It’s way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team.
The robot kit is reusable from year to year and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Participants are eligible to apply for $80M+ in college scholarships.
Each season concludes with regional championship events and an exciting FIRST Championship.
FTC Teams are eligible to get 1 kit at a heavily discounted price. To apply for the discount please fill out this application form.
New for the 2022-2023 Season
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FTC Teams are eligible to get 1 kit at a heavily discounted price. To apply for the discount please fill out this application form.
The FTC Drive Base Kit is available for FIRST teams only.
Includes,
Note: You can use any FIRST legal motor with this set.
FTC Competition Set offers you a well-rounded selection of MAX components for building a robot that can successfully compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge competition. This set includes a comprehensive selection of 843 heavy-duty pieces that will allow your team to apply its creativity and engineering knowledge to complete the challenge.
The navX2-Micro is the greatest sensor for orientation in competitive robots. navX2-Micro is a second-generation 9-axis inertial/magnetic sensor and motion processor. Designed for plug-n-play installation onto robots such as those used in the WorldSkills Robotics, FIRST Technology Challenge (FTC) and the FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC), navX2-Micro helps build better robots by adding sophisticated navigation capabilities. Significant improvements over the classic navX2-Micro allow for more accuracy, decreased yaw drift, and faster boot time. navX2-Micro includes software algorithms for enhanced sensor calibration as well as KalmanFilter-based data fusion combining gyro, accelerometer, and magnetometer data into a 9-axis heading and high-quality magnetometer calibration including magnetic disturbance detection.
In addition to being an Inertial Measurement Unit, navX2-Micro capabilities are referred to within the aerospace industry as an “Attitude/Heading Reference System” (AHRS). Studica brings this high-tech AHRS capability to FIRST teams – to use, learn, and explore. navX2-Micro is a key component of Studica’s ongoing efforts to make state-of-the-art navigation technologies used in drones and autonomous vehicles (e.g., the Google Car) available to robotics students and enthusiasts as low-cost, open-source products.
Improvements over navX "Classic":
navX2-Micro features a new set of IMU & Magnetometer sensors with superior sensor specifications to those on the MPU-9250 sensor. This board has a faster 180Mhz microcontroller and an optimized startup time at 5 seconds versus 15 seconds. In addition, it has a completely new Kalman Filter-based Sensor Fusion algorithm running internally at a blazing fast 416Hz.
RoboRIO Installation
It's recommended to connect to the RoboRIO using a USB Mini-B type (Male) to USB A type (Male) connector, navX2-Micro can receive both power and also communicate with the RoboRIO. This preferred installation method allows the navX2-Micro circuit board to be placed up to 6 meters away from the RoboRIO.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid having the navX2-Micro reset due to a RoboRIO brownout, connecting the navX2-Micro to the RoboRIO via USB is highly recommended.
Here you can get all the components needed to setup the entire FTC perimeter. Save a bit of money and buy it as one package instead of each piece separately, carrying bags included!
This version of the Battery Beak is designed with FIRST Tech Challenge teams in mind. When you order this version, your Battery Beak will arrive configured for the 12V 3Ah NiMH batteries used in FIRST Tech Challenge. You will also receive the new SB-50A to Tamiya and PowerPole cable necessary to connect to your batteries, whether you left them stock or converted them to PowerPole connectors.
Note: Do not use both the Tamiya and PowerPole connectors at the same time. It will form a complete circuit, which could damage your batteries.
Included Hardware:
Guide(s)
The NeveRest Orbital gearmotor is a robust planetary gearmotor designed for FTC. With many ratios to choose from you can find the right motor for you, from a fast spinning intake to a high reduction arm, all are possible with NeveRest Orbitals. They have a pre-installed encoder and an output shaft directly in the center of the output face. The shaft is a 6 mm D and the gearbox housing is 37 mm in diameter.
The NeveRest Orbital gearmotor is a robust planetary gearmotor designed for FTC. With many ratios to choose from you can find the right motor for you, from a fast spinning intake to a high reduction arm, all are possible with NeveRest Orbitals. They have a pre-installed encoder and an output shaft directly in the center of the output face. The shaft is a 6 mm D and the gearbox housing is 37 mm in diameter.
Use this 10-cell, 12-volt rechargeable pack to bring long-lasting power to TETRIX® motors and electronics. This 3,000 mAh NiMH pack features a built-in, 20-amp replaceable fuse for safety.
(THIS BATTERY IS FTC LEGAL)
CENTERSTAGE℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies is the 2023-2024 FIRST® Tech Challenge game. Teams will raise the curtain on the power of design, creativity, and precision to create all new experiences. Read more about CENTERSTAGE℠ on the FIRST® website.Game Sets will ship beginning the week after 2023-2024 FTC Kickoff.
CENTERSTAGE℠ Presented by Raytheon Technologies is the 2023-2024 FIRST® Tech Challenge game. Teams will raise the curtain on the power of design, creativity, and precision to create all new experiences. Read more about CENTERSTAGE℠ on the FIRST® website.Game Sets will ship beginning the week after 2023-2024 FTC Kickoff.
This Tape Set includes all the tape you need for the 2023-2024 FIRST Tech Challenge game, CENTERSTAGE℠ presented by Raytheon Technologies.
We also offer a CENTERSTAGE℠ Tool Set.
Components in am-5100_tape:
This Tool Set includes everything you need to assemble the 2023-2024 FIRST Tech Challenge game, CENTERSTAGE℠ presented by Raytheon Technologies.
We also offer a CENTERSTAGE℠ Tape Set.
Components in am-5100_tool: