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This document outlines the important changes made to the 2013 MS BEST Kits as presented by Danielle Grimes. Key updates include removals and additions to the Consumable Kit and Returnable Kit, such as the removal of specific components like the 1/4"-28 nylon nut and the 9V battery, as well as the addition of new items including a #10-32 x 3/4" hex head screw and painters tape. Furthermore, guidelines for the use of these materials, warnings regarding motor controllers, and contact information for reporting issues are provided.
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MS BEST Kits 2013 Presented By: Danielle Grimes
Consumable Kit Changes • Removed 1/8” hardboard sheet • Added 1/2” plywood sheet • Removed 1/4”-28 nylon nut • Added 1/4”-28 nylon screw (for igus rod end bearing) • Increased rotary potentiometer quantity from one to two
Consumable Kit Changes Continued • Added #10-32 x 3/4” hex head screw • Added painters tape • Removed 1/4”-20 x 4” eyebolts (for 2012 game) • Removed 9V battery • Removed large 10A micro switches
Returnables Kit Changes • Added three wire sensor terminal cable • 2 minimum per kit • Added roller blade wheel and axle • Changed quantity of two wire sensor terminal cable • maximum of 6 per kit now • Removed Bourns' rotary potentiometer
Items being added to the kit (three wire sensor terminal cables not shown).
2013 Kit Related Rules Changes • Allow use of painters tape on all Returnable Kit items except the Joystick • If your Joystick has been stripped and the back cannot be attached, tape will be fine to keep the back in place.
2013 Avoidable Kit Issues • Fried motor controllers due to sloppy wiring • Warn students about shorting out the motor controllers • Improved units are in development • Stripped servo gears due to overload • Warn students about applying external loads to the servos
Contact Information • To report any broken pieces, please email me at msbestdirector@gmail.com • Any questions concerning how to use the parts can be directed to the Kit Q&A
Housekeeping Rules • You have until September 21 to report any broken pieces • Please sort through kits today for any missing pieces • Please return Returnables in the condition given to you