The document provides information about designing effective websites for FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) teams. It discusses important design principles like keeping the content current, targeted to specific audiences, accurate, relevant, simple to navigate, and fast loading. It highlights examples of bad design features to avoid, such as clutter, low quality content, and slow speeds. The document emphasizes the importance of functionality, content, and visual design for creating a high quality FRC team website.
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This document provides resources for various robotics supplies, including FIRST suppliers like AndyMark and BaneBots for parts like transmissions and wheels. It also lists local hardware stores, metal suppliers like 80/20 and Online Metals, electronics distributors like Allied Electronics and Mouser, plastics companies like Tap Plastics, and bearing suppliers like Igus and McGuire. McMaster-Carr and MSC Industrial are recommended as general sources for various components.
The document provides details about a FIRST Robotics kickoff event being held at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington on January 8, 2011. It includes the location and agenda for the kickoff day, as well as information about registration, parking, what to bring, the kit pickup procedure, and workshops being offered for both rookie and veteran teams. Rookie teams will have the opportunity to learn basic skills like assembling frames and drivetrains, working with LabVIEW, and integrating electrical and mechanical components. Veteran teams can attend more advanced sessions on programming, rules, and networking with other teams.
This document provides information about the FIRST Robotics Competition kickoff event hosted by teams 2471, 2517, and 1510. The event will take place on January 5th at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, WA. It will include the game reveal broadcast, workshops on robot design and programming, and kit of parts pickup. Rookie teams are encouraged to attend workshops on building frames, gearboxes, and programming basics. Veteran teams can attend more advanced sessions.
This document discusses the FIRST Dean's List Award, which recognizes high school students who demonstrate leadership, commitment, and passion for the ideals of the FIRST robotics competition. It outlines the criteria for selection, which includes leadership, technical skills, motivation of teammates, and increasing awareness of FIRST. It describes different approaches teams take to nominating students and having them or mentors write the submission. It notes that regional finalists and championship winners are selected, and that winning students are recognized at the championship ceremony.
This document provides an overview of the electronics components used for a robotics competition, including:
1) The control system is centered around a National Instruments cRIO controller with I/O modules. Rookie teams will receive a smaller 4-slot cRIO compared to veterans' 8-slot models.
2) Other key components are a digital sidecar for PWM/DIO outputs, a power distribution module, analog and pneumatics breakouts, and motor controllers.
3) The operator interface consists of a netbook running control software connected via wireless to the cRIO, along with joysticks and a programmable I/O expansion device to monitor switches/buttons.
A variety of sensors can enhance a FIRST robotics competition robot's operation, including ultrasonic sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, encoders, photoelectric sensors, and joysticks. These sensors provide input to drive the robot and make autonomous decisions. Common sensors include ultrasonic detectors for measuring distance, gyroscopes and accelerometers for sensing motion, encoders for monitoring wheel rotations and gear health, and photoelectric sensors for detecting objects. Joysticks also act as sensors, providing directional control and buttons that can be programmed to control additional robot functions. Diagrams and sample code are provided to illustrate how these sensors integrate with the robot control system.
This document provides guidance on website design for FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) teams. It discusses principles of good website design like keeping content current, concise, and targeted towards specific audiences. It highlights criteria used to evaluate FRC websites like content, functionality, and design. Specific tips are provided around content like keeping it timely, accurate, relevant and simple. Design tips include using consistent formatting, limiting clutter and popups. The document also stresses the importance of website speed and provides tools to test performance.
This document provides information about FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) programs for middle school and high school students in Oregon. It discusses how FIRST ignites young minds through teaching life skills and nurturing passions for science and technology. FIRST programs include FIRST LEGO League for ages 6-18, FIRST Tech Challenge for grades 7-12, and FIRST Robotics Competition for grades 9-12. The document makes the case for supporting STEM education through these programs and shares the impact of FIRST in Oregon.
This document provides resources for various robotics supplies, including FIRST suppliers like AndyMark and BaneBots for parts like transmissions and wheels. It also lists local hardware stores, metal suppliers like 80/20 and Online Metals, electronics distributors like Allied Electronics and Mouser, plastics companies like Tap Plastics, and bearing suppliers like Igus and McGuire. McMaster-Carr and MSC Industrial are recommended as general sources for various components.
The document provides details about a FIRST Robotics kickoff event being held at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington on January 8, 2011. It includes the location and agenda for the kickoff day, as well as information about registration, parking, what to bring, the kit pickup procedure, and workshops being offered for both rookie and veteran teams. Rookie teams will have the opportunity to learn basic skills like assembling frames and drivetrains, working with LabVIEW, and integrating electrical and mechanical components. Veteran teams can attend more advanced sessions on programming, rules, and networking with other teams.
This document provides information about the FIRST Robotics Competition kickoff event hosted by teams 2471, 2517, and 1510. The event will take place on January 5th at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, WA. It will include the game reveal broadcast, workshops on robot design and programming, and kit of parts pickup. Rookie teams are encouraged to attend workshops on building frames, gearboxes, and programming basics. Veteran teams can attend more advanced sessions.
