REV is always working to create products that help more teams innovate, compete, and achieve their goals. This guided experience aims to introduce you to some of the parts that make up an educational, competition grade robot geared towards competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge and serves as a great starting point as you think about your design.
BASICS OF AN FTC ROBOT:
STRUCTURE
Framework to which all other robot parts are attached
SPROCKETS & GEARS
Rotating parts that have teeth and can be used with a chain to transmit torque
CONTROL SYSTEM
Parts that control the robot, allowing it to be driven
ACTUATORS
Motors and servos that create motion on the robot
WHEELS & HUBS
Wheels transmit and transform motor power into motion
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Our documentation space was created by FIRST Alumni to give your team a head start to a great season