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.

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

INTO ORBIT Challenge, Updates, and Resources.

Resources for the MISSION MOON season. 

2017 Pneumatics Manual

Be sure to check back regularly as more information will be added, including links, as the schedule and presenters are confirmed.

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:

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

The FIRST forums are a place for the community to talk to each other – teams, coaches, volunteers, parents, whomever!