Welcome to the 2024 FRC Manual, a comprehensive guide for participants in the FIRST Robotics Competition․ This manual outlines rules, updates, and essential information for the INTO THE DEEP season, ensuring a smooth and successful competition experience․
1․1 Overview of the 2024 FRC Season
The 2024 FRC season, themed “INTO THE DEEP,” introduces an exciting underwater-inspired game, challenging teams to design and build robots for aquatic-themed objectives․ This season emphasizes innovative solutions, teamwork, and strategic gameplay; The competition features updated rules, materials, and safety protocols, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for participants worldwide․ The manual serves as the primary resource for understanding the season’s structure, game specifics, and operational guidelines․
1․2 Purpose of the Manual
The 2024 FRC Manual is designed to provide teams with a detailed, official guide for the season․ It outlines rules, regulations, and essential information to ensure compliance and successful participation․ The manual covers game specifics, safety protocols, technical requirements, and event operations, serving as a comprehensive resource for teams to navigate the competition effectively and prepare for challenges throughout the season․
1․3 Key Updates for the 2024 Season
The 2024 FRC season introduces several key updates, including new game rules, revised robot specifications, and enhanced safety protocols․ Changes to the competition format and scoring system aim to increase fairness and excitement․ Additionally, updated technical specifications ensure alignment with current engineering standards, while improved team resources and support mechanisms enhance the overall competition experience for participants․
Game Rules and Regulations
The 2024 FRC Manual outlines the official rules and regulations for the competition, ensuring fair play and safety․ It covers game objectives, robot specifications, and match formats, providing a clear framework for teams to follow during the season․
2․1 Game Overview and Objectives
The 2024 FRC game, titled “INTO THE DEEP,” challenges teams to design and operate robots that perform underwater-themed tasks․ The primary objectives include scoring points by transporting and placing game pieces into designated zones․ Robots must navigate an aquatic-inspired field, emphasizing precision, strategy, and efficient teamwork․ The game encourages innovative designs and strategic alliances to achieve victory in matches and advance through tournaments․
2․2 Robot Specifications and Restrictions
Robots must comply with specific size, weight, and material constraints․ The maximum weight is 120 pounds, and dimensions must not exceed 54 inches in length, 33 inches in width, and 60 inches in height․ Approved materials include metals, plastics, and composites, but prohibit hazardous substances․ Additional restrictions apply to mechanisms, energy sources, and software functionality to ensure safety and fair competition․ Detailed specifications are outlined in the manual․
2․3 Match Formats and Scoring Systems
Matches are divided into qualification and playoff rounds․ Teams compete in alliances of four, earning points for completing tasks like scoring cargo or climbing․ Each match lasts 2․5 minutes, split into autonomous and teleoperated periods․ Points are awarded based on task difficulty and execution, with penalties for rule violations․ Alliance rankings determine playoff eligibility, ensuring strategic teamwork and competition․
Safety Protocols and Guidelines
The 2024 FRC Manual emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, including emergency procedures and proper equipment handling․ Teams must comply with all safety rules to ensure a secure environment․
3․1 General Safety Requirements
The 2024 FRC Manual outlines essential safety measures to ensure a secure environment for all participants․ Teams must adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, proper tool usage, and emergency preparedness․ Regular safety training and inspections are mandatory․ Compliance with these guidelines is critical to prevent accidents and maintain a safe workspace throughout the competition season․
3․2 Emergency Procedures
The 2024 FRC Manual details emergency procedures to ensure prompt and effective responses․ Teams must establish evacuation plans, maintain accessible emergency contacts, and report incidents immediately․ Failure to comply with safety protocols may result in penalties, including verbal warnings or disqualification․ Proper preparation and adherence to these procedures are critical to safeguarding participants and ensuring a secure competition environment․
Event Operations
The 2024 FRC Manual outlines event operations, including detailed schedules, team check-in, match rotations, and award ceremonies․ Proper conduct and adherence to timelines ensure smooth execution․
4․1 Event Structure and Schedule
The 2024 FRC event structure includes check-in, inspection, practice matches, and qualification rounds․ Teams compete in timed matches, with rankings determining playoff participation․ Detailed schedules outline pit hours, match times, and ceremonies․ Team conduct and adherence to timelines ensure smooth execution․ The event concludes with an awards ceremony, celebrating achievements and sportsmanship․
4․2 Team Conduct and Sportsmanship
Teams must maintain respectful and courteous behavior at all events․ This includes respect for opponents, volunteers, and equipment․ Harassment or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in penalties․ Teams are expected to adhere to FRC core values, promoting a positive and inclusive environment․ Violations may lead to verbal warnings or further actions, ensuring a fair and enjoyable competition for all participants․
