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Saturday, September 8th, 2018
8:30am to 2:00pm North Carolina A&T State University (Academic Classroom Bldg.) |
NC FTC Kick-off Registration is NOW OPEN. Please click on the link below to register.
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The North Carolina FIRST® Tech Challenge Season Kick-off is a wonderful place for Rookie and Veteran teams to come and learn more about this season's Challenge, attend detailed training workshops, and network with other teams. Thinking about starting or joining a team, but need more information? We invite you to attend as well! The NC FTC® Planning Committee along with veteran coaches, volunteers, and teams will be on hand to assist with any questions you may have about becoming apart of the NC FTC® community. Attending the workshops at the Kick-off is a great way to learn more about the program and to network with teams from around the state. |
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NC FTC KICK-OFF SCHEDULE
9:00am - Check In
9:30am - 11:40pm - Workshops (3 - 40 minute session, see below)
11:45am - 12:15pm - Game Reveal
12:15pm - 2:00pm - Game Q&A and Game Field Access
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS
Which Workshops Should I Attend?
Each workshop is listed below with a description, the presenter and an email contact. We encourage teams to do their best to get as much coverage at the workshops as possible: divide and conquer with students and mentors alike.
Note: Teams may attend sessions on the day of the Kick-off as desired. However, space per session is limited.
Session 1 9:30AM - 10:10AM
3-D Computer Modeling With PTC CREO - Room 107
Presenter - Katharine Priu, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (priuk19293@student.cghsnc.org)
Learn the basics of 3D Computer Modeling using PTC Creo Parametric.
Behind the Curtain - Room 310
Presenters - Phil Salazar (kodashiku@gmail.com) & Dr. Kory Bennett (firstrob@ncat.edu)
See what it takes to be a volunteer at an FTC Tournament. Ever thought of taking on a new role in FTC as a technical volunteer, referee or judge? Learn what it takes to tame the magic of the systems you see on the screen (field management, scoring), be on the action packed field as a referee or get the deepest insights into all teams as a judge.
Engineering Notebooks - Room 308
Presenter - Sisters of The Motherboard, FTC Team 7444
Documentation isn’t just for Systems Engineers or English Majors, it’s for everyone! Set your team up for success by using an engineering notebook to document early, document often, and document everything!
Fundraising and Grant Writing - Room 109
Presenter - Lia Schwinghammer, FTC Planning Committee (Lia@QueenCityRobotics.org )
Best practices for team fundraising - beyond grants.
Java and Android Studio Part 1 - Auditorium 101
Presenter - Gillian Kearney, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (kearneyg20428@student.cghsnc.org )
Get started with Android Studio and Java. We will show you how to install Android Studio and the FTC Software Developer Kit (SDK) and how to get the PushBot or a similar robot running using the sample programs. Once this hurdle is taken, you can modify the software to fit an increasingly complex robot.
*Note: Part 2 of this workshop will be held during Session 2.
Marketing: Make it Louder - Room 209
Presenters - ECG Robotics, (murtuza_ha@hotmail.com)
Learn about approach, activities, tactics and resources can be used to market your team to increase visibility of your team and the FIRST in your community.
Outreach - Room 109
Presenters - The RoboKnights, FTC Team 8569, (robyn@roboknights.net)
How to approach outreach as a team, while engaging and educating the public about FIRST.
Robot Design - Room 108
Presenters - Tundrabots, FTC Team 7083, ( tundrabots@gmail.com)
FTC's Secret Sauce: Consistency and Reliability. What can be even more important than having a high-scoring FTC robot? Having a robot that works consistently and reliably is a critical part of a successful FTC season. We'll share some of our design/build tips and tricks that improve these important robot performance characteristics.
Session 2 10:15AM - 10:55AM
3-D Printing - Room 107
Presenter - Katharine Priu, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (priuk19293@student.cghsnc.org)
Come learn advanced 3D computer modeling techniques with an emphasis on preparing the model for 3D printing.
Hardware, Software and Field Inspection - Room 209
Presenters - Trey Woodlief, Head Referee (adwiii7@gmail.com), Thomas Barnette, Robot Inspector (tvbarnet@ncsu.edu), Jordan Boerger, Robot Inspector (jordan@boergerfamily.com)
Learn what to expect and how to prepare your robot to pass the hardware and software inspections at FTC tournaments.
