{"id":43,"date":"2017-03-01T19:20:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T19:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:25:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T16:25:20","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"RESOURCES"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>TEAM COMMUNICATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Team Eblasts<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/category\/team-eblasts\/\">Team Eblasts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/michiganftc.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Team Eblasts prior to 10\/8\/18<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><strong>HELPFUL LINKS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>FIRST HQ FTC Resource Links: Robot Build, Coding, Team, Event<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><strong>Game and Season<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/ftc\/game-and-season-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/ftc\/game-and-season-info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Team Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/resource_library\/ftc\/mentor-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST<\/em> Mentor Manual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/ftc\/team-management-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Team Management Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/info.firstinspires.org\/ftccurriculumrequest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FTC Education Resources<\/a>: Free resources such as curriculum, scope and sequence, STEM activities. Camp guides.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/youth-protection-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST<\/em> Youth Protection<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/about\/us-screening-steps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step-by-Step Guide<\/a> with screenshots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Register a Team\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/resource_library\/ftc\/rookie-registration.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rookie Team Season Registration Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/resource_library\/ftc\/veteran-registration.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veteran Team Season Registration Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/usfirst.prod.acquia-sites.com\/sites\/default\/files\/uploads\/resource_library\/ftc\/storefront-options.pdf?__hstc=212927755.f40d26b3842383931fa229873a33a981.1746031676005.1755719003691.1755772421666.157&amp;__hssc=212927755.12.1755772421666&amp;__hsfp=3474073941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTC Storefront Ordering Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Robot and Coding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ftc-docs.firstinspires.org\/en\/latest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTC Docs<\/a>: Comprehensive presentation of FTC resources and tutorials on how to use the FIRST Tech Challenge software and robot control system. There is also information for coaches and mentors.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/ftc\/robot-building-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robot Building Resources<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes the &#8220;Starter Bot&#8221; build guides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Coding Resources:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/ftc\/technology-information-and-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FIRST HQ Coding Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/ftc-programming-resources\/\">FIRST in Michigan FTC Coding Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ftcsim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTC SIM<\/a>: FTC programming simulator supporting both Blocks and Java offered by FIRST Canada. Practice coding on the current season&#8217;s gamescape post kickoff!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Event Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Open Source <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/node\/5146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTC Volunteer Manuals and Resources<\/a> by role\n<ul>\n<li>Includes Judging, Inspection, Referee, Scorekeeping manuals, documents, and training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>FTC Community Provided Resources<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FTC 5386, Freeland Fabricators, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fDi-3otndLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Tool Introduction and Safety Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/frogforce503.org\/page-ftc-resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FRC 503 FTC Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><strong>PARTS AND VENDORS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>FTC Kit of Parts<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><b>FTC KIT OF PARTS (reusable year to year): <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Teams can purchase the base FTC robot kit of parts through the FTC Storefront accessible via the Team Dashboard. The FTC robot kit of parts is reusable season to season.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams (rookies and veterans) may return to the Storefront throughout the season to purchase product per the restrictions of the Storefront (max 1 set per Category: Control Hub, Driver Kit, and Build Kit). The FTC Storefront prices are deeply discounted versus ordering directly from the vendor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While product listed in the \u201cFTC Storefront\u201d is necessary to build a functioning robot, teams are not required to purchase all product from the Storefront. Refer to the season\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game Manual<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the rules regarding allowable parts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/run-a-team\/\">RUN A TEAM<\/a> site page under &#8220;FTC Kit of Parts&#8221; for details.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Vendor Discount Codes<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PITSCO and REV discount codes are available on the team\u2019s FTC Storefront. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the Storefront.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the \u201cSupport\u201d Button at the upper right corner of each page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the \u201cHow to Order Extra Parts.