Technical Specifications
This section outlines the approved materials, tools, and software/hardware requirements for the 2024 FRC season, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards․
5․1 Approved Materials and Tools
This section details the approved materials and tools for the 2024 FRC season, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards․ Teams must use specified components, such as the FRC-GLV Pulling Tool, to meet competition requirements․ Additionally, software and hardware specifications are outlined to ensure compatibility and optimal performance․ All materials must adhere to the guidelines provided in the official 2024 FRC Game Manual for fair and safe competition․
5․2 Software and Hardware Requirements
This section outlines the software and hardware requirements for the 2024 FRC season․ Teams must use approved programming languages, such as LabVIEW or Java, and ensure compatibility with FRC-provided libraries․ Hardware components, including motors and control systems, must meet specified standards for safety and performance․ Detailed specifications and compatibility lists are provided to ensure adherence to competition rules and optimal robot functionality․
Scoring and Rankings
Understanding the scoring system and ranking criteria is crucial for success․ This section details how points are awarded during matches and how teams are ranked based on performance and alliances․
6․1 Point System and Ranking Criteria
The 2024 FRC point system awards teams based on performance during matches, with points allocated for autonomous actions, alliance contributions, and endgame bonuses․ Rankings are determined by cumulative points, qualifying teams for elimination rounds․ Consistency and strategic play are key to securing higher ranks and advancing in the competition․ Detailed criteria ensure fairness and clarity in scoring and ranking processes․
- Points are earned through specific game actions․
- Rankings determine qualification into elimination rounds․
- Tiebreakers are resolved by performance consistency․
Team Resources
The 2024 FRC Manual provides teams with comprehensive resources, including detailed documentation, support contacts, and access to the official game manual in PDF format for easy reference․
- Access official guides and updates․
- Utilize support channels for clarification․
- Download resources for strategic planning․
7․1 Available Documentation and Support
The 2024 FRC Manual offers extensive documentation, including the official game manual, field drawings, and team updates․ Teams can access these resources in PDF format for easy reference․ Additionally, the FIRST Robotics Competition provides dedicated support through the Team Advocate and online forums to address questions and ensure compliance with rules and regulations․
Manual Updates and Translations
The 2024 FRC Manual is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Turkish, and Chinese․ The official English version is the primary source for updates and rules․
8․1 How to Access the Latest Version
To access the latest version of the 2024 FRC Manual, visit the official FIRST Inspires website․ The manual is available in PDF format and can be downloaded directly․ For encrypted materials, including field drawings and team updates, refer to the resources section․ Ensure you use the official English version for compliance with competition rules and updates․
Appendices
This section provides supplementary materials, including a glossary of terms, references, and additional resources․ These appendices offer further guidance and detailed explanations for the 2024 FRC Manual․
9․1 Glossary of Terms
This section serves as a quick reference guide, defining key terms and abbreviations used throughout the 2024 FRC Manual․ It covers common terminology, technical phrases, and competition-specific language to ensure clarity and understanding․ The glossary is designed to help teams navigate the manual efficiently, providing clear definitions for terms that are essential to the FIRST Robotics Competition․ Understanding these terms is crucial for compliance and success in the competition․
9․2 References and Additional Resources
This section provides a list of official documents, guides, and websites for further reading․ It includes links to the official FIRST Robotics Competition website, archived manuals, and translations․ Additional resources such as team updates, field drawings, and instructional videos are also referenced․ For questions, contact the FIRST Robotics Competition Team Advocate at frcteamadvocate@firstinspires․org․ All materials are available in PDF format for easy access and reference․
Compliance and Verification
Ensure adherence to all rules and regulations outlined in the manual․ Violations may result in penalties, including verbal warnings․ The official English version is authoritative for compliance․
10․1 Ensuring Adherence to Rules
Teams must strictly follow all rules in the 2024 FRC Manual to ensure fair competition․ Regular audits and inspections will be conducted to verify compliance․ Violations may lead to penalties, such as verbal warnings or disqualification․ The official English version of the manual serves as the final authority for all compliance matters․ Adherence ensures a level playing field and sportsmanship․
The 2024 FRC Manual serves as a vital resource for teams, outlining rules, updates, and guidelines for the INTO THE DEEP season․ By adhering to this manual, teams ensure compliance and fair competition․ The official English version is the final authority for all matters․ We encourage all participants to embrace the spirit of innovation and sportsmanship․ Good luck to all teams in this exciting season!