Learn and build

Resources

A curated starting point for students learning the tools, systems, and skills behind an FRC robot.

3FIRST and competition
2Programming and software
3CAD and mechanical
2Local Mechanical Help!

FIRST and competition

3 resources
01

FIRST

The global organization behind the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Open resource
02

FIRST in Texas

Regional information, events, and support for Texas FRC teams.

Open resource
03

WPILib documentation

Official documentation for the libraries and tools used in FRC robot programming.

Open resource

Programming and software

2 resources
01

W3Schools Java

A practical reference for learning Java fundamentals.

Open resource
02

FIRST OnBot Java

Browser-based Java programming documentation for supported FIRST systems.

Open resource

CAD and mechanical

3 resources
01

Fusion 360

Cloud-based CAD, CAM, and engineering design software from Autodesk.

Open resource
02

Autodesk

Design and engineering tools for makers, students, and professionals.

Open resource
03

Onshape

Browser-based collaborative CAD platform.

Open resource

Local Mechanical Help!

2 resources
01PE

Pearadox

A peer team's website and resource reference preserved from the legacy site.

Open resource
02

Intro to Mechanisms

An introductory mechanisms learning resource from the legacy resource list.

Open resource