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Color-Coding

Contributors:

Hamid Hussain, Larry Hiller

Introduction

This article will cover the system by which we organize our tools. We use two different color coding systems. The first system indicates which tools belong to which teams, and where those tools are properly stored. The second system is a sizing guide for our wrenches and drivers.

Introduction

Section 1 | Team Classifying Tool Colors

PINK

PURPLE

Section 2 | FTC Size Classifying Tool Colors

Section 3 | FTC Nut & Bolt Identification

Section 1 | Team Classifying Tool Colors

Color

Classification

Designated Location

RED

Belongs to the FRC Team

Red Milwaukee Packout Containers.

GREEN

Belongs to the FTC 12736 Green Team

Green Team's Workbench or Pit Cart

WHITE

Belongs to the FTC 12737 White Team

White Team's Workbench or Pit Cart

PINK

Belongs to the EXPO projects.

EXPO Tool Kit

PURPLE

Belongs to Robo-Kart

Robo-Kart Tool Kit

Section 2 | FTC Size Classifying Tool Colors

There are 6 common sizes of bolts that are used in our FTC program. You should be familiar with the specific use

Color

Size

Purpose

MAGENTA

1.5 mm

FTC shaft collars

ORANGE

Metric M3

Used with REV Structural/Motion Kits for FTC

YELLOW

Metric M4

Used with GoBilda Structural/Motion Kits for FTC

NEON

#4-40

Used for mounting FTC Electronics

TEAL

#6-32

Used for mounting FTC Motors

CYAN

#8-32

Used for large structural assembly

BLUE

#10-32

Not used for FTC

PURPLE

1/4-20

Not used for FTC

Section 3 | FTC Nut & Bolt Identification

All of our bolts and nuts are stored in sorted containers. Pleaes be respectful of the sorting scheme. Use the hardware carosels on the work tables to do rough sorting by size as you work. The contents of the carosels should be fully integrated back into the sorting bins once per week.

Size

Appearance

Metric M3

Tiny, Silver

Metric M4

Small, Silver

#4-40

Small, Black

#6-32

Large, Silver

#8-32

Large, Black

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