2008 Competition Manual and Related Documents

2008 FIRST Robotics Competition Manual and Related Documents

This page contains important documents for the 2008 FIRST Robotics Competition Season. 

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

Section 0 - Introduction Rev B 

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

Section 1 - Communication

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

Section 2 - 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.

Section 3 - At the Events Rev C (updated 2/01/08)

Section 4 - Robot Transportation - Guide on how to pack, crate, and ship your robot. Crucial information on donation from FedEx.

Section 4 - Robot Transportation 

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

Section 5 - The Awards Rev C (updated 3/11/08)

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

Section 6 - The Arena Rev B 

2008 FIRST Official Drawings - Complete drawings and assemblies to build an official FIRST playing field.

2008 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)

Section 7 - The Game Rev G (updated 2/28/08) 

Section 8 - The Robot - Describes all rules associated with building a compliant robot.

Section 8 - The Robot Rev G (updated 2/8/08)

• 2008 Pneumatics Manual (updated 2/5/08)
  
  
• 2008 Sensors Manual
  
  
• Power Distribution Diagram
  
  
• Inspection Checklist Rev F (updated 2/26/08)
  
  
• Labels for 120A Main Breakers and Pressure Relief Valves (updated 2/22/08)
  
  
• Inspection BOM Template
  
  
• FIRST Guidelines, Tips, and Good Practices Rev B
  
  
• Innovation First, Inc. Manuals - Manuals for the control system components and kitbot chassis
  
  
• Additional Technical Resources

Section 9 - The Tournament - Describes how the tournament is played.

Section 9 - The Tournament Rev D 

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

Section 10 - The Kit of Parts - Describes the 2008 Kit of Parts.

Section 10 - The Kit of Parts Rev B 

• 2008 KoP Checklist Rev B 
  
• MK Battery Memo - Reduced price for FRC Teams