==
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* Occurs on the first Saturday of January.
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:Workshop Prep - TBA
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* 2009 date: January 3rd
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:Setup - Friday, January 8, 2010
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:Kickoff Event - Saturday, January 9, 2010
  
 
==Space==
 
==Space==
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* Need to accommodate a minimum of 210 people (35 teams with 6 people per team) ... need more
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* Location: Ferst Center for the Arts.
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* On average 250-300 people show up
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** [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Labeled Google Map]
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* Current plan is to hold the whole event at the Ferst Center for the Arts.
 
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** Space Sponsored by RIM@GT
 
 
** [http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/pages/plan/directions.php Directions]
 
** [http://www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu/pages/plan/directions.php Directions]
  
 
==Food==
 
==Food==
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* Breakfeast
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*: Need enough food for 350 ppl
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*: GT Catering
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*: Sponsored by College of Computing
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* Lunch
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*: Teams are on their own
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*: See map for near by food locations
  
 
==Basic Agenda==
 
==Basic Agenda==
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===Setup @ 7:30 AM===
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===Friday===
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* Should aim to be done by 8 AM
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====2:30pm - 4:00pm - Event Prep & Setup====
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===Arrival @ 8:30 AM===
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* KOP arrives from 2:30 to 3:30
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* Sign-in (1)
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*: Loading Dock Contacts Paul Cottongim (404.385.1923) [[Ferst Center Loading Dock| Ferst Center Loading Dock Directions & Info]]
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* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center)
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*: Inventory & Team Loading Prep (7 People) (Andy, Stefan, Mick, )
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* Food
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* Build field (4 People & the Bobs) (Doug Kim, )
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===Guest Speaker @ 9:30 AM===
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*: Should be left behind curtains
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* TBA from RIM
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* Field size 26' x 26' plus
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===Saturday===
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====6:30am - 8:00am - Event Setup====
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* Post direction Signs (1 Person & SUV/Hatchback/Crossover) (Signs are provided by Ferst Center)(Eohan)
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*: Ferst & Hemphill, Ferst & North, Ferst & Regents, Ferst & Parking Lot entrances, Ferst & Cherry,
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*: 6 Signs Total
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* Move over robots to demo gallery (4 People & F-350) (Stefan, Andy, Austin)
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*: RoboJackets
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*:: 2 RoboCup, RoboCup Prototype, IGVC, BattleBots, Last years FIRST Robot
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*: RIM@GT
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*:: Dr. Jun Ueda - Exo Skeleton
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*:: DARPA Car
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*:: UAV
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*:: Cell Phone UAV
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*:: Dr. Charlie Kemp - Health Care Assistant Robot
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*: Hang banners
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* Build Field (5 People) (Stoian, Eohan, Mitch, Austin, Stuart)
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====8:30am - 9:00am - Teams Arrive====
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* Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot, Overflow to be provided in adjacent lot
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* Sign-in (1 people) (Ben)
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*: Printed directions to back of Ferst center
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*: Take consent forms
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*: If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to Klaus (F-350)
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*: Must collect permission forms
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*:: FIRST, GT (abult/non adult)  
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*:: Maps are [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Here]
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* Breakfast
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====9:30am - 10:00am - Welcome Talks====
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* Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
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* RoboJackets Welcome
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*: Kit pick up process overview
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*: Workshop overviews (Klaus #)
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* Dr. Henrik Christensen from Robotics and Intelligent Machines @ GT
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* Dr. Cedric Stallworth Asst. Dean of Outreach Community and Enrollment CoC
 
* Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
 
* Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
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===Announcements===
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* Peachtree Regional Updates
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* Pre-Ship Scrimmage Feb 14th and 15th
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*: Scrimmage Announcements
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* Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops
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* Introduce Georgia FIRST website
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====10:00am - Broadcast====
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* Teams need to remain in touch with their sponsors
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* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
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* Scholarships
 
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===Broadcast @ 10 AM===
 
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* Digital NASA TV
 
 
* [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/digital.html#educator Information about receiving the broadcast]
 
* [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/digital.html#educator Information about receiving the broadcast]
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====Technical Information====
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* Move robot demos back to proper locations (x4 people & F-350) (Stefan, Andy, Austin, Stuart)
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*Digital Satellite C-Band Downlink for continental North America:
 