This document discusses the FIRST Dean's List Award, which recognizes high school students who demonstrate leadership, commitment, and passion for the ideals of the FIRST robotics competition. It outlines the criteria for selection, which includes leadership, technical skills, motivation of teammates, and increasing awareness of FIRST. It describes different approaches teams take to nominating students and having them or mentors write the submission. It notes that regional finalists and championship winners are selected, and that winning students are recognized at the championship ceremony.
This document provides an overview of the electronics components used for a robotics competition, including:
1) The control system is centered around a National Instruments cRIO controller with I/O modules. Rookie teams will receive a smaller 4-slot cRIO compared to veterans' 8-slot models.
2) Other key components are a digital sidecar for PWM/DIO outputs, a power distribution module, analog and pneumatics breakouts, and motor controllers.
3) The operator interface consists of a netbook running control software connected via wireless to the cRIO, along with joysticks and a programmable I/O expansion device to monitor switches/buttons.
A variety of sensors can enhance a FIRST robotics competition robot's operation, including ultrasonic sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, encoders, photoelectric sensors, and joysticks. These sensors provide input to drive the robot and make autonomous decisions. Common sensors include ultrasonic detectors for measuring distance, gyroscopes and accelerometers for sensing motion, encoders for monitoring wheel rotations and gear health, and photoelectric sensors for detecting objects. Joysticks also act as sensors, providing directional control and buttons that can be programmed to control additional robot functions. Diagrams and sample code are provided to illustrate how these sensors integrate with the robot control system.
This document provides guidance on website design for FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) teams. It discusses principles of good website design like keeping content current, concise, and targeted towards specific audiences. It highlights criteria used to evaluate FRC websites like content, functionality, and design. Specific tips are provided around content like keeping it timely, accurate, relevant and simple. Design tips include using consistent formatting, limiting clutter and popups. The document also stresses the importance of website speed and provides tools to test performance.
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The document provides guidance on website design for FRC teams. It discusses identifying key stakeholders and their needs through stakeholder analysis. Successful teams focus their communication efforts on high priority stakeholders through goals tailored for each stakeholder across different channels like websites and email. The presentation emphasizes timely, accurate, relevant, simple, and speedy content and design. General tips include posting frequently but not excessively, ensuring factual accuracy, targeting the team's key audiences, using clean and consistent design, and optimizing for fast page loads.
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The document outlines a 10-step roadmap for redesigning a website:
1) Research competitors to gather ideas.
2) Determine functional and content requirements.
3) Assemble a web development team.
4) Create wireframes and a site map.
5) Develop content and collect images/videos.
6) Design visual aspects like colors, fonts and layout.
7) Program the site by adding functionality.
8) Test the beta version for bugs.
9) Launch the new site and promote it.
10) Perform ongoing SEO and maintenance.
This document provides guidance on how to make a great website in 3 steps:
1. Make a blueprint by defining the goal, audience, content, and interactivity. Consider templates.
2. Think about design including architecture, logos, SEO, and marketing. Avoid starting with visuals before planning information flow.
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The document discusses software architecture and some common problems in its creation. It identifies three main issues: a focus on technical solutions over requirements, lack of planning time, and the difficulty of gaining experience as an architect. To address these, the document recommends getting involved early, understanding requirements thoroughly, pairing with others, practicing with architecture exercises, and focusing on important design decisions that are hard to change.
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The document provides guidance on website design for FRC teams. It discusses identifying key stakeholders and their needs through stakeholder analysis. Successful teams focus their communication efforts on high priority stakeholders through goals tailored for each stakeholder across different channels like websites and email. The presentation emphasizes timely, accurate, relevant, simple, and speedy content and design. General tips include posting frequently but not excessively, ensuring factual accuracy, targeting the team's key audiences, using clean and consistent design, and optimizing for fast page loads.
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2. Website Design for FRC Teams
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Who am I?
Mentor
Eight year veteran of FIRST
Robot Inspector
Board member for Oregon FIRST Robotics
20+ year IT guy
OregonFIRST.org Webmaster
3. Website 101 for FRC Teams
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ERIK ADIGARD
Design is in
everything we make,
but it’s also between
those things. It’s a
mix of craft, science,
storytelling,
propaganda, and
philosophy.
4. Website Design for FRC Teams
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What We Will Cover
Design Principles – or what is needed
to win a FIRST website award
5. Website Design for FRC Teams
5
Bad Designs
Cluttered – hard to find information
Low quality content
Slow
6. Website 101 for FRC Teams
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DIETER RAMS
Having small touches
of colour makes it
more colourful than
having the whole
thing in colour.
13. Website 101 for FRC Teams
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GEORGE SANTAYANA
Graphic design is the
paradise of
individuality,
eccentricity, heresy,
abnormality, hobbies
and humours.