Interview Skills - Room 308
Presenters - Fiona Last-Powell, NC FTC Judge Advisor (fionalp63@gmail.com), Phil Salazar (Kodashiku@gmail.com)
Great workshop for students and mentors to help prepare the team for interviewing with judges at a tournament.
Java and Android Studio Part 2 – Auditorium 101
Presenter - Gillian Kearney, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (kearneyg20428@student.cghsnc.org )
Get started with Android Studio and Java. We will show you how to install Android Studio and the FTC Software Developer Kit (SDK) and how to get the PushBot or a similar robot running using the sample programs. Once this hurdle is taken, you can modify the software to fit an increasingly complex robot.
Outreach - Room 109
Presenter - Tundrabots, FTC Team 7083, (tundrabots@gmail.com)
"Making North Carolina's Future FIRST." We will share our experience lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly to initiate legislation that will help expand the number of students participating in FIRST throughout North Carolina. Come learn about these efforts and how to get involved in influencing public policy for the benefit of our fellow NC students.
Robot Design - Room 108
Presenters - Coach Padgett and FTC Team7105 Members, SWIFT Robotics Intergalactic Space Llamas, - (scot.padgett@gmail.com)
Presentation of Key topics driven by Q&A format
Team Tournament Registration - Room 310
Presenter - Sharpe Pursuits - (ftcplanner@sp3.us)
Understand the details to register your team for NC FTC Tournaments for the 2018 - 2019 Season.
Tournament Day - Room 309
Presenter - Sam Last, NC FTC Head Referee (epiclevelwarrior@gmail.com)
Scouting & Refereeing Learn the essentials of what goes on at an event, what you need to know and how to prepare.
Session 3 11:00AM - 11:40AM
Advanced Programming Room 101
Presenter - Gillian Kearney, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (kearneyg20428@student.cghsnc.org )
Take your programming skills to the next level. Learn how to structure and organize your code.
Download the latest 3.1 SDK with many great features to make coding a breeze. Add complexity to both your autonomous and teleop programs with well written and scalable code. This session will use Android Studio, Java and Github.
Coaching and Mentoring Roundtable - Room 309
Presenters - Linda Whipker (linda.whipker@theforgeinitiative.org), Rob Mackie (rob.mackie@theforgeinitiative.org )
Whether you're a rookie coach or a veteran with many years of experience, we can all learn a lot from other each other. All are invited to share their wisdom on what worked or didn't work in this open conversational forum. A great place to network with coaches and mentors.
Developing a Performing FTC Team - Room 310
Presenter - Tundrabots, FTC Team 7083, (tundrabots@gmail.com)
Top 5 Things Every Rookie Team Should Know. The 2017/18 FTC season was the first for the current batch of Tundrabots. They will share some of the valuable things that they learned--and probably should have learned--during their first year in FTC. If you're a rookie team, come learn top tips from a group of almost grizzled veterans!
Drive Trains; Designs and Decisions - Room 108
Presenter - Aj Jonnalagadda, FTC Team 731, Wannabee Strange (jonnalagaddajv@guilford.edu )
Learn about the 5 basic drivetrains (holonomic, swerve, tank, slide, mecanum, tank) and the associated physics, along with other more complex designs, and how a team could go about choosing a drivetrain best suited to a season challenge.
Judging 101 - Room 308
Presenters - Fiona Last-Powell, NC FTC Judge Advisor (fionalp63@gmail.com), Phil Salazar (Kodashiku@gmail.com)
Learn the essentials of what goes on at an event with regards to judging and awards, and how to prepare.
Legal / Not Legal - FTC Hardware Options - Room 107
Presenter - Sean Green, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears, (greenesm2@gmail.com )
Learn what you can and cannot use for robot hardware construction.
REV Robotics Expansion Hub - Room 109
Presenters - Brent Nieri and Stephanie Strahler FTC Team 4653, Irrational Doorkeepers, (bnieri997@gmail.com )
Advantages of REV over MR hub, what it can do, what peripheral devices go with it. How to hook up AndyMark motors (adapters). How to interface with robot and controllers.
