DIY Field Guide ANDYMARK, INC.

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1 ANDYMARK, INC.

2 Intro For the FTC Game Cascade Effect, teams can purchase official field hardware from AndyMark, or they can build do-it-yourself (DIY) versions of the same hardware. The competitions use the official field hardware, but teams may choose to practice with a DIY set. This manual provides directions to make the DIY version of the field components. If you wish to see or purchase the official field hardware, see this link: If you have any questions regarding the building of this DIY field component, please send an to support@andymark.com or call Shopping list Materials Center Structure parts Ramp/Platform parts Total needed using each material using each material Rolling Goal Set, am-2832 or am-2849 Game Ball set, am /2 Thick, 4x8ft Plywood 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, Sheet 1/4 Thick, 4x8ft Plywood 1-1, , 3-2, Sheet 3/4 PVC Pipe, 5ft long pipes 4 PVC Pipe Card Stock or Manila Folder 2-2, x Bolt 1-2, Nylock nut 1-2, #8 x Wood screw 1 box of 75+ #8 x Wood screw Tape (duct/gaffer s tape) As needed Plywood will need to be purchased at a home improvement store such as Home Depot, Lowes or Menards. All other materials can be purchased at a home improvement store or a local hardware store such as Ace, Fastenal, or Handy Hardware. Tools Wood saw (hand saw, circular saw, electric miter saw, band saw, jigsaw, or table saw) Electric drill Drill Bits (3/32, 1/4, 3/8, 1, and 1 ¼ ) PVC pipe cutter or hack saw Bar clamps Screw driver 3/8 wrench 5/32 Alen wrench Straight edge/ruler (2 ft. or longer) Tape measure Pencil Scissors Safety glasses Dust mask

3 Bill of Materials DWG Part Name Center 120cm Ramp/ Total Number Structure Goal Platform 1 Center Structure Front Panel Side Panel Upper Side Panel Lower Ramp Half Upper Cross Brace Ball Tray Floor Plate Diverter Pipe Kickstand cm Goal cm Goal Tube cm Backboard cm Base Ramp/Platform Ramp Platform Field Side Support Back Support 1 1 #10-32 x Bolt 4 4 #10-32 NyLock nut 4 4 #8 x Wood screw #8 x Wood screw 4 4 Tape As needed As Needed

4 Center Field Structure Assembly 1. Start by cutting all parts from the sheets of plywood. See the DIY -0-2 print for an example layout. a. All dimensions on the prints are measured either vertically or horizontally from the indicated zero point, most commonly the upper left corner of the part. 2. Using the Cut Out template trace the outline of the slot onto the front panel, and cut out. a. You can use a ¼ drill bit to start the corners and a 1 bit or jigsaw for the round. 3. Using a tape measure and a straight edge, mark the location of each of the predrilled screw holes. Thru drill with the 3/32 drill bit 4. Using a tape measure and a straight edge, mark the location of each of the clearance holes. Thru drill with the ¼ drill bit. 5. From each 5ft piece of PVC cut a kickstand and a diverter pipe 6. Drill the clearance holes in the diverter pipe. Both holes need to be parallel and through the diameter of the pipe 7. Start with a Front Panel on the edge of a work bench, using a bar clamp, secure the side panels to the edge of the front panel. Using the Front Panel as a guide transfer drill the screw holes into the side panels. Next secure with #8 x screws 8. Repeat this for the side panels on the other side of the Center Field Structure

9. Stand the structure up and insert the ramp halves.

Again transfer the screw holes into the Ramp Halves

Centered in the Side Panel Upper and 1 inch from the

5 9. Stand the structure up and insert the ramp halves. The notched side should be flush with the Side Panels while the peak should touch. Using the bar clamps hold the Ramp Halves in place. Again transfer the screw holes into the Ramp Halves and secure with the #8 x screws. 10. Centered in the Side Panel Upper and 1 inch from the top of the structure, clamp the Upper Cross Brace, transfer drill and secure with #8 x screws

6 11. Lay the Assembly down and add the remaining Front Panel 12. Add the Diverter Pipes and secure with the #10-32 x bolts

13. Instal the Ball Trays with the #8 x 1.500 screws.

a screw into the predrilled holes of the Ball Tray.

Ball Tray and it shold swing freely. 14.

7 13. Instal the Ball Trays with the #8 x screws. Using the large holes in the side of the Side Panel Upper, insert a screw into the predrilled holes of the Ball Tray. Do not over tighten the screws, they will act as the hinge of the Ball Tray and it shold swing freely. 14. Next flip the structure over and instal the floor plate with #8 x screws 15. Screw two, #8 x screws into the top remaining holes in the Side Panel Upper. Do not screw these in all the way, they will be used to hang the 120cm goals

120cm Goal Assembly 1. Cut the 4 PVC pipe to length according to print DIY -2-1 2.

Cut out the templates from DIY -2-2 and DIY -2-3, tape these to a sheet of card stock and

Using duct tape (or similar) along the lower edge, secure the Backboard to the top of the

Fold up the tabs on the base and tape them to the sides of the tube.

8 120cm Goal Assembly 1. Cut the 4 PVC pipe to length according to print DIY Drill the 3/8 hole through one side of the PVC pipe as shown in DIY Cut out the templates from DIY -2-2 and DIY -2-3, tape these to a sheet of card stock and cut out 2 of each shape. 4. Using duct tape (or similar) along the lower edge, secure the Backboard to the top of the goal tube. Be sure to align the notch in the backboard with the hole in the tube 5. Fold up the tabs on the base and tape them to the sides of the tube. You may need to use additional tape to secure the base. This will need to catch the balls your robot scores into the tube. 6. Hang your 2 120cm goals from the screws in step 15 from the Center Structure assembly

9 7. Using the kickstands, support the tab on the front of the Ball Tray, fill the top of the assembly with the game balls (30 baseballs, 120 golfballs). Your Center Field Structure is now ready for action!

example layout. a. All dimensions on the prints are measured either vertically or horizontally from the indicated zero point, most commonly the upper left corner of the part. 2.

10 Ramp/Platform Assembly 1. As with the Center Structure, start by cutting all parts from the sheets of plywood. See the DIY print for an example layout. a. All dimensions on the prints are measured either vertically or horizontally from the indicated zero point, most commonly the upper left corner of the part. 2. Using a tape measure and a straight edge, mark the location of each of the predrilled screw holes. Thru drill with the 3/32 drill bit 3. Using the Back Support as a guide, transfer drill the screw holes into the Field Side Supports, the back Support should be flush with the bottom (longest edge) of the side supports. Next secure the supports with #8 x screws 4. Next attach the Ramp is the same manor, be sure to have the front edge of the Ramp flush with the floor. 5. Finally attach the Platform to the assembly, be sure that the front edge of the Platform is flush with the top edge of the Ramp, there should be as small a gap as possible.

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: DRAWN

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: DRAWN DIY -2 20cm Goal DIY - Center Structure DIY -3 Ramp/Platform lso Needed: Rolling Goal set, am-2832 or am-2849 Game Ball set, am-2968 FRCTIONL /8 9/4/4 DIY5 DIY -0 SCLE: :24 Material Qty Needed DWG Using