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==What We Know== | ==What We Know== | ||
:Building sold | :Building sold | ||
+ | ::We knew this would happen sometime | ||
+ | ::District has been very good to us about the space we've had!! | ||
+ | ::District covered building, power and heat - not a small contribution | ||
:Need to move out weekend of 14-May | :Need to move out weekend of 14-May | ||
− | :Lee Snodgrass (facilities manager) leaving end of March | + | :Lee Snodgrass (facilities manager) leaving end of March. |
− | :Meeting Larry (superintendent) & George (STEM headmaster) March 21 | + | ::Scott Millward will be taking over for him and will be our building contact until we move out. |
+ | :Meeting Larry (superintendent) & George (STEM headmaster) March 21 (Clem/Foster) | ||
:We’re a low priority – especially come September (new school, contracts, etc) | :We’re a low priority – especially come September (new school, contracts, etc) | ||
==Plans== | ==Plans== | ||
;Plan A | ;Plan A | ||
− | |||
:Get good digs for FRC+VEX+FLL | :Get good digs for FRC+VEX+FLL | ||
+ | ::Space that is equal to what we used in 2010-2011 | ||
+ | ::Space for FLL (VEX and FLL would run on different nights) | ||
+ | ::Key bonuses for the existing space is the ability to have playing fields available all the time. | ||
+ | :We would be able to keep our existing level of roboteer participation | ||
;Plan B | ;Plan B | ||
− | |||
:Contract operations | :Contract operations | ||
+ | ::Decline in the number of roboteers | ||
+ | ::Closer quarters for build sessions | ||
:Leave FLL at Lionville Elementary | :Leave FLL at Lionville Elementary | ||
;Plan C | ;Plan C | ||
− | : | + | :Split programs into different locations |
− | : | + | :VEX & FRC & FLL |
− | :Leave FLL at Lionville Elementary | + | ::Leave FLL at Lionville Elementary |
− | ;Plan D | + | ::FRC to find "well lit warehouse space" |
− | : | + | ::VEX to find office space |
− | : | + | :This is not a good situation, breaks the natural growth path VEX -> FRC |
+ | ;Plan D - Hibernate | ||
+ | :FRC | ||
+ | :: Build space like the 2008 stable | ||
+ | :: Would be able to do 2011 off season events with light repairs to the robot | ||
+ | :: Unable to do a 2012 build season | ||
+ | :VEX | ||
+ | :: No summer program | ||
+ | :: Depending on public space smaller fall season | ||
+ | :: Moving VEX for Weekly sessions is "easy" but there is a lot so it's multiple cars to load, transport, unload, repeat every night. | ||
==Space Requirements== | ==Space Requirements== | ||
− | :''current 17,000 | + | :''current 17,000 sqft'' - we don't use all the space, just what's outlined below |
;Plan A | ;Plan A | ||
− | :FRC: 4, | + | :FRC: 4,000 sqft current, 20ft ceiling |
− | :VEX: 2, | + | :VEX: 2,500 sqft |
− | ::Well-lit (office) 2, | + | ::Well-lit (office) 2,000 sqft |
− | ::Warehouse (practice field): | + | ::Warehouse (practice field): 300 sqft |
− | ::Storage: | + | ::Storage: 100 sqft (48 linear feet of shelving) |
− | :FLL: | + | :FLL: 300 sqft office |
− | ::Storage: | + | ::Storage: 30 sqft (15 linear feet of shelving) |
:24-7 Access | :24-7 Access | ||
− | : | + | ::During the FRC season teams meet 7 days a week |
+ | ::Weeks before competitions VEX meets 4 nights | ||
+ | ::FLL meets 2-3 nights before competions. | ||
+ | ::Saturday/Sunday access was heavily used. | ||
+ | ::(Foster to calc hours from 2011 sign in sheets) | ||
+ | :Power 110 15/20 AMP, 3φ (110,208) 20 AMP | ||
:Heated warehouse or manufacturing space | :Heated warehouse or manufacturing space | ||
:Can bring own lighting | :Can bring own lighting | ||
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:Kitchens are nice | :Kitchens are nice | ||
− | ;Plan B | + | ;Plan B |
− | :VEX: | + | :VEX: 1800 sqft (8-9 teams, 3 nights) |
− | ::(10) 110 outlets | + | ::(10) 110 outlets (battery chargers, computers) |
+ | :FRC: 2000-2500ft2, 12ft ceiling | ||
+ | ::(12) Power 110 15/20 AMP, 3φ (110,208) 20 AMP | ||
+ | :FLL: Lionville Elementary | ||
+ | :24-7 Access | ||
+ | :Heated | ||
+ | :Restroom | ||
+ | :Water | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Plan C1 - Split off FRC to own space | ||
:FRC: 2000-2500ft2, 12ft ceiling | :FRC: 2000-2500ft2, 12ft ceiling | ||
− | ::(12) 110 | + | ::(12) Power 110 15/20 AMP, 3φ (110,208) 20 AMP |
− | |||
:FLL: Lionville Elementary | :FLL: Lionville Elementary | ||
:24-7 Access | :24-7 Access | ||
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:Water | :Water | ||
− | ;Plan D | + | ;Plan C2 - Split off VEX to own space |
+ | :VEX: 1800 sqft (8-9 teams, 3 nights) | ||
+ | ::(10) 110 outlets (battery chargers, computers) | ||
+ | :Shared power tools of a bench grinder, Plastic sheet bender and bandsaw need to be worked out | ||
+ | ::Space would need to allow for smaller tools | ||
+ | :::Mini bench grinder | ||
+ | :::Small 9" band saw for plastic/light metal | ||
+ | :24-7 Access | ||
+ | :Heated | ||
+ | :Restroom | ||
+ | :Water | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Plan C2 - FLL: Lionville Elementary | ||
+ | :Current DARC plan | ||
+ | :24-7 Access | ||
+ | :Heated | ||
+ | :Restroom | ||
+ | :Water | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Plan D - Storage only, pull things out to work on at a second location | ||
:FRC: 300ft2, (2) 2 car garages (with access) | :FRC: 300ft2, (2) 2 car garages (with access) | ||
::Temporary office space for CAD, Programming, Media | ::Temporary office space for CAD, Programming, Media | ||
::Flat parking lots are nice | ::Flat parking lots are nice | ||
− | :VEX: 10x10’ storage unit (with access) | + | :VEX: 10x10’ storage unit (with 7*24 access) |
+ | ::This is the minimal packed structure for weekly access to parts min is 200 sq ft (20*10) to give access to shelving and robots) | ||
+ | ::Access needs to be climate controlled (electronics/motors) | ||
==Actions== | ==Actions== | ||
− | :Go to Sponsors – | + | :Go to Sponsors – '''EVERYONE''' |
− | :Go to DCCC (Will works there, 2 VEX mentors) – Clem | + | :Go to DCCC (Will works there, 2 VEX mentors are students at DCCC ) – Clem |
:Go to Hankin Group – Scott | :Go to Hankin Group – Scott | ||
:Go to Industrial Real Estate Agent as advocate | :Go to Industrial Real Estate Agent as advocate | ||
:Go to CCIU (including CAT Pickering & Brandywine) | :Go to CCIU (including CAT Pickering & Brandywine) | ||
− | :Go to old Embreeville State Hospital | + | :Go to old Embreeville State Hospital (Jon Davis) |
− | :Go to Christian college by CAT Pickering—rehab building | + | :Go to Christian college by CAT Pickering—rehab building (Scott?) |
:Look at rehab buildings | :Look at rehab buildings | ||
:Look at other school districts: West Chester, Coatesville, Great Valley, IU | :Look at other school districts: West Chester, Coatesville, Great Valley, IU | ||
:Look at DARC (issue: storage) | :Look at DARC (issue: storage) | ||
:Look at other programs | :Look at other programs | ||
− | :Find out who’s buying the building | + | :Find out who’s buying the building - can we get an move extension |
+ | ::Less than two weeks after FRC World Championships | ||
:Finish 501c3 designation (post tax-season) | :Finish 501c3 designation (post tax-season) | ||
− | :Figure out when/how to | + | :Figure out when/how to work with the Media to get broader exposuere |
:Grants | :Grants | ||
:Figure out requirements for Plans A-D | :Figure out requirements for Plans A-D | ||
− | ::Space | + | ::Space (see above) |
::Geography: Coatesville to Great Valley to West Chester to Guthriesville | ::Geography: Coatesville to Great Valley to West Chester to Guthriesville | ||
− | ::Minimum guaranteed time ( | + | ::Minimum guaranteed time (to June 30, 2012) |
:Develop storage plan for post-14 May | :Develop storage plan for post-14 May | ||
+ | ::Need out of the box thinking | ||
