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Build Guides
Programming Resources
The FIRST Tech Challenge software requires that the minimal version used to run the program is 9.0. This includes the apps and software development tools.
Robot Controller and Driver Station App – Rules <RS05> or <RS06> may require initial installation of the software, or updates throughout the season. Teams receiving the Driver Hub or Control Hub for the first time should install the most recent version of the software.
If using Windows 10 or greater, to install the most current version the software, please visit the following link: https://docs.revrobotics.com/rev-hardware-client/
For all other platforms, the required versions of both Android applications can be found here: https://github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/FtcRobotController/tags
Instructions for installing or updating required software, regardless of the operating system used, can be found here: https://ftc-docs.firstinspires.org/en/latest/ftc_sdk/updating/index.html
Programming Resources
Blocks Programming Tool – A user friendly, graphical tool for programming a competition robot. The Blocks Programming tool is the fastest and easiest way to get started with programming.
OnBot Java Programming Tool – An easy-to-use, browser-based Java development tool. OnBot Java lets users program in Java without the need for installing Android Studio.
Android Studio Download and Resources – Android Studio is an integrated development tool that lets teams create Java (text-based) programs for their competition robots. Android Studio offers great flexibility when writing a program for a competition robot.
Managing Your Control System Resources
Computer Vision and Object Detection

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Additional Resources

We want your season to be as easy as possible, so we have compiled all of the resources we think you will need to be successful. If you can’t find what you need, please don’t hesitate to email firsttechchallenge@firstinspires.org. Be sure to add this page to your Favorites or Bookmarks and check back in to see any new resources we add

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Youth Team Member Registration can be completed through new Express Enrollment application (U.S. & Canada) or the FIRST® Dashboard (Global) and is for youth team members who have been invited to an existing team. To register your youth, please see instructions below for coaches/mentors and parents/guardians of youth participants.
FIRST requires all youth team members to register. Youth team members who have not registered will not be permitted to participate in FIRST remote and in-person team meetings, events, or competitions
Teams spend a significant amount of time designing, building, programming their robots, and learning what it takes to be part of a team. For many teams, competitions are the reward for all their hard work throughout the season. However, FIRST Tech Challenge is more than a robot competition; in addition to robot matches, teams are also eligible to win judged awards. Choosing award winners is a difficult task and judges take the responsibility very seriously. The judged awards represent a positive way to recognize teams who embody important values like Gracious Professionalism™, teamwork, creativity, innovation, and the value of the engineering design process.
Below is a list of the awards; specific criteria is outlined in the Game Manual.
  • FIRST Dean’s List
  • Inspire Award
  • Think Award
  • Connect Award
  • Innovate Award sponsored by RTX
  • Design Award
  • Motivate Award
  • Control Award
  • Compass Award (optional)
  • Judges Choice Award (optional)

Season 2024-2025

During the 2024-2025 FIRST® DIVE℠ season, presented by Qualcomm, teams will use their expertise to explore life beneath the ocean surface. Along the way, we will discover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans. Join us as we explore the future.

Registration is now open for the new season of the FIRST Tech challenge ITALY

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