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ANDYMARK, INC.
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
[email protected] 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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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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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.