FTC:Hardware - Revision history

Ian: added link to ultraplanetary motor

2022-08-19T22:06:07Z

added link to ultraplanetary motor

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	\|'''Motors'''		\|'''Motors'''
	\|HD Hex/Core Hex Motors~~, 5mm hex shaft~~		\|HD Hex/Core Hex Motors/[[Vendors:REV Robotics:UltraPlanetary Motor\|UltraPlanetary Motors]]
	\|Tetrix MAX/Torquenado Motor		\|Tetrix MAX/Torquenado Motor
	\|Supplies Motor Mounts		\|Supplies Motor Mounts

Ian: updated goBILDA table

2022-07-30T18:16:32Z

updated goBILDA table

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	\|Tetrix MAX/Torquenado Motor		\|Tetrix MAX/Torquenado Motor
	\|Supplies Motor Mounts		\|Supplies Motor Mounts
	\|Yellow Jacket Motors, Multiple ~~Speeds~~		\|Yellow Jacket Motors, Multiple Gear Ratios
	\|NeveRest Gear Motors, Multiple Gear Ratios		\|NeveRest Gear Motors, Multiple Gear Ratios
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	\|32mm C-Channels		\|32mm C-Channels
	\|1.5in U-Channel		\|1.5in U-Channel
	\|~~2in~~ U-Channel		\|48mm U-Channel
	\|Box Extrusions		\|Box Extrusions
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Ian: updated goBilda secton

2022-07-30T18:11:57Z

updated goBilda secton

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	===goBILDA===		===goBILDA===
	goBILDA sells a ~~2 inch~~ wide U-Channel that is able to fit an entire motor in it. They sell many different motors in both hex and ~~D axles~~. They have motors ranging from 6000 rpm and low torque to 25 rpm and insanely high torque. They also sell bevel gears that are able to put your motor at a right angle to your ~~wheels~~. goBilda ~~uses either 8mm hex axles or~~ 6mm D axles.		[[Vendors:goBILDA\|goBILDA]] sells a 48mm wide U-Channel that is able to fit an entire motor in it. They sell many different motors in both 5mm hex and 8mm REX. They have motors ranging from 6000 rpm and low torque to 25 rpm and insanely high torque. They also sell bevel gears that are able to put your motor at a right angle to your axles. goBilda can also use 6mm D-axles.

	===AndyMark===		===AndyMark===

Leigha at 14:08, 30 July 2022

2022-07-30T14:08:35Z

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	[[FTC:Electronics\|Electronics]] are what allows the robot to function the way you want it to. The diagram above shows a basic layout for robot electronics. Firstly, the drivers input commands into the game controllers that are programmed for specific tasks on the robot. The game controllers communicate with the Driver Hub. The Driver Hub then transmits commands to the [[FTC:Control Hubs\|Control Hub]] via Wifi Direct. The Control Hub is the main controller for the robot because of its connection with various motors and other electronics. The Control Hub also connects directly with the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub is used for additional motors and electronics.		[[FTC:Electronics\|Electronics]] are what allows the robot to function the way you want it to. The diagram above shows a basic layout for robot electronics. Firstly, the drivers input commands into the game controllers that are programmed for specific tasks on the robot. The game controllers communicate with the [[FTC:Driver Hub Tutorial\|Driver Hub]]. The Driver Hub then transmits commands to the [[FTC:Control Hubs\|Control Hub]] via Wifi Direct. The Control Hub is the main controller for the robot because of its connection with various motors and other electronics. The Control Hub also connects directly with the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub is used for additional motors and electronics.

