FTC Resources
Here are some resources that other FTC robotics teams can use for season 2022-23 (PowerPlay).
Match Strategy Sheet: This is a strategy sheet that we came up with for season 2022-23 to help teams plan match strategy.
Match Strategy.pdfGeneral Resources:
Game Manual Zero: https://gm0.org/en/latest/index.html
Lots of resources on everything from robot building and programming to awards
Judging Manual: https://www.firstinspires.org/sites/default/files/uploads/resource_library/ftc/judge-manual.pdf
Includes sample judging rubric, same judging questions, and tips to prepare for judging
Vendors
REV Robotics: https://www.revrobotics.com/
A general part interface recommended by FIRST. REV provides the FTC control system. Also see https://docs.revrobotics.com/docs.
Andymark: https://www.andymark.com/
Field supplier for FTC. Also sell many useful hardware components.
goBILDA: https://www.gobilda.com/
A vast and powerful part interface.
ServoCity: https://www.servocity.com/
The home of Actobotics, a general part interface, and a great place to buy servos and motors.
Long Robotics: https://longrobotics.com/
Sells various FTC parts at cheap prices.
MiSUMi: https://us.misumi-ec.com/
Sells many robotics-oriented parts, favorites of FTC teams include their slides, screws, and extrusion.
VEX Pro: https://www.vexrobotics.com/pro
Extremely popular vendor for FRC teams. Some teams prefer its motion ecosystem, especially their straight flex wheels for intakes.
McMaster-Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/
A company that sells nearly anything hardware.
Grainger: https://www.grainger.com/
Similar to McMaster.
Xometry: https://www.xometry.com/
Custom fabrication company that also sells raw material. Aluminum supplier to many FTC teams.
SendCutSend: https://sendcutsend.com/
Custom fabrication company that sponsors many FTC teams.
Contact our team
Email: info@ifrobotics.org
Discord: https://discord.gg/BGAY4Wxjth
Our team discord server where you can hang out and ask questions