Software Track

FTC Java, from setup to autonomous.

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Blocks Unit 0How Programs RunBuild, run, trace, and repair programs made from ordered commands.0 of 5 completeBlocks Unit 1Values and VariablesStore numbers, text, and true-or-false values, then use them in expressions.0 of 5 completeBlocks Unit 2Decisions and LogicCompare values and choose exactly which part of a program should run.0 of 5 completeBlocks Unit 3Loops and Repeated WorkRepeat commands safely with counts, conditions, and loop variables.0 of 5 completeBlocks Unit 4Functions and ListsName reusable work, pass values into it, return results, and process lists.0 of 5 completeBlocks Unit 5Plan, Test, and Move to Text CodeCombine the foundations, test them carefully, and connect each idea to Java.0 of 5 complete

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Unit 0Objects, Classes, and JavaLearn the Java keywords, classes, objects, references, composition, and shared members you need before using the FTC SDK.Beginner5 lessons

Unit 1Environment SetupStart in the built-in simulator. Use Android Studio later if your team needs to deploy code to a physical robot.Beginner10 lessons

Unit 2OpMode StructureLearn annotations and the FTC OpMode lifecycle.Beginner7 lessons

Unit 3Java VariablesUse Java variables and datatypes in robot code.Beginner10 lessons

Unit 4Gamepad InputTurn buttons, sticks, and triggers into stable controls.Beginner6 lessons

Unit 5Logic & DecisionsUse conditions and comparisons to control robot behavior safely.Beginner6 lessons

Unit 6Loops & IterationUse loops, arrays, and timers without blocking robot control.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 7Hardware MappingMap configured hardware and organize reusable mechanism classes.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 8DC Motor ControlControl motor power, direction, braking, and motion limits.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 9Servo ControlControl positional and continuous-rotation servos.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 10Encoders & PrecisionTurn encoder ticks into measured autonomous movement.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 11Digital & Analog SensorsRead digital, analog, color, and distance sensors.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 12IMU & RotationUse the IMU for heading, field-centric drive, and turning.Intermediate6 lessons

Unit 13OOP & InheritanceOrganize robot code with classes, inheritance, and composition.Advanced10 lessons

Unit 14Computer VisionUse VisionPortal, AprilTags, and OpenCV analysis zones.Advanced6 lessons

Unit 15Advanced IntegrationCombine vision, localization, Pedro 3 pathing, and Ivy command control.Advanced6 lessons

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