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*Uplink provider = Americom
 
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*Satellite = AMC 6
 
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*Transponder = 17C
 
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*72 Degrees West
 
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*Downlink Frequency: 4040 Mhz
 
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*Polarity: Vertical
 
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*FEC = 3/4
 
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*Data Rate r= 36.860 MHz
 
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*Symbol = 26.665 Ms
 
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*Transmission = DVB
 
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*"Public" Programming:
 
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*Program = 101 (HQ1), Video PID = 0111 decimal = 0x006F, Audio PID = 0114 decimal =0x0072, AC-3 PID = 0115 decimal = 0x0073
 
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*"Education" Programming:
 
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*Program = 102 (HQ2), Video PID = 0121 decimal = 0x0079, Audio PID = 0124 decimal =0x007C, AC-3 PID = 0125 decimal = 0x007D
 
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*"Media" Programming:
 
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*Program = 103 (HQ3), Video PID = 1031 decimal = 0x0407, Audio PID = 1034 decimal =0x040A, AC-3 PID = 1035 decimal = 0x040B
 
  
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===Field Viewing @ 12 pm===
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====11:00am - Field Viewing====
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* Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
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* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
 
* Field will be behind the stage
 
* Field will be behind the stage
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* Field size 26' x 26' plus
 
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====KOP====
 
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* Should be handed out at the same time as field viewing
 
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* Could be delivered early
 
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** Needs a place to be stored (securely)
 
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** Arrives on several pallets
 
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** Inventory when arrives
 
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===Lunch===
 
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===Brainstorming @ After lunch===
 
  
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==Other Plans==
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====11:00am - Hand Out Kit of Parts====
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===Control System Demo===
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* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
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* After the kits are released, a kitbot robot will be built by RoboJackets to show off the control system.
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* Direct teams to back of Ferst Center ([http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.776418,-84.396651&spn=0.013163,0.019312&t=h&z=16&msid=117322627303965533211.00045e23f3f2deea76766 Labeled Google Map])
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* Teams given appropriate parts (x4 people) (Andy Bardagjy, Mick Roper, Elan, Stuart)
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* Notes on Distribution
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*: If we are short batteries give to rookie teams first.
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*: Each team will get are red crate
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*: The blue creates must be opened by the team in front of loading dock member. Will need a box cutter to break security seal.
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*: Each team gets 2 plugs monnier regulator, and Main regulator they are not in the crates.
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*: 1 medium and 1 large glove per team
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*: FESTO and Brass are also shipped separately.
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*: Shipping documents
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====12:00pm - 12:30pm - Lunch====
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* Pizza for volunteers
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* Teams find food on their own
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====12:35pm - 1:00pm - Migrate to New Location====
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* Break-down of field (5x people)(Stuart, )
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* Move over Kit of Parts for Workshop teams (4x people)
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*: Use Klaus 1443 as inventory control (might move this to mech room but this room has a lager front floor space)
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* Collect Ferst Center direction signs (1 Person & SUV/Hatchback/Crossover) (Eohan)
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====1:05pm - 5:30pm - Workshops====
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* Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
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* Rooms Klaus 1443, 1447, 1456, 2456
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* Hand out kits to appropriate teams Klaus #
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* Split up groups to work on both parts
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* [[FIRST Kickoff Workshop|Full Kickoff Workshop Plans]]
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==Event Sponsors==
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* Robotics & Intelligent Machines @ GT
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* College of Computing
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* College of Engineering
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* Kimberly-Clark
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* Caterpillar
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* National Instruments
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==Participating Teams==
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*34 - Rockets - 4 people
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*442 - Redstone Robotics - 5 people
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*538 - Dragon Slayers - 9 people
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*547 - F.E.A.R. - 3 people
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*832 - Oscar - 16 people
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*1002 - The Circuitrunners - 22 people
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*1127 - Lotus Robotics - 20 people
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*1261 - RoboLions - 15 people
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*1379 - Gear Devils - 15 people
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*1414 - iHOT - 12 people
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*1415 - The Flying Pumpkins - 5 people
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*1648 - Grady Gearbox Gangstaz - 15 people
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*1683 - Techno Titans - 15 people
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*1746 - Forsyth Alliance - 17 people
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*1771 - Global Agenda Gamers - 4 people
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*1788 - Ravage - 6 people
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*1795 - SOT3 Triple Threat Technobots - 15 people
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*1848 - SOUP - 10 people
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*1876 - Beachbotics - 22 people
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*1877 - Mechanical Mafia - 20 people
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*2007 - Robots of the Round Table - 20 people
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*2119 - SCAR (Sequoyah Computer Animation and Robotics) - 20 people
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*2393 - Robotichauns - 8 people
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*2415 - WiredCats - 20 people
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*2420 - RoboTitans - 20 people
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*2887 - Blue Bots - 2 people
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*2918 - Gearheads - 1 people
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*2967 - Iron Devil Robotics - 12 people
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*2973 - Mad Rockers - 1 people
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*2974 - Walton First - 24 people
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*3025 - DARC - 4 people
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*3139 - Jackets - 6 people
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*3140 - Admirals - 22 people
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*3174 - ROBODAWGS - 15 people
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*3224 - Luella Hit Squad - 14 people
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*3254 - Warriors - 10 people
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*3265 - Indians - 5 people
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*3287 - Falcons - 2 people
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*3318 - RoboDragons - 4 people
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*3319 - Virgil I. Robot - 4 people
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*3329 - Wildcats - 6 people
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470 Total People as of 12/1/2009
  
