Arizona FIRST Tech Challenge - FTC Team Resources

For New Teams - Getting Started with Tetrix

This presentation provides an introduction to design and programming, and is an excellent way to become familiar with the kit of parts and basic programming concepts.

For All Teams - The Field Controller Station

This software is what your team will run on their computer, and it tells your teams robot when to start and stop in the competition. A robot will not pass software inspection without this product.

For All Teams - Competition Templates

The template is the framework for your software program. It helps your robot to communicate with the Field Controller Station. A robot will not pass software inspection without the appropriate template.

When contrasted with comparative students, FIRST participants are:
- More than 3 times as likely to major specifically in engineering.
- Much more likely to expect to achieve a post graduate degree.
- More than twice as likely to expect to pursue a career in science and technology.
- Nearly 4 times as likely to expect to pursue a career specifically in engineering.
- More than twice as likely to volunteer in their communities.
Brandeis University Study