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Learn & Prepare
Begin programming and mechanical development for competition.
CAD Design
Use Onshape for CAD design. Onshape is free for students and teams, making it the perfect tool for designing robot parts and assemblies.
- Follow Onshape's tutorials on their website to learn the basics
- Start by designing simple parts, then move to full robot assemblies
- Use Onshape's built-in tutorials for guidance
Programming
Learn FTC programming with these excellent resources:
- GM0 (Game Manual 0) – Comprehensive FTC knowledge base with tutorials and best practices
- Next FTC – Advanced programming guides and strategies
- BrogAnna Pratt's YouTube Channel – Video tutorials for FTC programming and debugging
Building
You don't need a detailed tutorial for building — it's mostly about screwing parts together and assembling your robot. Start with your kit's assembly instructions and learn as you build. Most of the learning happens through hands-on assembly and testing.
Action: Start learning with tutorials on the supplier websites, dive into GM0 and Next FTC for programming concepts, and begin building your robot with your team!