Building an FTC competition robot involves rapid iteration between physical design, CAD, 3D printing, and computer programming.
Our staple tools are CAD in Shapr3D, pre-fabricated structural and electrical components, 3D printing, and programming in Java. As our design takes final shape, we optimize it with CNC-machined and laser-cut parts.
We are looking for passionate inventors who know some of the core skills, are eager to learn more, and
pick up new skills quickly and independently.
Our CAD tool is Shapr3D.
Already know another CAD tool? You're ready.
If not, Shapr3D's online tutorials will have you modeling in a couple of weeks.
FTC is programmed in Java.
Already taken AP Computer Science or Computer Science Java at YVCC? You're ready.
If not, start learning with MOOC's online course.