Team Resources on ftc-docs

Started in the 2023-2024 season, Tech Tips are segments released in the FIRST Tech Challenge Team E-mail Blast. Sometimes the Tech Tips are included in whole in the email blast, but sometimes there is more content than is reasonable in the email blast so partial content is included in the blast with the rest of the content here.

Computer Requirements

If you’re looking to buy a laptop and want to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for the program you’re participating in, like FIRST Tech Challenge, this section is for you! There is a Computer Requirements document on ftc-docs that provides a cross-program view of the laptop requirements for all FIRST programs. It also has examples of the different laptops and a list of the required features needed for each program. Check it out!

3D Printing and CAD Resources

Do you wish you knew more about 3D printers, filament, and choosing and maintaining a 3D printer? ftc-docs has community contributions from FIRST Tech Challenge teams 16461 and 1002 introducing 3D printing in FIRST Tech Challenge. Once you’ve got a 3D printer, be sure to check out Computer Aided Design (CAD) also on ftc-docs to find a CAD package and start designing and printing parts for your robots!

Technical Update Video by AJ Foster

This is a Video Tech Tip from AJ Foster, FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship FTA and Orlando Robotics League All-Star Volunteer. AJ gives a great synopsis on many of the key technical updates for the CENTERSTAGE presented by RTX season and some background on those changes. Watch his Technical Update video on the FIRST Tech Challenge YouTube Channel.

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