FTC Community and official Resources
Resources for everyone in FTC
This page is a work in progress. Links will continue to be added.
Here are links and explanations of all sorts of resources- official and community made. Recommended links are marked with a star ⭐.
⭐Season specific- Into the deep
⭐ Into the Deep Game and Season Page
Game Animation: A short overview of the 2024-25 season game. Reference the competition manual and Q&A for complete info.
⭐ Competition Manual: Formerly called Game Manual. This is the official rule set for the game,
⭐ Q&A: Official rulings on questions. In the case this contradicts the Competition Manual, the Q&A is superior. It is very important to check this periodically.
Field CAD: CAD file of the field.
General Sites
FUN Robotics Network: Largest content creator in FIRST and VEX. There are a variety of content pieces across the programs. Behind the Bot is a show where teams are interviewed and explain their robot in detail.
Discord: (13+) The Unofficial FTC Discord server. Get help, show off, and hang with fellow students and mentors.
Chief Delphi: The public forum. This is mainly used for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), but is a good place to ask for advice and search for past threads about a huge variety of topics from all programs.
FTC Forum?? (is this a thing anymore?)
FIRST Blog
⭐overwhelmed? - Beginner resources
Confused or overwhelmed? Start with this selection of links. (These links are marked by a battery emoticon 🔋 through the rest of the site.)
🔋⭐ FTC Essentials
By Build System
Design and Build
⭐ Game Manual 0
⭐ Behind the Bot
🔋⭐ FTC Essentials
Programming
Outreach
Strategy and Drive
Awards
Competition
Business
For mentors and coaches
Mentor Manual
YPP Training