Index of Resources for self-directed learning
Other Collections of Resources
By Subteam
Programming
- Orbit software sessions 1 & 2
- WPILib "Zero to Robot"
- WPILib Simulations
Electronics
Design
- https://www.frcdesign.org/
- https://www.chiefdelphi.com/ CADathon submission and open alliance build threads
- OnShape Learning Center
Mechanical
(2017) Info
This information was taken from the 2017 book of knowledge. It still has many useful links however.
Mechanical Reference Information (Videos, Diagrams, etc.): - 507 Mechanical Movements (some are animated): http://507movements.com/ - Chassis/Frame and manipulator design information: - “Chassis Design Considerations” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/8 - “Manipulator and Appendage Design” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/178 - “Designing Competitive Manipulators” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/28 - Drive system information: - “Drive System Designs” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/175 - “FRC Drive Systems” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/198 - Motor drive system info: - FRC motor performance chart: http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedImages/Robotics_Programs/FRC/Game_and_Season__Info/2014/2014_Motor_Information.pdf - “Motor Selection and Use” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/134 - Belt drive system info: - Belt length, center distance, and speed ratio calculators (from Gates Corp.): http://ww2.gates.com/first/resources.html - Belt & pulley design & technical info. (from Gates Corp): http://ww2.gates.com/first/docs/pdfs/2014/FIRST-Tech-Notes-2014.pdf - Belt & pulley application videos (from Gates Corp): http://ww2.gates.com/first/video.html - “Using Belts and Belt Drives” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/199 - Fastener overview from Bolt Depot: http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/Printable-Tools/Fastener-Basics.pdf - Pneumatics videos: - FRC pneumatics manual: http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedImages/Robotics_Programs/FRC/Game_and_Season__Info/2014/2014FRCPneumaticsManual.pdf - “Effectively Using Pneumatics” (from WPI ThinkTank): http://thinktank.wpi.edu/article/36 - 80/20 Extruded Aluminum Channel Information: - Home page: http://www.8020.net/ - Training center videos: http://www.8020.net/Training-1.asp - Design tools: http://www.8020.net/Design-Tools-1.asp List of all videos from WPI ThinkTank: http://thinktank.wpi.edu/tag/2
Multiple Subteams / Misc
- NASA RAP Project
- Citrus Circuits Fall Workshops
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Spectrum (3847)'s Recommended Reading Index
This is a massive list of resources for learning about FRC-related topics.
Sources
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