Robot Parts, Scoring, and Rules

Question 1

What type of drive train is in Drive Picture 1?

Answer 1

Mecanum Drive

Question 2

What type of drive train is Drive Picture 2?

Answer 2

Tank Drive

Question 3

What type of drive train is Drive Picture 3?

Answer 3

Crab Drive

Question 4

What type of drive train is Drive Picture 4?

Answer 4

Octocanum

Question 5

Name the wheel in Wheel Picture 1

Answer 5

Omni

Question 6

Name the wheel in Wheel Picture 2

Answer 6

Mecanum

Question 7

Name the wheel in Wheel Picture 3

Answer 7

Pnuematic

Question 8

Name the wheel in Wheel Picture 4

Answer 8

Rubber Treaded

Question 9

Name the wheel in Wheel Picture 5

Answer 9

Performance Treaded/Plaction Treaded

Question 10

What is autonomous mode?

Answer 10

The first ten (10) seconds of the MATCH in which ROBOTS operate without direct DRIVER control.

Question 11

What is Tele-Op?

Answer 11

The second stage of the match. This follows autonomous mode?

Question 12

What is the total time (Autonomous and Tele-Op) of a match?

Answer 12

2 Minutes and 30 Seconds.

Question 13

When are goals hot?

Answer 13

During autonomous mode, goals (left and right) alternates as “hot” for 5 seconds each. The first goal to go hot is randomly selected by FMS.

Question 14

How much of a point bonus is given for “hot” goals in autonomous?

Answer 14

5 Points

Question 15

What does FMS stand for?

Answer 15

Field Management System. This is the software that FIRST uses to control each robot during every match.

Question 16

What is a “Sweet Spot”?

Answer 16

A place on the field where a team will consistently shoot from; making them more accurate while also making them more vulnerable to defense as they always go to the same place.

Question 17

How will teams use Vision Systems?

Answer 17

A. To calculate distance and height for shooting.

B. To indicate which goal is “hot” during autonomous mode.

Question 18

What feature makes a robot a “Goalie Bot”?

Answer 18

The ability to extend something, 6” cylindrical or smaller, to the goal level to blocks shots.

Question 19

What are the 3 ways to obtain a ball?

Answer 19

Floor pickup, human load, and catch.

Question 20

What is Pit Scouting?

Answer 20

Going around to all teams in the Pit and interviewing them about their robot. This data is used to see WHAT they say their robot is capable of.

Question 21

What is Match Scouting?

Answer 21

Match scouting is evaluating the HOW… How well does their robot do what they say it is capable of?

Question 22

How much is a truss toss worth?

Answer 22

10 Points.

Question 23

How much is a catch worth?

Answer 23

10 Points.

Question 24

What are Vex Pro Ball Shifters and Andy Mark Super Shifters?

Answer 24

2 different brands, however, both are 2 speed shifting gear boxes. More commonly used as drive train (like on the 66 robot), but also used this year as a wench mechanism (for spring based shooting systems like the 470 robot).

Question 25

What is the End Game?

Answer 25

This is a trick question, there is no end game (THIS YEAR). Typically it’s a special activity that is something you have to do in the last few seconds of the match.

Question 26

What is the base score of a high goal score?

Score when no other bonuses are applied

Answer 26

10 Points

Question 27

What is the base score of a low goal score?

Score when no other bonuses are applied

Answer 27

1 Point

Question 28

What is the bonus of a ball scored with 1 assist?

Answer 28

0 Points

1 Assists means one robot possessed the ball in all three zones.

Question 29

What is the bonus of a ball scored with 2 assists?

Answer 29

10 Points

Question 30

What is the bonus of a ball scored with 3 assists?

Answer 30

30 Points

Question 31

What is the max score that can be earned during one cycle in Tele-Op?

Answer 31

60 Points. Broken down as follows:

10 Points for scoring in the high goal.
30 Points for 3 Assists.
10 Points for Truss Toss.
10 Points for Catch.

Question 32

What are Hydraulics, and are we approved to use them?

Answer 32

Hydraulics are similar to Pneumatics, except they use hydraulic fluid instead of air. They are not legal because FIRST does not want us using liquids and hydraulic fluid is VERY heavy. I asked the question because people often mistake Hydraulic and Pneumatic. We are only allowed to use Pneumatics.

Question 33

What is the brain of the robot?

Answer 33

The cRio (See-Ree-Ohh). This is what controls everything and is where the robot code is stored. This is VERY expensive and can be sensitive to breaking.

Question 34

What is Motor 1?

Answer 34

Cim Motor

Question 35

What is Motor 2?

Answer 35

Bag Motor

Question 36

What is Motor 3?

Answer 36

Mini-Cim

Question 37

What is Motor 4?

Answer 37

PG71 (Motor and Gearbox Combo)

Question 38

What is Motor 5?

Answer 38

Window Motor

Question 39

What is Motor 6?

Answer 39

Banebots Motor

Question 40

What is the penalty for a G12: An ALLIANCE may not POSSESS their opponent’s BALLS. The following criteria define POSSESSION

Answer 40

Technical Foul- Opponent Awarded 50 Points.

Question 41

What is the penalty for G21: ROBOTS may not extend outside the FIELD.

Answer 41

Foul- Opponent Awarded 20 Points.

Repeated offense will result in Red Card (disqualified).

Question 42

What is the penalty for G28: Deliberate or damaging contact with an opponent ROBOT on or inside its FRAME PERIMETER is not allowed.

Answer 42

Technical Foul- Opponent Awarded 50 Points.

Question 43

What is the penalty for G15:
During AUTONOMOUS,a ROBOT starting in the white ZONE may not cross fully beyond the TRUSS
a ROBOT starting in its GOALIE ZONE must remain in contact with the carpet in its GOALIE ZONE.

Answer 43

Foul- Opponent Awarded 20 Points.

If contact with Opponent Robot, Technical Foul- Opponent Awarded 50 Points.

Question 44

What is a cycle?

Answer 44

A cycle starts when ball is placed on the field by the human player. The cycle ends when the ball is scored. Then it starts again.