Worlds Q & A - Room 209
Presenters: Team 7105 - SWIFT Robotics Intergalactic Space Llamas, Team 9977 - Circuit Shifters
FTC teams 731, 5795, 7105 and 9977 from North Carolina made it all the way to the 2018 FIRST Championship in Houston. Ask questions and hear first hand about their experience and the logistical challenges at the Super Regionals and Worlds.
9:00am - Check In
9:30am - 11:40pm - Workshops (3 - 40 minute session, see below)
11:45am - 12:15pm - Game Reveal
12:15pm - 2:00pm - Game Q&A and Game Field Access
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTERS
Which Workshops Should I Attend?
Each workshop is listed below with a description, the presenter and an email contact. We encourage teams to do their best to get as much coverage at the workshops as possible: divide and conquer with students and mentors alike.
Note: Teams may attend sessions on the day of the Kick-off as desired. However, space per session is limited.
Session 1 9:30AM - 10:10AM
3-D Computer Modeling With PTC CREO - Room 107
Presenter - Katharine Priu, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (priuk19293@student.cghsnc.org)
Learn the basics of 3D Computer Modeling using PTC Creo Parametric.
Behind the Curtain - Room 310
Presenters - Phil Salazar (kodashiku@gmail.com) & Dr. Kory Bennett (firstrob@ncat.edu)
See what it takes to be a volunteer at an FTC Tournament. Ever thought of taking on a new role in FTC as a technical volunteer, referee or judge? Learn what it takes to tame the magic of the systems you see on the screen (field management, scoring), be on the action packed field as a referee or get the deepest insights into all teams as a judge.
Engineering Notebooks - Room 308
Presenter - Sisters of The Motherboard, FTC Team 7444
Documentation isn’t just for Systems Engineers or English Majors, it’s for everyone! Set your team up for success by using an engineering notebook to document early, document often, and document everything!
Fundraising and Grant Writing - Room 109
Presenter - Lia Schwinghammer, FTC Planning Committee (Lia@QueenCityRobotics.org )
Best practices for team fundraising - beyond grants.
Java and Android Studio Part 1 - Auditorium 101
Presenter - Gillian Kearney, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (kearneyg20428@student.cghsnc.org )
Get started with Android Studio and Java. We will show you how to install Android Studio and the FTC Software Developer Kit (SDK) and how to get the PushBot or a similar robot running using the sample programs. Once this hurdle is taken, you can modify the software to fit an increasingly complex robot.
*Note: Part 2 of this workshop will be held during Session 2.
Marketing: Make it Louder - Room 209
Presenters - ECG Robotics, (murtuza_ha@hotmail.com)
Learn about approach, activities, tactics and resources can be used to market your team to increase visibility of your team and the FIRST in your community.
Outreach - Room 109
Presenters - The RoboKnights, FTC Team 8569, (robyn@roboknights.net)
How to approach outreach as a team, while engaging and educating the public about FIRST.
Robot Design - Room 108
Presenters - Tundrabots, FTC Team 7083, ( tundrabots@gmail.com)
FTC's Secret Sauce: Consistency and Reliability. What can be even more important than having a high-scoring FTC robot? Having a robot that works consistently and reliably is a critical part of a successful FTC season. We'll share some of our design/build tips and tricks that improve these important robot performance characteristics.
Session 2 10:15AM - 10:55AM
3-D Printing - Room 107
Presenter - Katharine Priu, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (priuk19293@student.cghsnc.org)
Come learn advanced 3D computer modeling techniques with an emphasis on preparing the model for 3D printing.
Hardware, Software and Field Inspection - Room 209
Presenters - Trey Woodlief, Head Referee (adwiii7@gmail.com), Thomas Barnette, Robot Inspector (tvbarnet@ncsu.edu), Jordan Boerger, Robot Inspector (jordan@boergerfamily.com)
Learn what to expect and how to prepare your robot to pass the hardware and software inspections at FTC tournaments.
Interview Skills - Room 308
Presenters - Fiona Last-Powell, NC FTC Judge Advisor (fionalp63@gmail.com), Phil Salazar (Kodashiku@gmail.com)
Great workshop for students and mentors to help prepare the team for interviewing with judges at a tournament.
