We use these resources for training, and they're very useful! We hope that others can use them for their teams, as well:
General
- 2012 Rebound Rumble Competition Manual This is the manual to this year's FIRST Robotics Competition, Rebound Rumble!
- Official FIRST FRC Resource page This is FIRST's official page for team resources.
Mechanical
- Intro to Mechanical Group A powerpoint presentation that provides a handy introduction to the Mechanical and Drive Train subgroups.
- The Design Process A powerpoint presentation outlining the intricacies of the process of designing a robot.
- Drivetrain Physics A powerpoint presentation that explains the pros and cons of many different wheel configurations, as well as providing a scientific explanation for how they work.
- Mechanical Primer - a guide to basic hardward and machining
Programming
- Mecanum Drive Programming - a guide to programming Mecanum Drive in LabVIEW
- Feedback Loops - a guide to using feedback loops to control robot actions
- Programming Logic in Labview - an intro to decisions, and logics in LabVIEW
- Intro to C Part 1 - an introduction to programming in C, which discusses I/O, variables, and conditionals
- Logarithmic Controls - a discussion on how log controls work, and the benefits of using log controls
- Guide to Creating a Competitive Website - tips for creating a website for FRC teams (updated 4/3/2010)
Instructions for Wheel Kit Chassis
