This is the Library Page for the 2014-2015 season and is no longer current.

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Building with TETRIX

TETRIX Builders Guide

Tips and Tricks

 NXT and Sensors

TETRIX Getting Started Guide - Introduction

TGSG - Quick Start Guide

TGSG - General Best Practices

TGSG - Mindstorms Elements Inventory

TGSG - Safety

TGSG - Hand Tools Guide

The pushbot build guide

Lots of help from Cougar Robotics, Team 4251, undefeated World Champions 2013

'Build a Better Bot' Video Series

More helpful tips from team 4251

NXT User Guide

TGSG - NXT Brick Guide

A Guide to FTC sensors

FTC Guide to Addressing NXT Lockups

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LabView for LEGO Mindstorms

PTC for FTC

Tutorials and Resources
LabView training for FTC
LabView Mindstorm Competition Toolkit

LabView for LEGO Mindstorms for FTC

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Advanced LabView

PTC FIRST page

Windchill Practical Guide for FIRST Robotics

Click here for Team 7373 Windchill Project 2014

Click here to learn how to use Creo Parametric 2.0

Click here to learn how to use Mathcad Prime 2.0

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Engineering Notebook

A Sample Award-Winning Engineering Notebook from team 2864, Bounty Hunters, 2011-2012

FTC Team 5875, GENIUS Robotics has graciously provided you with a copy of their 2013-14 Engineering Notebook

2013-14 Engineering Notebook for
Team 7373

Click the image for Team 7373's 2014-15 Engineering Notebook.

Game Manuals 2014-15

Game Manual, Part 1

Game Manual, Part 2

The Forum

The official rule Q&A

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Wi-Fi Resources

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Samantha Module User's Guide

How to read the Samantha's Lights

Samantha Router Configuration Guide

Samantha Unit Mounting Bracket Assembly

Samantha Placement: Best Practices

How to update Samantha firmware

Samantha Troubleshooting

Motors, Wiring and Power

FTC Robot Wiring Guide

Robot Wiring Troubleshooting

Anderson Power Products

HiTechnic Motor Controller Brief

HiTechnic Servo Controller Brief

HiTechnic Servo Controller Power Limits

HS-485HB Servo, page A

HS-485HB Servo, page B

Motor Power Chart

Tetrix DC Motor Specs

Outreachbot

VEX Clawbot

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The Field

FTC Field Perimeter Assembly Guide

Field Assembly and Setup Guide

Center Field Structure Assembly

Center Structure Setup

Center Goal Assembly

Rolling Goal Assembly

Ramp/Platform Assembly

Field Control System User Guide

DIY Blueprint Packet

DIY Assembly and Setup Packet

Setting up the Field Control System

Inspection Checklist

Hardware Inspection Checkist

Software Inspection Checklist

Robot Bill of Materials Template

Alliance Flag and Holder

Judging

FTC Team Judging Session Self Reflection

FTC Awards Descriptions

How to Succeed at Judging

Judging: What to Expect

Judging Interview Skills

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FTC Social Media

FTC on Facebook

FTC Twitter

FTC blog

FTC YouTube Channel

Ask an Expert

3D printing for FIRST teams

FTC Robots and Electrostatic Discharge

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