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==Basic Agenda==
 
==Basic Agenda==
 
===Friday===
 
===Friday===
====2:30 pm - Event Prep & Setup====
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====2:30pm - 4:00pm - Event Prep & Setup====
 
* KOP arrives from 2:30 to 3:30
 
* KOP arrives from 2:30 to 3:30
 
*: Inventory & Team Loading Prep (7 People)
 
*: Inventory & Team Loading Prep (7 People)
 
* Build field (4 People & the Bobs)
 
* Build field (4 People & the Bobs)
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*: Should be left behind curtians
  
 
===Saturday===
 
===Saturday===
====6:30 AM - Event Setup====
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====6:30am - 8:00am - Event Setup====
* Post direction Signs (1 Person & SUV, Hatchback, Crossover)
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* Post direction Signs (1 Person & SUV, Hatchback, Crossover) These are provided by Ferst Center
 
*: Ferst & Hemphill, Ferst & North, Ferst & Regents, Ferst & Parking Lot entrances, Ferst & Cherry,
 
*: Ferst & Hemphill, Ferst & North, Ferst & Regents, Ferst & Parking Lot entrances, Ferst & Cherry,
 
*: 6 Signs Total
 
*: 6 Signs Total
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*: Hang banners
 
*: Hang banners
  
* Done by 8:00 am
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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
====Arrival @ 8:30 AM====
 
* Teams are to park in the Student Center Lot
 
 
** 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]
 
** 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]
* Sign-in  
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* Sign-in (1 people)
** Hand-out KOP voucher
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*: Hand-out KOP voucher
** Directions to back of Ferst center
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*: Printed directions to back of Ferst center
** Ask if they will be using the drive train kit (If so we will need to check their kit)
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*: Ask if they will be using the problem parts
** Ensure that the correct teams kit control kits
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*: Ensure that the correct teams get control kits
** If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to MRDC
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*: If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to MRDC (F-350)
* Direction Signage (Provided by Ferst Center) Note: Must be posted by us
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* Breakfeast
* Food
 
  
====Guest Speakers @ 9:30 AM====
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====9:30am - 10:00am - Welcome Talks====
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* RoboJackets Welcome
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*: Kit pick up process overview
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*: Workshop overviews (MRDC 2407 & 2506)
 
* Dr. Henrik Christensen from Robotics and Intelligent Machines @ GT
 
* Dr. Henrik Christensen from Robotics and Intelligent Machines @ GT
 
* 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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* Peachtree Regional Updates
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*: Scrimmage Announcements
  
====Announcements====
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====10:00am - Broadcast====
* Pre-Ship Scrimmage Feb Xth and Xth
 
* Kit pick-up, Missing parts, Field Elements, Workshops
 
* Introduce Georgia FIRST website
 
* Teams need to remain in touch with their sponsors
 
* Scholarships
 
* Food Locations
 
* Workshops at 1:00pm MRDC 2407 and 2506
 
 
 
====Broadcast @ 10 AM====
 
 
* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
 
* Will be shown on GTCN channel 15
 
* [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]
  
====Field Viewing @ 11 AM====
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====11:00am - Field Viewing====
 
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
 
* 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
 
* Field size 26' x 26' plus
 
* Field size 26' x 26' plus
* Friday set-up need large cloak of invisibility
 
  
====KOP Handout @ 11 AM====
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====11:00am - Hand Out Kit of Parts====
* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over the problem part from Andy Mark
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* Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
 
* 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])
 
* 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])
  
====Lunch @ 12 AM====
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====12:00pm - Lunch====
 
* Pizza for volunteers
 
* Pizza for volunteers
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* Teams find food on their own
 
* Break-down of field
 
* Break-down of field
 
* Workshop set-up
 
* Workshop set-up
  
====Workshop @ 1 PM====  
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====1:00pm - 5:00pm Workshops====  
 
* Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
 
* Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
 
* Start off with presentation in 2407
 
* Start off with presentation in 2407
 
* Split up groups to work on both parts
 
* Split up groups to work on both parts
* Teams should expect to be done by 5pm
 
  
 
==Event Sponsors==
 
==Event Sponsors==

Revision as of 20:30, 23 November 2009

This page is for information and planning about the 2010 FIRST Kickoff to be held at Georgia Tech.

TODO

  • Workshop Details
  • Signs
  • Catering

By the Numbers

  • 38 teams for a total of 500 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
    Inventory & Team Loading Prep (7 People)
  • Build field (4 People & the Bobs)
    Should be left behind curtians

Saturday

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

  • Post direction Signs (1 Person & SUV, Hatchback, Crossover) These are provided by Ferst Center
    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)
    RoboJackets
    2 RoboCup, IGVC, BattleBots, Time permitting last years FIRST Robot
    RIM@GT
    Still TBD
    Hang banners

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)
    Hand-out KOP voucher
    Printed directions to back of Ferst center
    Ask if they will be using the problem parts
    Ensure that the correct teams get control kits
    If workshop team ask if they would like us to move their kit over to MRDC (F-350)
  • Breakfeast

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

  • RoboJackets Welcome
    Kit pick up process overview
    Workshop overviews (MRDC 2407 & 2506)
  • Dr. Henrik Christensen from Robotics and Intelligent Machines @ GT
  • Bob Stargel (Georgia FIRST Advisory Board Chair/Judge Advisor, Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
  • Peachtree Regional Updates
    Scrimmage Announcements

10:00am - Broadcast

11:00am - Field Viewing

  • Prior to turning loose the teams, we should go over any problem parts
  • Field will be behind the stage
  • Field size 26' x 26' plus

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)

12:00pm - Lunch

  • Pizza for volunteers
  • Teams find food on their own
  • Break-down of field
  • Workshop set-up

1:00pm - 5:00pm Workshops

  • Rooms 2407 and 2406 of MRDC
  • Start off with presentation in 2407
  • Split up groups to work on both parts

Event Sponsors

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

Other Plans

Workshop

FIRST Kickoff Workshop

Dec 30th @2-6pm

  • Parts party

Participating Teams