If you have any constructive feedback, thatd be great too were no longer an. Feel free to take a look and reply with questionscomments. The game manual is the final authority on the engineering notebook. For judging, teams must print out their engineering notebooks and place them in a binder, with a ring diameter of no more than 3 inch 7. The rules regarding engineering notebook size have not changes and are outlined in the game manual part 1, section 9. We participated in first lego league fll from 20092014 and first tech challenge ftc from 20142018. There isnt a rule that states the control award submissions are limited to one sheet. Bookfactory engineering notebook graph paper notebook quadrille 4 x 4 quad ruled book 96 pages. All posts must be directly related to paper notebooks and focus on discussion or sharing of our passion.
This documentation should include sketches, discussions and team meetings, design evolution, processes, obstacles, and each team members thoughts throughout the journey for the entire season. An engineering notebook may contain a record of an engineers daily work, including outcomes of various tests, calculations, and firsthand observations. Our team formed in 2009 to compete in the hot shots. Designing for ftc with the vex robotic development system. Bookfactory lab notepads come in a package of three 50 page pads with scientific grid or ruled formatting. Bookfactory is a leading worldwide provider of custom buildtoorder books. Bookfactory black engineering notebookgraph paper notebook quadrille 4 x 4 quad ruled, 168 pages, 8 x 10. The engineering notebook workshop, which was held on 32420. First tech challenge engineering notebook guide 5 gracious professionalism doing your best work while treating others with respect and kindness its what makes first, first. There also some specific requirements for the awards listed there.
Now that were all engineers, when do we get to drive the train. Eric cheek, first tech challenge judge advisor and the hundreds of other dedicated coaches, students, and volunteers who have sent us suggestions. Laboratory notebooks are extremely important in support of documenting work that may be patented. Black imitation leather cover with special coating for durability in lab environments. Bookfactory lab notebooks, log books and engineering notebooks. Our notebook is edited for one week after the date printed and then the page is locked to further editing, excluding pictures, which are. We are based out of victoria, british columbia, canada. The ftc engineering notebook outline what is the ftc engineering. Save money and time by ordering your laboratory notebooks, log books, blank books, journals and madetoorder books factory direct from bookfactory. Engineering notebook tips to help your team stand out. Ftc engineering notebook general requirements the ftc engineering notebook is a complete documentation of your teams robot design. Rules for the engineering notebook suggestions for your engineering. An architects notebook is a book in which an architect will formally document.
Read the engineering notebook documentation guidelines included in each bookfactory engineering book and learn how to protect your ideas and designs. Engineering notebook this engineering notebook was developed for use in programs that emphasize s. The bookfactory engineering notebook has been refined to suit a particular purpose over a long period of time and it shows. Our engineering notebooks and business plans from all four years of ftc are now compiled on our website. Engineering notebook the basics ftc tutorials youtube. Have you read section 5 of the current game manual. Smyth sewn hardbound and softbound notebooks, heavy duty wirebound notebooks, casebound journals, hardback log books, record books and blank books for research, design, drawing, writing, note taking and record keeping. It can be easily adapted as a notebook in a science class, technology education class, or. First, work on your notebook should happen at every meeting, following every event, and should involve all team members with one designated as the main notebook scribe or coordinator. An engineering notebook is a collection place for all of your design ideas. Mini laboratory and engineering notebooks bookfactory. A new notebook is to be created for each new season.
If you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution. Careful attention to how you keep your engineering notebook can have a positive impact on the patent outcome of a pending discovery or invention. The bookfactory engineering notebook recording thoughts. We also released our notebook framework, which is the same framework we use for our notebook, copied into another document with guidelines on how to format the notebook. The world of engineering notebooks ftc team 6527 by eli.
Weve created a folder with a pdf for each section of the notebook as. The journey includes documenting the engineering design process of the team using an engineering notebook. It can also be used for any engineering project in. All about the ftc engineering notebook have you read section 5 of the current game manual part 1. Rookie teams often are confused on some of the basics of the notebook and its use. Make sure you are completely up to date with any new wording. An engineering notebook may be subpoenaed as evidence in court.
Cafe bots engineering notebook first tech challenge ftc team. I find the table of contents very attractive, but the page design distracting for anything but straight writing. Teams can choose from spiralbound, laboratory, or documentation notebooks available through their school or local office supply store. Download this image for free in hd resolution the choice download button below.
A brief, helpful presentation instructing ftc teams on how to create a successful engineering notebook. Even if you read it last year, changes and clarifications are frequently added. Guide to engineering notebook ftc first ftc team 5940. Can be imprinted with choice of book title stamped in gold. In this video we outline the basic parts of an engineering notebook. The ftc 3491 fix it engineering notebook from the 201617 season is available online. This documentation should include sketches discussions and team meetings design evolution processes obstacles each team members thoughts throughout the journey. Get access to the latest and greatest fire engineering content right in your inbox when you subscribe to our free newsletter. Comment down below any other videos you want us to make. Bookfactory lab notebooks, log books and engineering.
All about the ftc engineering notebook university of idaho. The ftc engineering notebook ppt download slideplayer. Teams must fill out the form completely and ensure to note sections on the engineering notebook that the judges can reference rather than duplicating. Customizable blank books for business or personal record keeping and journaling.
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Ftc youtube channel contains training videos, game animations, news clips, and more. It emulates how engineers and architects use an engineering notebook. Our team has been lucky enough to attend competitions all over the world, from china to australia continue reading. Engineering notebooks are an essential part of the f irst t ech c hallenge process. Engineering notebook section of ftc block party game manual, part 1 good online examples of engineering notebooks from successful teams ftc2848 technoguards ftc2864 bounty hunters ftc3477 geeks in just their underpants ftc3515 untitled8 ftc4529 antipodes. Ftc engineering notebook part 2 notebook format youtube. Our process and technology innovations enable us to produce extremely high quality books, made to your exact specifications, in small or large quantities, in record time. Designing for ftc with the tetrix system hints and tips. One contained outreach, team bios, and other non robot things. Engineering notebook first nevada ftc cascade effect. Here is a link to our engineering notebook on microsoft onenote our programming section and cad section are different notebooks from our regular notebook because they are large and combining them all would take a long time to load. Ftc 2016 world inspire team shares their tips about the engineering notebook and why it might be the key to judged awards.
Team unlimited uses oversized notebooks from the bookfactory expandable binding. Ftc robotics engineering notebook graphic organizer tpt. Ftc facebook page if you are on facebook, follow the ftc page for news updates. The next few tips are specifically for people doing handwritten notebooks. A subreddit for notebooks, notepads, and all things related. The ftc engineering notebook is a complete documentation of your teams robot design for a given season. High quality custom buildtoorder books fast, inexpensive, easy. Whether or not it would make good place to record thoughts depends on what one plans to do with those thoughts. The ftc engineering notebook ppt video online download. Ftc 3486 engineering notebook first tech challenge techno warriors advanced.
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