Java and Android Studio Part 2 – Auditorium 101
Presenter - Gillian Kearney, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (kearneyg20428@student.cghsnc.org )
Get started with Android Studio and Java. We will show you how to install Android Studio and the FTC Software Developer Kit (SDK) and how to get the PushBot or a similar robot running using the sample programs. Once this hurdle is taken, you can modify the software to fit an increasingly complex robot.
Outreach - Room 109
Presenter - Tundrabots, FTC Team 7083, (tundrabots@gmail.com)
"Making North Carolina's Future FIRST." We will share our experience lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly to initiate legislation that will help expand the number of students participating in FIRST throughout North Carolina. Come learn about these efforts and how to get involved in influencing public policy for the benefit of our fellow NC students.
Robot Design - Room 108
Presenters - Coach Padgett and FTC Team7105 Members, SWIFT Robotics Intergalactic Space Llamas, - (scot.padgett@gmail.com)
Presentation of Key topics driven by Q&A format
Team Tournament Registration - Room 310
Presenter - Sharpe Pursuits - (ftcplanner@sp3.us)
Understand the details to register your team for NC FTC Tournaments for the 2018 - 2019 Season.
Tournament Day - Room 309
Presenter - Sam Last, NC FTC Head Referee (epiclevelwarrior@gmail.com)
Scouting & Refereeing Learn the essentials of what goes on at an event, what you need to know and how to prepare.
Session 3 11:00AM - 11:40AM
Advanced Programming Room 101
Presenter - Gillian Kearney, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears (kearneyg20428@student.cghsnc.org )
Take your programming skills to the next level. Learn how to structure and organize your code.
Download the latest 3.1 SDK with many great features to make coding a breeze. Add complexity to both your autonomous and teleop programs with well written and scalable code. This session will use Android Studio, Java and Github.
Coaching and Mentoring Roundtable - Room 309
Presenters - Linda Whipker (linda.whipker@theforgeinitiative.org), Rob Mackie (rob.mackie@theforgeinitiative.org )
Whether you're a rookie coach or a veteran with many years of experience, we can all learn a lot from other each other. All are invited to share their wisdom on what worked or didn't work in this open conversational forum. A great place to network with coaches and mentors.
Developing a Performing FTC Team - Room 310
Presenter - Tundrabots, FTC Team 7083, (tundrabots@gmail.com)
Top 5 Things Every Rookie Team Should Know. The 2017/18 FTC season was the first for the current batch of Tundrabots. They will share some of the valuable things that they learned--and probably should have learned--during their first year in FTC. If you're a rookie team, come learn top tips from a group of almost grizzled veterans!
Drive Trains; Designs and Decisions - Room 108
Presenter - Aj Jonnalagadda, FTC Team 731, Wannabee Strange (jonnalagaddajv@guilford.edu )
Learn about the 5 basic drivetrains (holonomic, swerve, tank, slide, mecanum, tank) and the associated physics, along with other more complex designs, and how a team could go about choosing a drivetrain best suited to a season challenge.
Judging 101 - Room 308
Presenters - Fiona Last-Powell, NC FTC Judge Advisor (fionalp63@gmail.com), Phil Salazar (Kodashiku@gmail.com)
Learn the essentials of what goes on at an event with regards to judging and awards, and how to prepare.
Legal / Not Legal - FTC Hardware Options - Room 107
Presenter - Sean Green, FTC Team 2901, Purple Gears, (greenesm2@gmail.com )
Learn what you can and cannot use for robot hardware construction.
REV Robotics Expansion Hub - Room 109
Presenters - Brent Nieri and Stephanie Strahler FTC Team 4653, Irrational Doorkeepers, (bnieri997@gmail.com )
Advantages of REV over MR hub, what it can do, what peripheral devices go with it. How to hook up AndyMark motors (adapters). How to interface with robot and controllers.
Worlds Q & A - Room 209
Presenters: Team 7105 - SWIFT Robotics Intergalactic Space Llamas, Team 9977 - Circuit Shifters
FTC teams 731, 5795, 7105 and 9977 from North Carolina made it all the way to the 2018 FIRST Championship in Houston. Ask questions and hear first hand about their experience and the logistical challenges at the Super Regionals and Worlds.