	There are many different types of motors and sensors that are available for FTC teams. This includes servos which are used for arms and other small mechanisms. DC motors are used for the drivetrain and bigger mechanisms. Sensors like gyro, vision, touch, light, and distance sensors are all great ways to help the robot better navigate itself and its surroundings. These different electronics will allow your team to effectively build a robot that will perform much better than it could without efficient electronics. With lots of hard work and dedication, your hardware can become an effective way to score many points, or even inspire younger kids to become interested in [[FIRST:About\|''FIRST'']].		There are many different types of motors and sensors that are available for FTC teams. This includes servos which are used for arms and other small mechanisms. DC motors are used for the drivetrain and bigger mechanisms. Sensors like gyro, vision, touch, light, and distance sensors are all great ways to help the robot better navigate itself and its surroundings. These different electronics will allow your team to effectively build a robot that will perform much better than it could without efficient electronics. With lots of hard work and dedication, your hardware can become an effective way to score many points, or even inspire younger kids to become interested in [[FIRST:About\|''FIRST'']].
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	===REV Robotics===		===REV Robotics===
	[[Vendors:REV Robotics\|REV Robotics]] sells [[FTC:Control Hubs\|REV Control]] and Expansion Hubs which are what control your robot. They also created the Driver Hub which is an alternative to using a phone as a Driver Station. Besides these electronics they also sell motors, batteries, chains, and extrusions. REV primarily uses 5mm to hex bore axles		[[Vendors:REV Robotics\|REV Robotics]] sells [[FTC:Control Hubs\|REV Control]] and Expansion Hubs which are what control your robot. They also created the [[FTC:Driver Hub Tutorial\|Driver Hub]] which is an alternative to using a phone as a Driver Station. Besides these electronics they also sell motors, batteries, chains, and extrusions. REV primarily uses 5mm to hex bore axles

	===Pitsco===		===Pitsco===

Ian: /* REV Robotics */ added link to control hub page

2022-07-22T21:13:59Z

REV Robotics: added link to control hub page

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	===REV Robotics===		===REV Robotics===
	[[Vendors:REV Robotics\|REV Robotics]] sells REV Control and Expansion Hubs which are what control your robot. They also created the Driver Hub which is an alternative to using a phone as a Driver Station. Besides these electronics they also sell motors, batteries, chains, and extrusions. REV primarily uses 5mm to hex bore axles		[[Vendors:REV Robotics\|REV Robotics]] sells [[FTC:Control Hubs\|REV Control]] and Expansion Hubs which are what control your robot. They also created the Driver Hub which is an alternative to using a phone as a Driver Station. Besides these electronics they also sell motors, batteries, chains, and extrusions. REV primarily uses 5mm to hex bore axles

	===Pitsco===		===Pitsco===

Leigha at 04:02, 16 July 2022

2022-07-16T04:02:21Z

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	==Drivetrain==		==Drivetrain==
	In FTC, the [[FTC:~~Drivtrain~~\|drivetrain]] refers to the part of the robot that allows it to move around the field. A drivetrain is mainly composed of motors, wheels, and a chassis to hold all these things and other subsystems together. You can arrange these three things around to find a drivetrain that best works with your subsystems. Things like bevel gears and chains are all great ways to be able to position a motor farther away from a wheel if you need to use the space around the wheel for something else. Also, they can make a drivetrain faster and more powerful if you do it right. Since the drivetrain is such a big part of the robot, some seasons even had challenges where the robot had to drive over obstacles to complete a certain mission. However, once you get a solid drivetrain working for your team it will most likely be able to be applied to many other seasons.		In FTC, the [[FTC:Drivetrain\|drivetrain]] refers to the part of the robot that allows it to move around the field. A drivetrain is mainly composed of motors, wheels, and a chassis to hold all these things and other subsystems together. You can arrange these three things around to find a drivetrain that best works with your subsystems. Things like bevel gears and chains are all great ways to be able to position a motor farther away from a wheel if you need to use the space around the wheel for something else. Also, they can make a drivetrain faster and more powerful if you do it right. Since the drivetrain is such a big part of the robot, some seasons even had challenges where the robot had to drive over obstacles to complete a certain mission. However, once you get a solid drivetrain working for your team it will most likely be able to be applied to many other seasons.

	==Subsystems==		==Subsystems==
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	===AndyMark===		===AndyMark===
	AndyMark sells the field kit that teams have to buy every year. They also sell NeveRest Gear Motors that come in several gear ratios. They sell rectangular extrusions of varying sizes to be used as structural parts. AndyMark also sells Mecanum Wheels.		AndyMark sells the field kit that teams have to buy every year. They also sell NeveRest Gear Motors that come in several gear ratios. They sell rectangular extrusions of varying sizes to be used as structural parts. AndyMark also sells [[FTC:Drivetrain\|Mecanum Wheels]].