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===Nov 24th Meeting ===
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[[Category:Outreach]][[Category:2009-2010]]
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* 450 ppl total
 
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* 31 teams
 
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* Kit delivery
 
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** Getting the kits early
 
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** Could be dropped off at TSRB
 
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** Separate company could receive and ship kits.
 
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* Broadcast - GTCN
 
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* Make maps of where to pick up kits
 

Latest revision as of 17:45, 22 May 2020

This page contains outdated information about the 2010 FIRST Kickoff at Georgia Tech and will soon be updated.


By the Numbers

  • 42 teams for a total of 470 attendees
  • Starts at 8am

Dates

Workshop Prep - TBA
Setup - Friday, January 8, 2010
Kickoff Event - Saturday, January 9, 2010

Space

Food

  • Breakfeast
    Need enough food for 350 ppl
    GT Catering
    Sponsored by College of Computing
  • Lunch
    Teams are on their own
    See map for near by food locations

Basic Agenda

Friday

2:30pm - 4:00pm - Event Prep & Setup

  • KOP arrives from 2:30 to 3:30
    Loading Dock Contacts Paul Cottongim (404.385.1923) Ferst Center Loading Dock Directions & Info
    Inventory & Team Loading Prep (7 People) (Andy, Stefan, Mick, )
  • Build field (4 People & the Bobs) (Doug Kim, )
    Should be left behind curtains
  • Field size 26' x 26' plus

Saturday

6:30am - 8:00am - Event Setup

  • Post direction Signs (1 Person & SUV/Hatchback/Crossover) (Signs are provided by Ferst Center)(Eohan)
    Ferst & Hemphill, Ferst & North, Ferst & Regents, Ferst & Parking Lot entrances, Ferst & Cherry,
    6 Signs Total
  • Move over robots to demo gallery (4 People & F-350) (Stefan, Andy, Austin)
    RoboJackets
    2 RoboCup, RoboCup Prototype, IGVC, BattleBots, Last years FIRST Robot
    RIM@GT
    Dr. Jun Ueda - Exo Skeleton
    DARPA Car
    UAV
    Cell Phone UAV
    Dr. Charlie Kemp - Health Care Assistant Robot
    Hang banners
  • Build Field (5 People) (Stoian, Eohan, Mitch, Austin, Stuart)

8:30am - 9:00am - Teams Arrive

  • Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot, Overflow to be provided in adjacent lot
  • Sign-in (1 people) (Ben)
    Printed directions to back of Ferst center
    Take consent forms
    If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to Klaus (F-350)
    Must collect permission forms
    FIRST, GT (abult/non adult)
    Maps are Here
  • Breakfast

