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2009 FIRST Robotics Competition Manual and Related Documents

This page contains important documents for the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition Season.

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Complete 2009 FRC Manual - This is a single package download (4.09MB) Updated 24 February 2009

Section 0 - Introduction - Overview of the competition, Gracious Professionalism, and prominent FRC awards.

Introduction

Section 1 - Communication - Find information on contacting FIRST staff, using the FIRST logo, utilizing the on-line forums, and maintaining the TIMS.

Communication, Rev B (updated 09 January 2009)

Section 2 - Team Organization - Provides suggestions on organizing a team.

Team Organization

Section 3 - At The Events - An overview of the events with information on the pit, registration, robot inspection, the machine shop, safety, practice rounds and competition matches, courtesies and rules.

At the Events, Rev D (updated 24 March 2009)

Section 4 - Robot Transportation - Detailed information on crates specs, the drayage process, and the FedEx donation.

Robot Transportation, Rev D (updated 12 March 2009)

Section 5 - The Awards - Describes the awards and their submission criteria.

The Awards

Section 6 - The Arena - Describes the arena, field elements, and game elements in detail. There are several pertinent drawings listed in this section.

The Arena, Rev A

Official FIRST Drawings - Complete drawings and assemblies to build an official FIRST playing field.

Team Drawings - Complete drawings and assemblies for a low cost version of the FIRST playing field.

Section 7 - The Game

- Describes the game in detail. Related Video (available after Kickoff)

The Game, Rev I (updated 12 March 2009)

Restoring Damaged Wheels
5th Gear Simulation - FRC Game Simulation Tool for Lunacy and FIRST Overdrive.
Reparing Orbit Balls - how to
Reparing Orbit Balls - additional

Section 8 - The Robot

- Describes all rules associated with building a compliant robot.

The Robot, Rev K (updated 18 March 2009)

FRC Robot Control System Documentation and Resources
Sensor Manual, RevB
Pneumatics Manual, Rev B (updated 03 February 2009)
Labels for 120A Main Breaker and Pressure Release Valves
Axis Camera Pan & Tilt Components with Assembly
Inspection Checklist, Rev E (updated 18 March 2009)
Inspection BOM Template
Additional Technical Resources - includes Control System and Sensor schematics and board designs.
FRC Suggestions, Rev A - the document formally known as FRC Guidelines, Tips, and Good Practices
Grounding the Driver Station - Instructions for grounding the Driver Station as mandated in Rule <R82.1>
Drawing GE-09040, 2009 FRC Trailer Hitch Information

Section 9 - The Tournament

- Describes how the tournament is played.

The Tournament, Rev B (updated 12 March 2009)

Click HERE for details on the algorithm used to generate Alliances.

Section 10 - The Kit of Parts

- Describes the 2009 Kit of Parts.

The Kit of Parts, Rev A
2009 KoP Checklist, Rev B (updated 03 February 2009)
List of Walmart locations with Orbit Balls (last updated 21 January 2009)
Where to Get More? Rev A - A list of where to get more items from the Kit of Parts
Procedure for ordering additional MK Batteries

View previous years' FRC competition manuals and documentation