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Ian: added control hub link

2022-06-22T21:55:47Z

added control hub link

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	[[FTC:Electronics\|Electronics]] are what allows the robot to function the way you want it to. The diagram above shows a basic layout for robot electronics. Firstly, the drivers input commands into the game controllers that are programmed for specific tasks on the robot. The game controllers communicate with the Driver Hub. The Driver Hub then transmits commands to the Control Hub via Wifi Direct. The Control Hub is the main controller for the robot because of its connection with various motors and other electronics. The Control Hub also connects directly with the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub is used for additional motors and electronics.		[[FTC:Electronics\|Electronics]] are what allows the robot to function the way you want it to. The diagram above shows a basic layout for robot electronics. Firstly, the drivers input commands into the game controllers that are programmed for specific tasks on the robot. The game controllers communicate with the Driver Hub. The Driver Hub then transmits commands to the [[FTC:Control Hubs\|Control Hub]] via Wifi Direct. The Control Hub is the main controller for the robot because of its connection with various motors and other electronics. The Control Hub also connects directly with the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub is used for additional motors and electronics.

	There are many different types of motors and sensors that are available for FTC teams. This includes servos which are used for arms and other small mechanisms. DC motors are used for the drivetrain and bigger mechanisms. Sensors like gyro, vision, touch, light, and distance sensors are all great ways to help the robot better navigate itself and its surroundings. These different electronics will allow your team to effectively build a robot that will perform much better than it could without efficient electronics. With lots of hard work and dedication, your hardware can become an effective way to score many points, or even inspire younger kids to become interested in [[FIRST:About\|''FIRST'']].		There are many different types of motors and sensors that are available for FTC teams. This includes servos which are used for arms and other small mechanisms. DC motors are used for the drivetrain and bigger mechanisms. Sensors like gyro, vision, touch, light, and distance sensors are all great ways to help the robot better navigate itself and its surroundings. These different electronics will allow your team to effectively build a robot that will perform much better than it could without efficient electronics. With lots of hard work and dedication, your hardware can become an effective way to score many points, or even inspire younger kids to become interested in [[FIRST:About\|''FIRST'']].

Norton: Updated link to REV page

2022-05-12T13:21:53Z

Updated link to REV page

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	===REV Robotics===		===REV Robotics===
	[[~~FTC~~:REV Robotics\|REV Robotics]] sells REV Control and Expansion Hubs which are what control your robot. They also created the Driver Hub which is an alternative to using a phone as a Driver Station. Besides these electronics they also sell motors, batteries, chains, and extrusions. REV primarily uses 5mm to hex bore axles		[[Vendors:REV Robotics\|REV Robotics]] sells REV Control and Expansion Hubs which are what control your robot. They also created the Driver Hub which is an alternative to using a phone as a Driver Station. Besides these electronics they also sell motors, batteries, chains, and extrusions. REV primarily uses 5mm to hex bore axles

	===Pitsco===		===Pitsco===

Ian: added (FTC)

2022-04-16T19:09:11Z

added (FTC)

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	Hardware is a very big part of [[FTC:About\|''FIRST'' Tech Challenge]] because it is the basis of all robots. There are many great ways to perform well in the hardware aspect of FTC. One of the biggest ways to have a successful robot is through [[FTC:Strategy\|strategizing]] or brainstorming how to best approach the season’s challenges. By doing this teams will be able to create a robot that best performs the current year’s tasks. One simple way to start off in making a robot is by using pre-made FTC kits. These include the basics of most of the parts teams will need for a simple and functional robot. Keep in mind that your robot doesn’t just have to be built out of these pre-made FTC kits. Teams can use any commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts that can be bought from a hardware store, as long as it has only one degree of freedom. One exception is hydraulics which are illegal in FTC. Another way to make unique parts for a robot is to [[FTC:CAD\|CAD]] them. CAD is a great way to make custom parts for a robot that couldn’t be found at a hardware store. Plus, it’s a great way to impress judges and other teams.		Hardware is a very big part of [[FTC:About\|''FIRST'' Tech Challenge]] (FTC) because it is the basis of all robots. There are many great ways to perform well in the hardware aspect of FTC. One of the biggest ways to have a successful robot is through [[FTC:Strategy\|strategizing]] or brainstorming how to best approach the season’s challenges. By doing this teams will be able to create a robot that best performs the current year’s tasks. One simple way to start off in making a robot is by using pre-made FTC kits. These include the basics of most of the parts teams will need for a simple and functional robot. Keep in mind that your robot doesn’t just have to be built out of these pre-made FTC kits. Teams can use any commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts that can be bought from a hardware store, as long as it has only one degree of freedom. One exception is hydraulics which are illegal in FTC. Another way to make unique parts for a robot is to [[FTC:CAD\|CAD]] them. CAD is a great way to make custom parts for a robot that couldn’t be found at a hardware store. Plus, it’s a great way to impress judges and other teams.