9:30am - 10:00am - Welcome Talks

  • Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
  • RoboJackets Welcome
    Kit pick up process overview
    Workshop overviews (Klaus #)
  • Dr. Henrik Christensen from Robotics and Intelligent Machines @ GT
  • Dr. Cedric Stallworth Asst. Dean of Outreach Community and Enrollment CoC
  • Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
  • Peachtree Regional Updates
    Scrimmage Announcements

10:00am - Broadcast

11:00am - Field Viewing

  • Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
  • Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
  • Field will be behind the stage

11:00am - Hand Out Kit of Parts

  • Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
  • Direct teams to back of Ferst Center (Labeled Google Map)
  • Teams given appropriate parts (x4 people) (Andy Bardagjy, Mick Roper, Elan, Stuart)
  • Notes on Distribution
    If we are short batteries give to rookie teams first.
    Each team will get are red crate
    The blue creates must be opened by the team in front of loading dock member. Will need a box cutter to break security seal.
    Each team gets 2 plugs monnier regulator, and Main regulator they are not in the crates.
    1 medium and 1 large glove per team
    FESTO and Brass are also shipped separately.
    Shipping documents

12:00pm - 12:30pm - Lunch

  • Pizza for volunteers
  • Teams find food on their own

12:35pm - 1:00pm - Migrate to New Location

  • Break-down of field (5x people)(Stuart, )
  • Move over Kit of Parts for Workshop teams (4x people)
    Use Klaus 1443 as inventory control (might move this to mech room but this room has a lager front floor space)
  • Collect Ferst Center direction signs (1 Person & SUV/Hatchback/Crossover) (Eohan)

1:05pm - 5:30pm - Workshops

  • Photograhpy (2x People) (Doug Kim, Will Barr)
  • Rooms Klaus 1443, 1447, 1456, 2456
  • Hand out kits to appropriate teams Klaus #
  • Split up groups to work on both parts
  • Full Kickoff Workshop Plans

Event Sponsors

  • Robotics & Intelligent Machines @ GT
  • College of Computing
  • College of Engineering
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • Caterpillar
  • National Instruments

Participating Teams

  • 34 - Rockets - 4 people
  • 442 - Redstone Robotics - 5 people
  • 538 - Dragon Slayers - 9 people
  • 547 - F.E.A.R. - 3 people
  • 832 - Oscar - 16 people
  • 1002 - The Circuitrunners - 22 people
  • 1127 - Lotus Robotics - 20 people
  • 1261 - RoboLions - 15 people
  • 1379 - Gear Devils - 15 people
  • 1414 - iHOT - 12 people
  • 1415 - The Flying Pumpkins - 5 people
  • 1648 - Grady Gearbox Gangstaz - 15 people
  • 1683 - Techno Titans - 15 people
  • 1746 - Forsyth Alliance - 17 people
  • 1771 - Global Agenda Gamers - 4 people
  • 1788 - Ravage - 6 people
  • 1795 - SOT3 Triple Threat Technobots - 15 people
  • 1848 - SOUP - 10 people
  • 1876 - Beachbotics - 22 people
  • 1877 - Mechanical Mafia - 20 people
  • 2007 - Robots of the Round Table - 20 people
  • 2119 - SCAR (Sequoyah Computer Animation and Robotics) - 20 people
  • 2393 - Robotichauns - 8 people
  • 2415 - WiredCats - 20 people
  • 2420 - RoboTitans - 20 people
  • 2887 - Blue Bots - 2 people
  • 2918 - Gearheads - 1 people
  • 2967 - Iron Devil Robotics - 12 people
  • 2973 - Mad Rockers - 1 people
  • 2974 - Walton First - 24 people
  • 3025 - DARC - 4 people
  • 3139 - Jackets - 6 people
  • 3140 - Admirals - 22 people
  • 3174 - ROBODAWGS - 15 people
  • 3224 - Luella Hit Squad - 14 people
  • 3254 - Warriors - 10 people
  • 3265 - Indians - 5 people
  • 3287 - Falcons - 2 people
  • 3318 - RoboDragons - 4 people
  • 3319 - Virgil I. Robot - 4 people
  • 3329 - Wildcats - 6 people


470 Total People as of 12/1/2009

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