# FTC WIKI ## Home - [Welcome to FTC WIKI](https://www.ftcwiki.org/site-introduction/welcome-to-ftc-wiki.md): We hope you enjoy your stay.... - [Get Started](https://www.ftcwiki.org/get-started.md) - [How to Compete](https://www.ftcwiki.org/how-to-build-competitive-robots/how-to-compete.md) - [Strategic Design](https://www.ftcwiki.org/how-to-build-competitive-robots/how-to-compete/strategic-design.md) - [Design Workflow](https://www.ftcwiki.org/how-to-build-competitive-robots/how-to-compete/design-workflow.md) - [Design Philosophy](https://www.ftcwiki.org/how-to-build-competitive-robots/how-to-compete/design-philosophy.md) - [Custom Mechanisms](https://www.ftcwiki.org/how-to-build-competitive-robots/custom-mechanisms.md): Pushing the Boundaries of Robotics ## Manufacturing and Assembly - [Introduction to Manufacturing and Assembly](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/introduction-to-manufacturing-and-assembly.md) - [Assembly Order](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/assembly-order.md) - [Additive vs Subtractive Manufacturing](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/additive-vs-subtractive-manufacturing.md): Additive vs. Subtractive Manufacturing - [Material Choice](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/materials/material-choice.md) - [Aluminum Alloys](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/materials/aluminum-alloys.md) - [Steel Alloys](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/materials/steel-alloys.md) - [Stainless Steel Alloys](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/materials/stainless-steel-alloys.md) - [Titanium](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/materials/titanium.md) - [Carbon Fiber](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/materials/carbon-fiber.md) - [Tolerances](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/machining/tolerances.md) - [3D Printing](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/additive-manufacturing/3d-printing.md): Optimizing 3d Print Machining for FTC - [FDM](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/additive-manufacturing/3d-printing/fdm.md): The most common 3d printing method - [SLA](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/additive-manufacturing/3d-printing/sla.md) - [SLS](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/additive-manufacturing/3d-printing/sls.md) - [Into to CNC Machining](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/subtractive-manufacturing/into-to-cnc-machining.md): All Types of precision subtractive machining - [CNC Mills](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/subtractive-manufacturing/cnc-mills.md) - [Laser Cutters](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/subtractive-manufacturing/laser-cutters.md): The most common subtractive machining in FTC - [Plasma Cutters](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/subtractive-manufacturing/plasma-cutters.md) - [Water Jet](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/subtractive-manufacturing/water-jet.md) - [Lathes](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/subtractive-manufacturing/lathes.md) - [Threading and Tapping](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/fasteners-and-tooling/threading-and-tapping.md) - [Fasteners](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/fasteners-and-tooling/fasteners.md) - [Tooling](https://www.ftcwiki.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/tooling.md) ## Design Style - [Design Style](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-style.md) - [Optimizing Design for 3D Printing](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/optimizing-design-for-3d-printing.md) - [Filaments](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/optimizing-design-for-3d-printing/filaments.md) - [Orientation and Layer Strength](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/optimizing-design-for-3d-printing/orientation-and-layer-strength.md): UNDER CONSTRUCTION - [Wall Strength & Shells](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/optimizing-design-for-3d-printing/wall-strength-and-shells.md): UNDER CONSTRUCTION - [Load Distribution](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/optimizing-design-for-3d-printing/load-distribution.md): UNDER CONSTRUCTION - [Weight Savings (Pocketing)](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/weight-savings-pocketing.md) - [How to Design a Clean Robot](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-guidelines/how-to-design-a-clean-robot.md) - [Modularity](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-guidelines/modularity.md) - [Standardization](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-guidelines/standardization.md): PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION - [Wiring](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-guidelines/wiring.md) - [Naming Conventions](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-guidelines/naming-conventions.md) - [Sheet Metal](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-methodologies/sheet-metal.md) - [Plate and standoff construction](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-methodologies/plate-and-standoff-construction.md) - [Boxtube construction](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-methodologies/boxtube-construction.md) - [Slots and Tabs](https://www.ftcwiki.org/design-style/design-methodologies/slots-and-tabs.md) ## Transmitting