2012 Manual

FRC Administrative Manual:

 Section 1 - Introduction

Overview of FRC, Gracious Professionalism, and prominent FRC awards.

 Section 2 - Communication

Covers Team Support, the Q&A forum, TIMS and guidelines for using the FIRST logo

 Section 3 - Team Organization

Outlines the Main, Alternate and Shipping Contact responsibilities and recommends additional roles for adult volunteers.

 Section 4 - At The Events

What to expect at FRC competitions. Includes event check in, the pit area, competition overview, safety, ceremonies, team spirit and a packing checklist.

 Section 5 - Robot Transportation

Rules specific to transporting your robot to events

      How to Ship Your Robot

     Further details on shipping to a Traditional Regional Event.
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      Robot Lock-Up Form

     Remember to bring this form to your events.

      Non-Compliance Robot Lock Up Form

     

      Shipping Crate Construction

     Instructions on constructing your robot's shipping crate.

 Section 6 - The Awards

Lists FRC awards and provides submission criteria.

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FRC Game Manual:

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 Section 1 - Introduction

Includes a description of the FIRST Robotics Competition, Gracious Professionalism, and a game summary.

 Section 2 - The Arena

Describes the arena, field elements, and game elements in detail.

 Section 3 - The Game

Describes the game in detail.

 Section 4 - The Robot

Describes all rules associated with building a compliant robot.

 Section 5 - The Tournament

Describes how the tournament is played.

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FRC Manual Updates:

Team Updates

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FRC Kit of Parts

The 2012 Kit of Parts website can be accessed here.

2012 Kit of Parts Checklist:
 Kit of Parts Checklist