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each link will take you to the Vendor\u2019s Website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TETRIX and REV Robotics discount codes will appear below their logo. It\u2019s only available once a team has fully purchased their Season Registration Fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Need More Parts?<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p>FTC encourages innovation and &#8220;out of the box&#8221; thinking! FTC has a generous allowable parts list that enables teams to use components outside of the standard FTC kit of parts. Teams may also fabricate parts including the use of 3D printing technologies. Always check the Competition Manual when in doubt on whether a particular component is compliant with the season&#8217;s rules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pitsco.com\/Competitions-Clubs-and-Programs\/FIRST-Tech-Challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pitsco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Official supplier of TETRIX parts. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please Note:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0The primary source for the <\/span><b>initial purchase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the FTC Kit of Parts for\u00a0teams is through the FTC Storefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.revrobotics.com\/ftc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REV Robotics<\/a> &#8211; Official supplier of the REV Expansion Hub and the REV Build Kit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/andymark.com\/collections\/first-tech-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AndyMark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; Official FTC game elements, official FTC field perimeter, Soft Tiles floor mats, some other legal FTC parts like chain, spacers, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McMaster-Carr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; Huge industrial supply company. Good source for 6-32 cap screws, nylon insert lock nuts, #6 washers (6-32 is the standard Tetrix fastener size). Also good for various size\/shape aluminum extrusions, sheet aluminium, sheet polycarbonate plastic (Lexan), surgical tubing, etc. Fast shipping &#8211; standard UPS is 1 day service if you get your order in early in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.powerwerx.com\/anderson-powerpoles\/powerpole-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powerwerx<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; Anderson connectors to replace battery\/core module connections. Don\u2019t forget the crimper!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.towerhobbies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tower Hobbies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duratrax Ultimate Hex drivers\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 3\/32&#8243; and 5\/64&#8243; for Tetrix axle collar and axle\/motor hub set screws. These are pretty much indestructible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.servocity.com\/html\/standard_hitec_servoblocks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ServoCity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ServoCity is an online retail store specializing in servos, gearboxes and vast array of other mechanical parts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><strong>LOGOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>FIRST in Michigan and Sponsor Logos<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/7htymvpmoull3xc\/AABG6-Ah51yYtTPYbtyEavXra?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dropbox folder with logos<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>FIRST<\/em> in Michigan logos<\/li>\n<li>Autodesk<\/li>\n<li>Consumers Energy<\/li>\n<li>Dream Maker Fund<\/li>\n<li>DTE Energy Foundation<\/li>\n<li>General Motors<\/li>\n<li>Ford Motor Co.<\/li>\n<li>State of Michigan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>FIRST Logos<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/brand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>FIRST<\/em> Logos<\/a> and branding standards<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><strong>GENERAL<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>FIRST in Michigan W9<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FRC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FIRST-in-Michigan-W-9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FRC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FIRST-in-Michigan-W-9.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Certificate of Participation<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18fnqbC8tIvdyFEGrdXCQNxoVNVJdtZ5n\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate of Participation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Download and customize this Certificate of Participation to recognize your team members participation in the <em>FIRST<\/em> Tech Challenge season. Format is a fillable pdf.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>Hosting a FTC Event<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p>Information on hosting a FIRST in Michigan FTC event can be found in this google folder: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1z3Er0qTY2UVvTpzN1EVOSIMFYBWGyeXl?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIRST in Michigan FTC Event Organization<\/a>. Resources include equipment list, sample budget, planning guides, schedule, layouts, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:michiganftc@gmail.com\">michiganftc@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0with your event hosting interest.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='shortcode-toggle'><div class='shortcode-toggle-head'><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i>General Links<\/div><div class='shortcode-toggle-box hide'><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FRC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FIM_Reimbursement_Request_Form_v18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST<\/em> in Michigan Reimbursement Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEAM COMMUNICATION HELPFUL LINKS PARTS AND VENDORS LOGOS GENERAL<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/resources\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["entry","page","publish","author-eschnabel","post-43"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43"}],"version-history":[{"count":83,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8090,"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43\/revisions\/8090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}