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FRC

FIRST^® Robotics Competition

Strategy, robot design, scouting and award guidance from more than twenty seasons of competition, plus the code, CAD and robot boards for every Simbot.

Presentation · 2020
Effective FIRST^® Strategies
Strategic decisions while designing a robot, plus competition strategy: scouting, match planning and alliance selection.
By Karthik Kanagasabapathy
Open presentation: Effective FIRST Strategies
Webinar · 2020
Chairman's Award Webinar
How the award works, best practices, and advice for teams writing their submission.
By Karthik Kanagasabapathy
Open webinar: Chairman's Award Webinar
Guide · 2013
Driver Selection for FRC
Tips and practices for choosing a high-performing drive team through a fair process.
By Karthik Kanagasabapathy
Open guide: Driver Selection for FRC
Presentation · 2011
Drivetrain Design
A "Kitbot on Steroids" guide to choosing a drivetrain, the principles behind it, and practical kitbot upgrades.
By Ben Bennett
Open presentation: Drivetrain Design
Guide · 2010
Mobility
A technical primer on robot drive systems: design theory, construction techniques and engineering principles.
By Ian Mackenzie
Open guide: Mobility
Presentation · 2006
Omnidirectional Drive Systems
An advanced look at drive systems that can move in any direction under control.
By Ian Mackenzie
Open presentation: Omnidirectional Drive Systems
Code · CAD · Robot boards
Robot archive
39 code releases, CAD models and robot boards across 23 Simbots since 2003, with each season's game manual.
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