![]() ![]() Fortunately, the FTC SDK has made it rather simple to create an I2C device driver. Analog and digital sensors are easy to program, but creating a driver for an I2C device can be very involved. The FTC SDK comes with built in support for many external sensors, but teams may find a sensor that they want to use that is not supported by the SDK. The source code files used in this document can be found at the following link: He is an alumnus of the FIRST Tech Challenge and FTC Team 8923 (Swerve Robotics, Perpetual Velocity) from Woodinville, WA. This document was written by Andryw Wade, who was the FIRST Tech Challenge summer engineering intern for 2017. This is and advanced topic and requires knowledge of advanced programming concepts. This tutorial describes how to integrate an off-the-shelf, I2C sensor into the FIRST Tech Challenge Android control system. The FIRST Tech Challenge software development kit (SDK) also lets advanced users write their own software driver to integrate an I2C device with the FTC Robot Controller app. The FIRST Tech Challenge software has built-in support for several commercially available sensors. I2C (which can be pronounced as either "I squared C" or "I two C") is a type of low cost serial bus that is commonly used to connect peripheral electronic devices, such as a sensor, to a microcontroller (such as the REV Robotics Expansion Hub). A revised document with updated instructions on how to write an I2C driver will post posted soon to replace this version. It also includes the new Studica Robotics GT2 Belt system.Ĭustomers will have access to our new online docs page Base to quickly get up to speed on how to use the construction system and fine programming tips to get you started in Blocks, OnBot Java or Android Studio.This article refers to a deprecated approach to writing a driver. It uses a holonomic three-wheel drive base that Studica Robotics has been perfecting based on our experiences in the WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Challenge. ![]() Tricycle Robot – This innovative and unique robot provides a stable base and it fits through narrow gaps while providing the ability to drive like a mecanum wheel robot.This is also an ideal robot for use in the classroom, camps, and other robotics programs. Camp Robot – This versatile robot is small enough to drive around through narrow gaps and perfect for teams that might not be able to build a larger robot.If you’d like to achieve full holonomic movement for your robot – you can upgrade to a mecanum drive base with a few additional parts. Base Robot – This robot serves as an excellent base for your build.To get you started we have designed three sample robots to get you started. Using the supplied Servo Programmer the servo can be toggled into continuous rotation mode.In this mode, the PWM signal will determine the position of the servo. ![]() In the default mode, the servo is able to rotate 300 degrees while having positioning feedback.Easily mount any supplier’s motors or gearboxes to the Studica construction system. Use motors and gearboxes you already own.Build robust robots without the need for extensive machine shop facilities.Ĭompatibility with Almost Any FTC legal motor.This kit is intended to give any level FTC team a strong foundation that they can build on.Ħ0+ Pieces of Lightweight Aluminum Structure The FTC Starter Kit contains almost 1,250 parts to help you construct your FIRST Tech Challenge robot. What Do You Get with the FTC Starter Kit? As an added bonus the unique hole pattern allows compatibility with most FRC and FTC building systems giving you the opportunity to combine structure and electronics. With the Studica FTC Starter Kit, you’ll get a large array of building elements that enable teams to create a functional robot year after year. Its intuitive channel-based system makes it easy to rapidly prototype, build and iterate robot designs. Since 2015, the Studica Robotics build system has been used around the world by WorldSkills competitors to build award-winning competition robots. ![]()
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