Robot Best Practices

This article collects best practices for building a reliable FIRST Tech Challenge robot. Each section below covers a specific area of robot design and can be read independently.

Servo Power Usage Best Practices

See the Servos page for background on servo ports and power.

Power Management Best Practices

See the Power Distribution page for background on power ports.

Robot Grounding Best Practices

See Managing ESD Effects for more detail on grounding straps and electrostatic discharge mitigation.

Robot Controller Mounting Best Practices

Robot Wiring Best Practices

See the Robot Wiring Guide for a full guide on wire management, strain relief, and connectors.

Control System Software Management Best Practices

Gamepad Best Practices

Battery Mounting Best Practices

See the Robot Wiring Guide for related battery security guidance.