SQ Logistics:
We have SQ updated information for you posted on the SQ page - Maps, Parking, etc.
- For SQ: Pi@Benson - since we have a "soft opening" the Judge/Inspection Schedule is published. All teams should check the schedule for the earliest scheduled activity time (Judging or Inspection).
- First scheduled activity is 8:45 am.
- For Delta/Theta @Evergreen - Teams are expected to arrive starting at 7:45 am and no later than 8:15 am.
- VENUE FOOD AVAILABILITY: At this time we concessions will not be available, so pack a lunch, snacks, take-out, delivery are your options.
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SQ: Inspection Information - from SQ Lead Inspector Bruce Schafer Inspections at the Super Qualifiers will be more rigorous than earlier in the season. We assume that your team has corrected issues that were identified at previous tournaments. Here are some things that your team should consider before this weekend's tournament:
(1) They should self inspect their robot using both the Robot Inspection and Field Inspection check lists and correct any problems.
(2) They should watch for things that you may have missed before like the requirement that each robot have one of the approved switches even if they are using a Core Power Distribution Module that includes a built-in switch.
(3) Make sure the pair of phones that you will be using meet all the requirements on the Field Inspection. Examples include:
(a) The version number of your Driver Station App should match the version of the SDK and/or Robot Controller application that you are using. If you have upgraded your Driver Station to 3.6 and your Robot Controller app is on an older version, either upgrade your SDK or Robot Controller app to 3.6 or install the matching Driver Station app on your Driver Station. If you arrive at the tournament without having done so, find a Lead Inspector and ask for help.
(b) Your Autonomous op mode(s) and your Teleop op mode should stop immediately whenever stop is pressed. Your Autonomous op mode must stop when the 30-second timer expires if it has not already stopped. (At the tournament the drivers should make sure that the count-down clock is on the Driver Station whenever an Autonomous op mode is being used.)
Super-Qualifier Weekend and the FLU
Mentors we are asking that students, coaches and mentors who are ill with the flu not come to the events.
______________________________________________________________Mentors we are asking that students, coaches and mentors who are ill with the flu not come to the events.
- This season the flu epidemic is particularly serious. If someone is contagious, they should not attend the event.
- Please use this week to make contingency plans to replace students in key roles like drivers, drive coaches, presentation leads. Have a back up programmer, and a robot repair person. Do some cross training.
- CONTACT: Cathy if your whole team is unable to attend.
- CONTINGENCY VOLUNTEERS: And in anticipation that some volunteers may be ill and unable to volunteer, we'd like to start contingency lists of team parents who will be at the events and willing to step in for someone who is ill. If needed we would find the team to find the willing parent on our list.
SQ: Inspection Information - from SQ Lead Inspector Bruce Schafer Inspections at the Super Qualifiers will be more rigorous than earlier in the season. We assume that your team has corrected issues that were identified at previous tournaments. Here are some things that your team should consider before this weekend's tournament:
(1) They should self inspect their robot using both the Robot Inspection and Field Inspection check lists and correct any problems.
(2) They should watch for things that you may have missed before like the requirement that each robot have one of the approved switches even if they are using a Core Power Distribution Module that includes a built-in switch.
(3) Make sure the pair of phones that you will be using meet all the requirements on the Field Inspection. Examples include:
(a) The version number of your Driver Station App should match the version of the SDK and/or Robot Controller application that you are using. If you have upgraded your Driver Station to 3.6 and your Robot Controller app is on an older version, either upgrade your SDK or Robot Controller app to 3.6 or install the matching Driver Station app on your Driver Station. If you arrive at the tournament without having done so, find a Lead Inspector and ask for help.
(b) Your Autonomous op mode(s) and your Teleop op mode should stop immediately whenever stop is pressed. Your Autonomous op mode must stop when the 30-second timer expires if it has not already stopped. (At the tournament the drivers should make sure that the count-down clock is on the Driver Station whenever an Autonomous op mode is being used.)
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LOOKING PAST THE FTC OREGON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
- FIRST Tech Challenge West Super-Regional Championship - March 8 - 11, 2018 - Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA
- From the FTC Oregon STATE Championship on Feb 25, fourteen FTC Oregon teams will advance to the FTC West Super-Regional Championship.
They will be part of a field of 72 teams from 12 states.
Things you should know -- Flights in and out of Spokane are limited.
- The organizers are expecting that most Oregon teams will drive to Spokane.
- Flying might mean you'll need an extra day to fly out on Monday.
- There is a block of Hotel/Motel rooms that are reserved for teams. - Check this link for more information
- There will be a teleconference meeting for mentors of Super-Regional Teams on February 28th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
- The website says "We will be hosting an informational web session for all the teams that will be advancing to Super-Regional. Stay tuned for more details including how to join this briefing."
- There is additional information about Tournament Fee ($500), registration and other details as they become available at the ftc.west.org website.
- VOLUNTEERING at FTC West is a great experience. Team parents traveling with teams are encouraged to volunteer. Our FTC Oregon volunteers not affiliated with teams are also encouraged to volunteer
- Flights in and out of Spokane are limited.
- From the FTC Oregon STATE Championship on Feb 25, fourteen FTC Oregon teams will advance to the FTC West Super-Regional Championship.
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