Even the most experienced teams in FIRST need help from time to time. This collection of guides created by fellow FIRST teams can help any team in need of assistance.
Robot Design
- Robot Design Presentation by Team 1114
-A great presentation put together by team 1114 that highlights the major points of Robot Design. - Team 148's Build Journal by John V Neun
-A comprehensive look at one of the most successful teams in FIRST, Team 148's robot build journal for 2010
Robot Drivetrains
- Drive Systems Basics by Ken Patton and Team 51
-In depth presentation all of the aspects of a drive system. Great document to view for an introduction to drive systems. - Omni-Directional and Mechanum Drive Systems by Team 1675
-Persentation about omni-directional and mechanum drive systems
Programming/Electrical
- Programming in LabVIEW Tips and Tricks by Chris Hideg
-Document that notes some of the tips and tricks of LabVIEW written by an experienced programmer - Introduction to FIRST Robot Electrical Systems by Team 704
-Introduction to wiring a FIRST robot and how to manipulate the wires.
Team Organization
- Team 51 Handbook by Team 51
-The handbook for Team 51, Wings of Fire, detailing all aspects of the team - Maintaining Sponsors by Team 234
- Document that explains how to acquire and maintain good team sponsorships - Team 234 Business Plan by Team 234
-Team 234's business plan, describing the state of the team and how they plan on continue to stay successful. Great read for any team looking at the Entrepreneurship Award
Other Documents
- Advanced Analytic Scouting using Business Intelligence by Team 836
-Highly advanced look at scouting and intelligent use of scouting data