Science Olympiad Events 2019-2020

[SOPomo]

With regards to event changes, does anyone know what the objective of robot arm would be? In 2017, they had to deposit pennies into a target as accurately as possible, but in 2016 they had deposit different items into different cartons. Basically would it be something similar to 2016 or 2017?

We won't know the objective (or plans for the objective) until people get the rules at SOSI, and it won't be confirmed until the rules are released in September. You can make a robot arm pretty much pick up and drop anything.

[windu34]

With regards to event changes, does anyone know what the objective of robot arm would be? In 2017, they had to deposit pennies into a target as accurately as possible, but in 2016 they had deposit different items into different cartons. Basically would it be something similar to 2016 or 2017?

If you want to get a head start, I would recommend learning the basics of the robot arm event and not worrying about the specific task. If you develop a good understanding of 2016 and 2017 designs that worked well, arduino/microcontroller programming, soldering, basic circuitry/electronics, servos, dc motors, master-slave control systems, CAD (Autodesk/Solidworks products), and other related topics, you will be in good shape regardless of the specific task.

[builderguy135]

Anyone know when SOSI schedule usually comes out?

[dxu46]

Anyone know when SOSI schedule usually comes out?

Usually Februaryish. This year is late...

[Bread]

With regards to event changes, does anyone know what the objective of robot arm would be? In 2017, they had to deposit pennies into a target as accurately as possible, but in 2016 they had deposit different items into different cartons. Basically would it be something similar to 2016 or 2017?

If you want to get a head start, I would recommend learning the basics of the robot arm event and not worrying about the specific task. If you develop a good understanding of 2016 and 2017 designs that worked well, arduino/microcontroller programming, soldering, basic circuitry/electronics, servos, dc motors, master-slave control systems, CAD (Autodesk/Solidworks products), and other related topics, you will be in good shape regardless of the specific task.

That's definitely a better idea since I've seen the robot arms that worked well, but have no clue how they work heh

[Rossyspsce]

Well no one knows anything yet, but hydrogeology is a possible replacement for fermi, sure.

Hydrogeology is pretty unlikely to replace fermi. Past rotation indicates Fermi->Bungee Drop->Hydrogeology->(back to) Fermi. However, I believe Indoor Bottle Rockets is planned to enter the rotation based on discussions and a successful trial run at Nationals 2017

Huh, I was not aware that the 2017 trial was considered successful since I had heard the opposite. That said, I agree that Indoor Bottle Rocket is more likely than Bungee Drop.

I think a variation of indoor bottle rockets has been tested in multiple states, not sure what the official name is but it's essentially indoor bottle rockets but the time is based upon the time it takes a ping pong ball to hit the ground. Idk it may become an official event with the many decently successful trials it's had, but I have a feeling robot will come first then we'll see from there

[Unome]

Hydrogeology is pretty unlikely to replace fermi. Past rotation indicates Fermi->Bungee Drop->Hydrogeology->(back to) Fermi. However, I believe Indoor Bottle Rockets is planned to enter the rotation based on discussions and a successful trial run at Nationals 2017

Huh, I was not aware that the 2017 trial was considered successful since I had heard the opposite. That said, I agree that Indoor Bottle Rocket is more likely than Bungee Drop.

I think a variation of indoor bottle rockets has been tested in multiple states, not sure what the official name is but it's essentially indoor bottle rockets but the time is based upon the time it takes a ping pong ball to hit the ground. Idk it may become an official event with the many decently successful trials it's had, but I have a feeling robot will come first then we'll see from there

If Indoor Bottle Rockets rotates in, it will be in Inquiry - Robot Arm is in Tech.

[Rossyspsce]

Huh, I was not aware that the 2017 trial was considered successful since I had heard the opposite. That said, I agree that Indoor Bottle Rocket is more likely than Bungee Drop.

I think a variation of indoor bottle rockets has been tested in multiple states, not sure what the official name is but it's essentially indoor bottle rockets but the time is based upon the time it takes a ping pong ball to hit the ground. Idk it may become an official event with the many decently successful trials it's had, but I have a feeling robot will come first then we'll see from there

If Indoor Bottle Rockets rotates in, it will be in Inquiry - Robot Arm is in Tech.

Oh right my bad, meant bungee. Just have my mind on robot bc I want it to come back

[Scrambledeggs]

Does anybody have the last current rules for Water quality (saltwater)?

[kate!]

No, the topic is changing next year; this year it's freshwater and next year it is going to be saltwater so the rules will change a bit.