+ | :::Can robot and key parts stay safely in the trailer? | ||
:Email blast to STEM teachers – Clem | :Email blast to STEM teachers – Clem | ||
+ | :Email blast to FRC - (Clem?) | ||
+ | :Email blast to VEX - (Bob W/Foster) | ||
:Need to check insurance (do we need property insurance?) | :Need to check insurance (do we need property insurance?) | ||
:Work on personal storage space (all of us) | :Work on personal storage space (all of us) | ||
− | : | + | :Key dates |
+ | ::Need to get Steering Team together on an as needed basis | ||
+ | ::next DASD School Board meeting is 13 April | ||
+ | :::We will hear exact dates of sale. | ||
− | ==Move Prep - NOW== | + | == Move Prep - NOW == |
+ | :(''as of 12 March, 62 days to move)'' | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Need to fit this into everyones schedule, DAR is in full competition mode but we MUST be ready to move''' | ||
:Machinery on skids | :Machinery on skids | ||
+ | ::Ben to design skids, need to obtain steel and assemble | ||
:Need a fork truck (talk to DASD) | :Need a fork truck (talk to DASD) | ||
+ | ::One day to lift mill and lathes onto skids for mounting | ||
+ | ::One day to lift equipment onto trucks to move to new location? | ||
:Look at storing mill (2500lb) and lathe (3000lb) – Scott in Coatesville | :Look at storing mill (2500lb) and lathe (3000lb) – Scott in Coatesville | ||
:Reduce to go mobile: cannibalized computers, toy cars | :Reduce to go mobile: cannibalized computers, toy cars | ||
:Get critical on the storage area | :Get critical on the storage area | ||
:Oil & cover machines | :Oil & cover machines | ||
+ | |||
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+ | [[Category:Steering Committee]] |
Latest revision as of 14:38, 18 October 2011
Space – Final Frontier Meeting
What We Know
- Building sold
- We knew this would happen sometime
- District has been very good to us about the space we've had!!
- District covered building, power and heat - not a small contribution
- Need to move out weekend of 14-May
- Lee Snodgrass (facilities manager) leaving end of March.
- Scott Millward will be taking over for him and will be our building contact until we move out.
- Meeting Larry (superintendent) & George (STEM headmaster) March 21 (Clem/Foster)
- We’re a low priority – especially come September (new school, contracts, etc)
Plans
- Plan A
- Get good digs for FRC+VEX+FLL
- Space that is equal to what we used in 2010-2011
- Space for FLL (VEX and FLL would run on different nights)
- Key bonuses for the existing space is the ability to have playing fields available all the time.
- We would be able to keep our existing level of roboteer participation
- Plan B
- Contract operations
- Decline in the number of roboteers
- Closer quarters for build sessions
- Leave FLL at Lionville Elementary
- Plan C
- Split programs into different locations
- VEX & FRC & FLL
- Leave FLL at Lionville Elementary
- FRC to find "well lit warehouse space"
- VEX to find office space
- This is not a good situation, breaks the natural growth path VEX -> FRC
- Plan D - Hibernate
- FRC
- Build space like the 2008 stable
- Would be able to do 2011 off season events with light repairs to the robot
- Unable to do a 2012 build season
- VEX
- No summer program
- Depending on public space smaller fall season
- Moving VEX for Weekly sessions is "easy" but there is a lot so it's multiple cars to load, transport, unload, repeat every night.
Space Requirements
- current 17,000 sqft - we don't use all the space, just what's outlined below
- Plan A
- FRC: 4,000 sqft current, 20ft ceiling
- VEX: 2,500 sqft
- Well-lit (office) 2,000 sqft
- Warehouse (practice field): 300 sqft
- Storage: 100 sqft (48 linear feet of shelving)
- FLL: 300 sqft office
- Storage: 30 sqft (15 linear feet of shelving)
- 24-7 Access
- During the FRC season teams meet 7 days a week
- Weeks before competitions VEX meets 4 nights
- FLL meets 2-3 nights before competions.
