.. include:: Index ===== .. only:: translation .. note:: This content is translated from English, and as such may include some English phrases for technical terms. .. grid:: 2 :gutter: 3 :margin: 2 .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/start-here :link-type: doc :columns: 12 Start Here ^^^ Are you a rookie team? Are you new to FTC\ |reg|? Are you just looking for a refresher? Check out this section for a curated list of the most pertinent pages! .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/being-a-team/index :link-type: doc :columns: 12 Being a Team ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Covers how to start, organize, and run an effective team. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/design-skills/index :link-type: doc Design Skills ^^^ Covers generic design skills, including the engineering design process, design strategy, and CAD. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/hardware-components/index :link-type: doc Hardware Components ^^^ Compares the kit options, has a list of useful tools, and some general advice. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/common-mechanisms/index :link-type: doc :columns: 12 Common Mechanisms ^^^ Contains descriptions, advantages/disadvantages, and examples of common mechanisms, including: drivetrains, arms, linear motion, intakes, and dead wheels. Also covers some specific common design tradeoff recommendations and power transmission. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/custom-manufacturing/index :link-type: doc Custom Manufacturing ^^^ Covers which materials are appropriate to use when and specifics to 3D printing and machining. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/power-and-electronics/index :link-type: doc Electronics and Motion Components ^^^ Covers wiring, the control system, motors, servos, and sensors. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/software/index :link-type: doc Software ^^^ Covers a range of software topics. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/useful-resources :link-type: doc Useful Resources ^^^ A list of useful resources and accompanying descriptions, with especially pertinent ones marked. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/know-your-lingo :link-type: doc Know Your Lingo ^^^ A list of commonly used FTC slang and their meanings. .. grid-item-card:: :link: /docs/appendix/index :link-type: doc Appendix ^^^ Contains a glossary, a robot design gallery, and information about specific vendors. .. toctree:: :caption: Game Manual 0 Table of Contents :maxdepth: 1 :hidden: docs/mission-statement docs/start-here docs/know-your-lingo docs/being-a-team/index docs/design-skills/index docs/hardware-components/index docs/custom-manufacturing/index docs/common-mechanisms/index docs/power-and-electronics/index docs/software/index docs/awards/index docs/useful-resources docs/appendix/index docs/contributing/index