The following is a list of resources copied from the worldwide FTC Discord Server. To join this server (or the local NCFTC Discord Server) send Kyle a Discord Message or email.
Bold entries indicate that Kyle frequently uses the resource.
(Kyle is a metaphor, disregard any mention of him)
General Resources:
Official FTC Resources - https://www.firstinspires.org/resource-library
- Resources from FIRST.
Game Manual 0 - https://gm0.org /
- The most comprehensive guide to FTC.
Game Manual 0 Useful Resources - https://gm0.org/en/latest/docs/appendix/useful-resources.html
- This channel, but more comprehensive.
Design Resources:
Mechatronics - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Thaddeus-Maximus/mechatronics_book/master/mechatronics.pdf
- Technologies, principles, design, and analysis of complex electro-mechanical systems.
NASA RAP Robotics Design Guide - https://robotics.nasa.gov/nasa-rap-robotics-design-guide/
- Guide for teams that compete in robotics competitions.
Fastener Guide - https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/printable-tools/printable-fastener-tools.pdf
- Simple but detailed guide to everything fastener.
Gear Efficiency Comparison - http://www.meadinfo.org/2008/11/gear-efficiency-spur-helical-bevel-worm.html
- Compares the efficiency of different gears.
Rotation and Gear Guide - https://ciechanow.ski/gears/
- Learn about rotation, torque, and gears.
Part Decal Photo Library - https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q5Mr8QRhjUxiT6XL9
- DM @Nate | 17077 if you have a decal which should be added
Onshape Utilities - https://discord.com/channels/225450307654647808/225451665602510850/780452699262418974
- A compilation of utilities for OnShape (a lot of them can be exported into other CAD software!).
FTC Encoder Pinouts - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GTMxyCJh6ANGcPAALHVGDmuQEQ9k_2CLdXT-YUR-SJU/edit#gid=1304990761
- A list of pinouts for different FTC encoders
FTC Rendering in Fusion 360 - https://renders360.gitbook.io/ftc-rendering-in-fusion-360/
- A guide to rendering FTC robots in Fusion 360.
Plantech's FTC CAD Library - https://workbench.grabcad.com/workbench/projects/gc9zF88ddLb9NeCwUQefsYOn4Bfhq0U3IcRaR-UUEdn0LM#/space/gcjGxP5aPmppJ9E32JN2MUBCuK8WHhUtpom9_oArpHJOvI/folder/9138275
- A cad library containing all REV and goBILDA parts for FTC, in addition to game elements, in the STEP format.
Design Calculators:
JuliaDesignCalc - https://www.chiefdelphi.com/uploads/short-url/uJyrWsJqE8OVqbvMLMnSgJ8QUdP.xlsx
- Design calculator including many mechanism types.
EveryCalc - http://everycalc.thadhughes.xyz/
- A set of analysis tools for common circumstances ranging from slightly annoying, to very complex.
ReCalc - https://reca.lc/
- A collaboration focused mechanical design calculator.
SDP-SI Belt Calculator - https://sdp-si.com/eStore/CenterDistanceDesigner
- Timing belt center to center distance calculator.
Programming Resources:
Learn Java For FTC - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alan412/LearnJavaForFTC/master/LearnJavaForFTC.pdf
- An introduction to programming FTC robots in Java.
Intro to FTC Programming - https://ftc18225.everstem.org/resources
- Another good intro to programming FTC robots in Java.
Road Runner - https://github.com/acmerobotics/road-runner
- A library for planning 2D mobile robot paths/trajectories for FTC.
Road Runner Quickstart - https://github.com/acmerobotics/road-runner-quickstart - An example FTC Project using Road Runner.
Learn Road Runner - https://www.learnroadrunner.com/ - A guide to using Road Runner.
FTC Dashboard - https://github.com/acmerobotics/ftc-dashboard
- A dashboard that allows for live graphing/modifying of variables.
EasyOpenCV - https://github.com/openftc/easyopencv
- A straightforward and easy way to use OpenCV on an FTC robot.
FTCLib - https://ftclib.org/
- Broad FTC library.
Controls Engineering in FRC - https://file.tavsys.net/control/controls-engineering-in-frc.pdf
- Graduate-level control theory for high schoolers.
Vendors:
REV Robotics: https://www.revrobotics.com/
- A general part interface recommended by FIRST. REV provides the FTC control system. Also see https://docs.revrobotics.com/docs.
Andymark: https://www.andymark.com/
- Field supplier for FTC. Also sell many useful hardware components.
goBILDA: https://www.gobilda.com/
- A vast and powerful part interface.
ServoCity: https://www.servocity.com/
- The home of Actobotics, a general part interface, and a great place to buy servos and motors.
Long Robotics - https://longrobotics.com/
- Sells various FTC parts at cheap prices.
MiSUMi - https://us.misumi-ec.com/
- Sells many robotics-oriented parts, favorites of FTC teams include their slides, screws, and extrusion.
McMaster-Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/
- A company that sells nearly anything hardware.
Grainger: https://www.grainger.com/
- Similar to McMaster.
Xometry: https://www.xometry.com/
- Custom fabrication company that also sells raw material. Aluminum supplier to many FTC teams.
SendCutSend: https://sendcutsend.com/
- Custom fabrication company that sponsors many FTC teams.