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DIY Field Guide

DIY Field Guide

9/5/14

Intro For the 2014-2015 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: http://www.andymark.com/CascadeField

If you have any questions regarding the building of this DIY field component, please send an email to

support@andymark.com or call 765-868-4779.

Shopping list Materials Center Structure parts

using each material Ramp/Platform parts using each material

Total needed

Rolling Goal Set, am-2832 or am-2849

Game Ball set, am-2968

1/2” Thick, 4x8ft Plywood 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6 3-3 1 Sheet

1/4” Thick, 4x8ft Plywood 1-1, 1-7 3-1, 3-2, 3-4 1 Sheet

3/4” PVC Pipe, 5ft long 1-8 2 pipes

4” PVC Pipe 2-1 24”

Card Stock or Manila Folder 2-2, 2-3 4

10-32 x 2.000” Bolt 1-2, 1-8 4

10-32 Nylock nut 1-2, 1-8 4

#8 x 1.000” Wood screw 1 box of 75+

#8 x 1.500” Wood screw 1-6 4

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

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Bill of Materials DWG Number

Part Name Center Structure

120cm Goal

Ramp/ Platform

Total

1 Center Structure 1

1-1 Front Panel 2 2

1-2 Side Panel Upper 2 2

1-3 Side Panel Lower 2 2

1-4 Ramp Half 2 2

1-5 Upper Cross Brace 1 1

1-6 Ball Tray 2 2

1-7 Floor Plate 1 1

1-8 Diverter Pipe 2 2

1-8 Kickstand 2 2

2 120cm Goal 2 2

2-1 120cm Goal Tube 1 2

2-2 120cm Backboard 1 2

2-3 120cm Base 1 2

3 Ramp/Platform 1

3-1 Ramp 1 1

3-2 Platform 1 1

3-3 Field Side Support 3 3

3-4 Back Support 1 1

#10-32 x 2.000 Bolt 4 4

#10-32 NyLock nut 4 4

#8 x 1.000 Wood screw 38 24 68

#8 x 1.500 Wood screw 4 4

Tape As needed As Needed

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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 1.000” screws

8. Repeat this for the side panels on the other side of the Center Field Structure

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9/5/14 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 1.000” 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 1.000 screws

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9/5/14 11. Lay the Assembly down and add the remaining Front Panel

12. Add the Diverter Pipes and secure with the #10-32 x 2.000” bolts

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9/5/14 13. Instal the Ball Trays with the #8 x 1.500” 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 1.000” screws

15. Screw two, #8 x 1.000” 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

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

2. Drill the 3/8” hole through one side of the PVC pipe as shown in DIY -2-1

3. 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

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9/5/14 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!

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Ramp/Platform Assembly 1. As with the Center Structure, 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 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 1.000 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.