- Saturday/Sunday access was heavily used.
- (Foster to calc hours from 2011 sign in sheets)
- Power 110 15/20 AMP, 3φ (110,208) 20 AMP
- Heated warehouse or manufacturing space
- Can bring own lighting
- Restrooms
- Running water
- Kitchens are nice
- Plan B
- VEX: 1800 sqft (8-9 teams, 3 nights)
- (10) 110 outlets (battery chargers, computers)
- FRC: 2000-2500ft2, 12ft ceiling
- (12) Power 110 15/20 AMP, 3φ (110,208) 20 AMP
- FLL: Lionville Elementary
- 24-7 Access
- Heated
- Restroom
- Water
- Plan C1 - Split off FRC to own space
- FRC: 2000-2500ft2, 12ft ceiling
- (12) Power 110 15/20 AMP, 3φ (110,208) 20 AMP
- FLL: Lionville Elementary
- 24-7 Access
- Heated
- Restroom
- Water
- Plan C2 - Split off VEX to own space
- VEX: 1800 sqft (8-9 teams, 3 nights)
- (10) 110 outlets (battery chargers, computers)
- Shared power tools of a bench grinder, Plastic sheet bender and bandsaw need to be worked out
- Space would need to allow for smaller tools
- Mini bench grinder
- Small 9" band saw for plastic/light metal
- Space would need to allow for smaller tools
- 24-7 Access
- Heated
- Restroom
- Water
- Plan C2 - FLL
- Lionville Elementary
- Current DARC plan
- 24-7 Access
- Heated
- Restroom
- Water
- Plan D - Storage only, pull things out to work on at a second location
- FRC: 300ft2, (2) 2 car garages (with access)
- Temporary office space for CAD, Programming, Media
- Flat parking lots are nice
- VEX: 10x10’ storage unit (with 7*24 access)
- This is the minimal packed structure for weekly access to parts min is 200 sq ft (20*10) to give access to shelving and robots)
- Access needs to be climate controlled (electronics/motors)
Actions
- Go to Sponsors – EVERYONE
- Go to DCCC (Will works there, 2 VEX mentors are students at DCCC ) – Clem
- Go to Hankin Group – Scott
- Go to Industrial Real Estate Agent as advocate
- Go to CCIU (including CAT Pickering & Brandywine)
- Go to old Embreeville State Hospital (Jon Davis)
- Go to Christian college by CAT Pickering—rehab building (Scott?)
- Look at rehab buildings
- Look at other school districts: West Chester, Coatesville, Great Valley, IU
- Look at DARC (issue: storage)
- Look at other programs
- Find out who’s buying the building - can we get an move extension
- Less than two weeks after FRC World Championships
- Finish 501c3 designation (post tax-season)
- Figure out when/how to work with the Media to get broader exposuere
- Grants
- Figure out requirements for Plans A-D
- Space (see above)
- Geography: Coatesville to Great Valley to West Chester to Guthriesville
- Minimum guaranteed time (to June 30, 2012)
- Develop storage plan for post-14 May
- Need out of the box thinking
- Can robot and key parts stay safely in the trailer?
- Need out of the box thinking
- Email blast to STEM teachers – Clem
- Email blast to FRC - (Clem?)
- Email blast to VEX - (Bob W/Foster)
- Need to check insurance (do we need property insurance?)
- Work on personal storage space (all of us)
- Key dates
- Need to get Steering Team together on an as needed basis
- next DASD School Board meeting is 13 April
- We will hear exact dates of sale.
Move Prep - NOW
- (as of 12 March, 62 days to move)
Need to fit this into everyones schedule, DAR is in full competition mode but we MUST be ready to move
- Machinery on skids
- Ben to design skids, need to obtain steel and assemble
- Need a fork truck (talk to DASD)
- One day to lift mill and lathes onto skids for mounting
- One day to lift equipment onto trucks to move to new location?
- Look at storing mill (2500lb) and lathe (3000lb) – Scott in Coatesville
- Reduce to go mobile: cannibalized computers, toy cars
- Get critical on the storage area
- Oil & cover machines