14. Website Design for FRC Teams
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FRC Website Criteria
The Website Award recognizes excellence in student designed, built and managed FIRST team
websites.
Three (3) subcategories are awarded:
• “Website Excellence” - Every submission that meets the first website design standards of excellence
(80% or better of total possible score) will receive the website excellence award.
• Regional, District and State/Regional Championship Best Website – One Best Website Award will be
given at each Regional and District Competition. The Best Website from each District Competition
will go on to compete at the corresponding State/Region Championship. A team that wins a District
Best Website Award does not have to attend the State or Region Championship to be considered for
the State/Region Championship Best Website Award.
• Championship Best Website – One winner will be chosen from the Regional and State/Region
Championship Best Website Award winners. A team that wins a Regional or State/Region
Championship Best Website Award does not have to attend the Championship in order to be
15. Website Design for FRC Teams
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Content
How well does the website explain FIRST and promote its vision to
people not familiar with the organization?
How current is the website content?
How well does the website convey the team story?
How well does the website recognize the team sponsors, mentors
and volunteers?
To what extent does the website support other FIRST teams?
How well is the website content written?
16. Website 101 for FRC Teams
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HUMAN FACTORS
INTERNATIONAL
If the users can’t find
it, the function’s not
there.
17. Website Design for FRC Teams
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Functionality
How well does the site function
How extensive is the website’s use of multimedia?
How cross-browser compatible is the website?
How much of the website design is original to the
team?
How much care was taken when designing the
website with regards to web standards such as
valid HTML and CSS?
18. Website Design for FRC Teams
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Design
How does the website look overall? Does it give a positive first
impression?
How inviting is the site to potential visitors?
How easily can a new user navigate the website?
How reader friendly is the website?
How engaging is the website?
How well does the website give a sense of team identity?
How does the website handle distribution of information to team
Members?
19. Website 101 for FRC Teams
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JEFFREY VEEN
I’ve been amazed at
how often those
outside the discipline
of design assume
that what designers
do is decoration.
Good design is
problem solving.
20. Website Design for FRC Teams
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Award Winning FRC Website
http://www.mvrt.com/
26. Website 101 for FRC Teams
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ROBERT PELOSCHEK
I believe that a good
user interface is
carefully targeted
towards its audience,
with the right mixture
of simplicity,
elegance and
innovation.
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Target Your Customers
What do they want to know?
Specific
Timely
Accurate ✪
Relevant
Simple
Speedy
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Specific
Titles are meaningful
Concise postings – people don’t read they scan
Remember the 5 W’s – don’t ramble
Who, What Where, When & Why
Use Facebook, Twitter, Google+
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PAUL HECKEL
Because every
person knows what
he likes, every person
thinks he is an expert
on user interfaces.
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Timely
Post every 48 – 72 hours
And show your Twitter Feed
Give 4 to 8 weeks notice for major events
Post no more than 24 hours after a major events
Use google’s feedburner to promote your postings:
http://feedburner.google.com
Don’t post everything…
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Accurate
Spell Check
Get the day & date right
Don’t forget to add the address information
Check & double check every URL
Check every browser & OS combination
OSX, Windows, Linux, iPad, iPhone, Android
IE7, IE8, IE9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Use http://browserlab.adobe.com
Use “Inspect Element” – Firebug or Chrome Developer Tools
Get the basic facts right
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PAUL RAND
Don’t try to be
original try to be
good.
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Relevant
Stay on topic - focus on your team
Target your four customers
Tell stories that impact each
Tie the pictures to your story
Easily found on google, bing, etc:
SenSeo: http://www.sensational-seo.com
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PHILIPPE STARCK
When I design, I don’t
consider the technical
or commercial
parameters so much as
the desire for a dream
that humans have
attempted to project
onto an object.
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Simple
Consistent Taxonomy
Common colors and fonts
Clean and clear design – first impressions count!
No clutter
No popups!
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BOB BAXLEY
Like all forms of
design, visual design
is about problem
solving, not about
personal preference
or unsupported
opinion.
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Speedy
People are impatient!
Speed is critical
Hosting has biggest impact
Use
Firefox’s Firebug
Yahoo’s yslow
Google’s pagespeed
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RALPH MARSTON
Excellence is not a
skill, it is an attitude.
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Typography
Text that is too small to Paragraphs of type in all
read caps
Text crowding against the Paragraphs of type in bold
left edge
Paragraphs of type in italic
Text that stretches all the
way across the page Paragraphs of type in all
caps, bold, and italic all at
Centered type over flush once
left body copy
Spelling erorrs …err…
Underlined text that is not errors!
a link
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Images
Graphics Graphics with no alt labels
Large graphic files that Missing
take forever to load graphics, especially
missing graphics with no alt
Meaningless or useless labels
graphics
Graphics that don't fit on
Thumbnail images that are the screen (assuming a
nearly as large as the full- screen of 800 x 600 pixels)
sized images they link to
Blinking graphics
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KEVIN BARNETT
Simplicity will stand
out, while complexity
will get lost in the
crowd.