Open Source & Knowledge

Resources for the Community.

We believe in Gracious Professionalism. Here is a curated list of the best tools, libraries, and guides we use to build our robots and run our team. We hope these help rookie and veteran teams alike!

Programming & Control

Libraries, guides, and control setups we recommend for advanced FTC programming.

Pedro Pathing

PathingJavaAdvanced

The premier, high-performance path follower built specifically for the modern FTC era, featuring advanced bezier curves and high-speed multi-threading.

Road Runner

OdometryPathingStandard

The classic motion profiling and trajectory generation library used by thousands of FTC teams for reliable autonomous movement.

FTC Dashboard

TelemetryTuningVision

A utility that allows you to tune variables, test trajectories, and view live camera streams directly from a web browser during matches.

Official FTC Docs

HardwareWiringOfficial

The official FIRST documentation covering the REV Control Hub, wiring guides, and basic programming pipelines.

Mechanical & CAD

Structural building frameworks, 3D printing resources, and mechanism inspiration.

GameManual0 (gm0)

Build GuideMechanismsTheory

The definitive open-source guide to FIRST Tech Challenge. Excellent chapters on drivetrains, intakes, lifts, and mechanisms.

goBILDA Official Docs

PatternHardwareVendor

Resources for working with the goBILDA pattern, including gear ratios, servo setups, and structural components.

Onshape for Education

CADDesignModeling

The industry standard cloud-based CAD software. Highly recommended for collaborative FTC robot design and part libraries.

SendableChooser FTC Models

LibrariesAssemblies

A large, curated collection of pre-made FTC CAD models, field parts, and components for rapid virtual assembly.

Business & Outreach

Templates, advice, and strategies for the Engineering Portfolio, Judging, and Fundraising.

Think Award Criteria

JudgingPortfolio

Official judging rubrics and deep-dives into what makes a competitive, award-winning Engineering Portfolio.

Canva Pro (Nonprofits)

DesignBrandingTools

Free access to Canva Pro for robotics teams. The absolute best tool for designing team branding, pits, and portfolios.

Compass & Promote Awards

MediaVideoOutreach

Guidelines and best practices for filming, editing, and submitting high-quality videos for FIRST's special video awards.

Youth Protection Program

SafetyMentorsMandatory

Mandatory reading for all mentors and team leadership regarding safety, student protection, and inclusion practices.

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We are always looking to expand our knowledge base. If your team has created a helpful guide, CAD model, or library, let us know!

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