Power - [Introduction to Motion](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/introduction-to-motion.md) - [Shafts](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/introduction-to-motion/shafts.md) - [Bearings](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/introduction-to-motion/bearings.md) - [Sprocket and Chains](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/sprocket-and-chains.md) - [Pulley and Belts](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/pulley-and-belts.md) - [Gears](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/gears.md): What are gears? - [Gear Ratios](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/gears/gear-ratios.md) - [Wheels](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/wheels.md) - [Linear Extension](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/linear-extension.md) - [Motors](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/motors.md) - [Servos](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/servos.md) - [Servo Selection](https://www.ftcwiki.org/transmitting-power/servos/servo-selection.md) ## Mechanism Design (Under Constuction) - [Introduction to Mechanisms](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/introduction-to-mechanisms.md) - [How to Chassis](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/chassis/how-to-chassis.md) - [Frame Construction](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/chassis/frame-construction.md) - [Mecanum](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/drivetrain/mecanum.md) - [Tank Drive](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/drivetrain/tank-drive.md) - [Swerve Drive](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/drivetrain/swerve-drive.md) - [Linear Slides](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/linear-motion/linear-slides.md) - [Rigging](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/linear-motion/linear-slides/rigging.md) - [Counter Springing](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/linear-motion/linear-slides/counter-springing.md) - [Telescoping Pole](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/telescoping-pole.md) - [Linear Rails](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/linear-rails.md) - [Lead Screw Actuators](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/lead-screw-actuators.md) - [Rack and Pinion](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/rack-and-pinion.md) - [Page 5](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/arms/page-5.md) - [Page 6](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/linkages/page-6.md) - [Page 7](https://www.ftcwiki.org/mechanism-design/end-effectors/page-7.md) ## Intro to CAD (Under Constuction) - [Intro to CAD Course](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/intro-to-cad-course.md) - [What is CAD?](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-1/what-is-cad.md) - [Different types of CAD software](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-1/what-is-cad/different-types-of-cad-software.md) - [Onshape setup](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/onshape-setup.md): In this section, we'll guide you through the process of registering for Onshape and downloading essential resources for using CAD in FTC robotics. - [FTC Insert Tool](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/onshape-setup/ftc-insert-tool.md) - [Featurescripts](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/featurescripts.md) - [CAD Theory](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/cad-theory.md) - [A. Onshape Basics (WIP)](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/a.-onshape-basics-wip.md) - [Sketching and Part Design](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/a.-onshape-basics-wip/sketching-and-part-design.md): Sketches and features are the building blocks you will use to create every 3D model in Onshape, so it's good to have a good grasp on the fundamentals. - [Exercise #4 Simple Gearbox](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/a.-onshape-basics-wip/exercise-4-simple-gearbox.md) - [Exercise #5 Two-Stage Gearbox](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/a.-onshape-basics-wip/exercise-5-two-stage-gearbox.md) - [Exercise #6 Belt and Gear Transmission](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/a.-onshape-basics-wip/exercise-6-belt-and-gear-transmission.md) - [B. Power Transmission (WIP)](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/b.-power-transmission-wip.md) - [C. Practice Mechanisms (in Progress)](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/c.-practice-mechanisms-in-progress.md) - [Introduction](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/c.-practice-mechanisms-in-progress/introduction.md) - [Exercise #7 Flywheel Shooter](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/c.-practice-mechanisms-in-progress/exercise-7-flywheel-shooter.md) - [Exercise #8 One Servo Claw](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/c.-practice-mechanisms-in-progress/exercise-8-one-servo-claw.md) - [Exercise #9 Roller Intake](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/c.-practice-mechanisms-in-progress/exercise-9-roller-intake.md) - [D. Linkages (in Progress)](https://www.ftcwiki.org/intro-to-cad/level-2/d.-linkages-in-progress.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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