	==Drivetrain==		==Drivetrain==

Ian at 02:16, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T02:16:44Z

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	Hardware is a very big part of [[FTC:About\|'''FIRST''' Tech Challenge]] because it is the basis of all robots. There are many great ways to perform well in the hardware aspect of FTC. One of the biggest ways to have a successful robot is through [[FTC:Strategy\|strategizing]] or brainstorming how to best approach the season’s challenges. By doing this teams will be able to create a robot that best performs the current year’s tasks. One simple way to start off in making a robot is by using pre-made FTC kits. These include the basics of most of the parts teams will need for a simple and functional robot. Keep in mind that your robot doesn’t just have to be built out of these pre-made FTC kits. Teams can use any commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts that can be bought from a hardware store, as long as it has only one degree of freedom. One exception is hydraulics which are illegal in FTC. Another way to make unique parts for a robot is to [[FTC:CAD\|CAD]] them. CAD is a great way to make custom parts for a robot that couldn’t be found at a hardware store. Plus, it’s a great way to impress judges and other teams.		Hardware is a very big part of [[FTC:About\|''FIRST'' Tech Challenge]] because it is the basis of all robots. There are many great ways to perform well in the hardware aspect of FTC. One of the biggest ways to have a successful robot is through [[FTC:Strategy\|strategizing]] or brainstorming how to best approach the season’s challenges. By doing this teams will be able to create a robot that best performs the current year’s tasks. One simple way to start off in making a robot is by using pre-made FTC kits. These include the basics of most of the parts teams will need for a simple and functional robot. Keep in mind that your robot doesn’t just have to be built out of these pre-made FTC kits. Teams can use any commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts that can be bought from a hardware store, as long as it has only one degree of freedom. One exception is hydraulics which are illegal in FTC. Another way to make unique parts for a robot is to [[FTC:CAD\|CAD]] them. CAD is a great way to make custom parts for a robot that couldn’t be found at a hardware store. Plus, it’s a great way to impress judges and other teams.

	==Drivetrain==		==Drivetrain==

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	[[FTC:Electronics\|Electronics]] are what allows the robot to function the way you want it to. The diagram above shows a basic layout for robot electronics. Firstly, the drivers input commands into the game controllers that are programmed for specific tasks on the robot. The game controllers communicate with the Driver Hub. The Driver Hub then transmits commands to the Control Hub via Wifi Direct. The Control Hub is the main controller for the robot because of its connection with various motors and other electronics. The Control Hub also connects directly with the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub is used for additional motors and electronics.		[[FTC:Electronics\|Electronics]] are what allows the robot to function the way you want it to. The diagram above shows a basic layout for robot electronics. Firstly, the drivers input commands into the game controllers that are programmed for specific tasks on the robot. The game controllers communicate with the Driver Hub. The Driver Hub then transmits commands to the [[FTC:Control Hubs\|Control Hub]] via Wifi Direct. The Control Hub is the main controller for the robot because of its connection with various motors and other electronics. The Control Hub also connects directly with the Expansion Hub. The Expansion Hub is used for additional motors and electronics.

	There are many different types of motors and sensors that are available for FTC teams. This includes servos which are used for arms and other small mechanisms. DC motors are used for the drivetrain and bigger mechanisms. Sensors like gyro, vision, touch, light, and distance sensors are all great ways to help the robot better navigate itself and its surroundings. These different electronics will allow your team to effectively build a robot that will perform much better than it could without efficient electronics. With lots of hard work and dedication, your hardware can become an effective way to score many points, or even inspire younger kids to become interested in [[FIRST:About\|''FIRST'']].		There are many different types of motors and sensors that are available for FTC teams. This includes servos which are used for arms and other small mechanisms. DC motors are used for the drivetrain and bigger mechanisms. Sensors like gyro, vision, touch, light, and distance sensors are all great ways to help the robot better navigate itself and its surroundings. These different electronics will allow your team to effectively build a robot that will perform much better than it could without efficient electronics. With lots of hard work and dedication, your hardware can become an effective way to score many points, or even inspire younger kids to become interested in [[FIRST:About\|''FIRST'']].