Resources to help teams learn about programming, and how to program their FIRST Tech Challenge robots. 

The Control System Advisor assists teams with Robot Control System-related issues

How To Resources

How To: Navigate FIRST Registration System, Adult

This white paper, written by FIRST alumnus Eric Chin discusses electrostatic discharge effects,

This section contains resources for FIRST Tech Challenge teams specific to designing and building the robot.

Challenge, Updates, and Resources.

Resources for the season. 

2017 Pneumatics Manual

Control System and Programming Documentation - this link to the WPI Robotics Resource Center (WPILib) offers an extensive collection of resources. Here is a sampling of resources and search terms for WPILib:

PTC is pleased to announce the release of PTC Creo 3.0 for FIRST teams! PTC Creo 3.0 is 3D CAD software available to all FIRST teams providing the opportunity to design, assemble, and test your robot in a virtual environment before starting physical prototypes or build.