VEX IQ Robotics at the NoCo Mini Maker Faire

Agenda

More information will be posted as it becomes available. In general we are starting early enough in the day to be done so all the students can go and see the NoCo Mini Maker Faire.

Date: 5-Oct-2013

Travel Info

La Quinta, Comfort Inn and Super 8 are close by. The La Quinta is closer to the mountains (foothills leading to Estes Park).

For list go to maps.google.com and put in hotels, Loveland, CO
Loveland High School is on the north of Lake Loveland on the map.

La Quinta
1450 Cascade Avenue, Loveland, CO
(970) 622-8600
lq.com

Comfort Inn
1500 Cheyenne Avenue, Loveland, CO
(970) 593-0100
comfortinn.com

Quality Inn Loveland
1639 East Eisenhower Boulevard, Loveland, CO
(970) 541-4075
qualityinn.com

Documents

Competition Preparation

This event is typically a slower paced event to ease teams into a season of competitions. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared for the season.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The game wiki is found here .

2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. http://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/vex-toss-up/VEX-Toss-Up-GameManual_Rev051013.pdf

3. Visit the tournament's page on RobotEvents and read it carefully. (you are there)...

4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
* Goggles/Safety Glasses
* Spare parts & tools
* Batteries and chargers
* Programming cable
* Power Strip
* Laptop computer
* Engineering notebook (if you have one)
* Banners and other decorations for your team pit
* Giveaways if you have them

5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament. http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/06/101-things.pdf

6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

7. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

VEX Curriculum If you are still working on your robot design and have questions about integrating your various systems or want to ensure that you have powered your robot properly, refer to the Autodesk VEX Robotics Curriculum.

The curriculum is free. http://curriculum.vexrobotics.com/curriculum

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be turned in during check-in. Team leaders will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in to the registration desk when checking in. Download the VEX/RECF Consent & Waiver Form.

Waitlist

0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.