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Beacon Clamp Modification Instructions For IFI and Logo Loc Field Perimeters

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If you're having issues with your Beacon and Field Perimeter please read the following instructions. When usi n g t h e Bea c o n Cl a m p w i th the A nd yM a r k F i e l d P er i m e t e r, n o m o d if i cat i o n is r eq u ire d . If y o u are usi n g t h e I F I o r L o g o L o c field per i m e t e rs p l ease f o ll o w the f o ll o wing s t eps. T h e m o d if i ed cla m p s w ill still w o rk o n t h e A ndy M ark field, be su r e t o r e v ert b a c k t o t h e o ri g i n al h ar d ware. N e ed e d P a rts and T o ols 5 / 3 2 � Allen d r i v er 3 / 8 � O p en en d ed w r ench 5 / 1 6 � N u t d r i v er o r wr e n ch ( u sed o n t h e sm a ll sc r e w s l o cking t h e cl a m p s to the s i d e o f the   b eac o n ) M e t al file Bea c o n Cl a m p RIG H T, B e a c o n Cl a m p L EFT ( r e - u sed f r o m be a c o n kit) 1   pa i r p er   b e ac o n ,   4 per field 10 - 3 2 x 0 . 7 5 0 S o c k e...

Looking Forward to Cascade Effect and Game Hints Revealed

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Did you have a great Kickoff? Did you take pictures? We always want to see know what you are doing, so share your stories and photos with stories@usfirst.org .  We are so excited to finally share FIRST Tech Challenge CASCADE EFFECT sm with you all and to see what creations you will build to tackle this challenge. Don't forget to check out all of the information, tools, and tips on the FTC Team Reouscres web page. Now, how about a huge round of applause to the Game Design committee for all the work they put into creating this game, and if you haven�t heard all about it, head on over to the FTC Game Page to learn more. So far the word on the street is that this is going to be an exciting and challenging season. Is your Team rip-roaring and ready to go build a cool robot? We had a lot of fun with game hints this summer, and now we get to review them for you. The kickstand aspect of the center game element was on our minds a lot, as you can tell from the following: Only 13 days unt...