Coding
What does the following code segment do?
Line follow
What is the name of the LEGO CAD software we use?
Studio
What do you trade off when choosing between big and small wheels?
Speed and precision
How many minutes do you have to present to the judges for each presentation (Innovation Project & Robot Design)?
5 minutes
Where were the World Championships held this year?
Houston, TX
What is the best way to help other people read and understand a program?
Add comments
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
What is the gear ratio on a worm gear?
What are the 5 categories in the Innovation Project & Robot Design rubrics?
Identify, Design, Create, Iterate, Communicate
What are the 5 FIRST programs?
FLL Discover, FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, FTC, and FRC
What does the following code segment do?
Gyro turn
What is one reason why CAD is useful?
Lets you build when away from the table, gives you access to unlimited parts, speeds up the prototyping/building process, etc.
What is the gear ratio on a gear transmission using a 12, 16, and 24 tooth gear (in that order)?
1:2
Meaning: For every 2 turns of the driver gear (12 teeth), there is 1 turn of the follower (24) OR for every 1 turn of the driver, there is half a turn of the follower
What rubric category does analyzing robot game mission strategy fall under?
Identify
Who founded FIRST?
Dean Kamen
What type of statements change the sequence of the instructions in a program?
Control flow statements
What is the best way to save parts so that you don’t have to keep searching for them?
Adding them to a palette
What is one type of power transmission mechanism?
Gear transmission, reciprocating mechanism, rotating shaft, linear gear, belt driven mechanism, etc.
What is the innovation project challenge for the Submerged season?
Find and solve a problem faced by people who explore the oceans
Which state are FIRST headquarters located in?
New Hampshire
What is wrong with the following gyro drive code segment?
It's missing a stop moving block
Name a different CAD software
TinkerCAD, OnShape, Solidworks, Fusion 360
Fill in the blanks: In order to have a well balanced robot, the robot’s _____ should be close to the ____ of the robot.
Center of mass, geometric center
What does this symbol represent?
A score that counts towards both Innovation Project/Robot Design & Core Values
Where did Dean Kamen go to college?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)