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Review of Week 1 Robots | FIRST Tech Challenge
Plenty of FIRST Tech Challenge teams participate in some form of "Robot in 3 days" style challenge - here's just a few of them from this first week of building.
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Видео

Commentary: Tech Update 2024 | FIRST Tech Challenge
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I recently recorded a tech update for FIRST Tech Challenge. Here are some of the things I didn't say in that video. Subscribe and stuff.
Field Setup Advice for 2024 | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Advice to help with setting up the INTO THE DEEP playing field. It might save you some time! Thank you to Michael Walker for timelapse footage of the final field assembly. Field Setup Guide: ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/file/ftc/game/fieldguide Subscribe and stuff.
Studica Robotics | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Thanks to Studica Robotics for sending parts to give away at our local kickoff event. Check out their catalog: www.studica.com/first-tech-challenge
2024 FIRST Championship in Review
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I just got home from the 2024 FIRST Championship, working as a FIRST Technical Advisor for the FIRST Tech Challenge Franklin Division. Let's talk about the event and some of the things that happened.
League Finances | FIRST Tech Challenge
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You can donate to the Orlando Robotics Foundation here: donate.stripe.com/eVa8A63oQ0drcF2aEE Managing FIRST Tech Challenge league finances requires a lot of support. I have some thoughts.
Looking Back at the Florida Championship | FIRST Tech Challenge
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A brief reflection on my time at the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge Florida Championship.
First Aid Kits | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Showing off my first aid kit from the recent Florida Championship FIRST Tech Challenge event.
Automatic Video Switching for FIRST Tech Challenge
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Find FTC Switcher and other resources at ftaj.me Direct download: assets.ftaj.me/ftcswitcher/FTC Switcher.dmg Source code: github.com/aj-foster/ftcswitcher Want to build your own? MatchEventStream API: github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/scorekeeper/wiki/API-Documentation#matcheventstream ATEM Switchers SDK: www.blackmagicdesign.com/developer/product/atem Leave a comment with your feedback, and enj...
Gamepad Calibration | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Did you know that some gamepads calibrate their joysticks when you plug them in?
Fixing a Loose Driver Hub Battery | FIRST Tech Challenge
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To an FTA, Gaffer Tape is everything that duck tape was supposed to be. Read more about troubleshooting the Driver Hub here: docs.revrobotics.com/duo-control/troubleshooting-the-control-system/driver-hub-troubleshooting/driver-hub-battery-troubleshooting
REV Driver Hub | FIRST Tech Challenge
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The REV Robotics Driver Hub wirelessly controls FIRST Tech Challenge robots. Suggest introductory content in the comments, and subscribe to see it go live.
REV Expansion Hub | FIRST Tech Challenge
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The REV Robotics Expansion Hub extends the capabilities of a FIRST Tech Challenge robot. Suggest introductory content in the comments, and subscribe to see it go live.
Livestreaming Events | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Livestreaming Events | FIRST Tech Challenge
REV Control Hub | FIRST Tech Challenge
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REV Control Hub | FIRST Tech Challenge
Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving
Field Inspection | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Field Inspection | FIRST Tech Challenge
On Sale: DualSense Controller | FIRST Tech Challenge
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On Sale: DualSense Controller | FIRST Tech Challenge
Please Make a Pre-Match Checklist | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Please Make a Pre-Match Checklist | FIRST Tech Challenge
Practice Match Timer | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Practice Match Timer | FIRST Tech Challenge
Install the Scoring Software | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Install the Scoring Software | FIRST Tech Challenge
An FTA's Pre-Event Ritual | FIRST Tech Challenge
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An FTA's Pre-Event Ritual | FIRST Tech Challenge
Battery Beak | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Battery Beak | FIRST Tech Challenge
Install Android Studio on macOS | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Install Android Studio on macOS | FIRST Tech Challenge
Install Android Studio on Windows | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Install Android Studio on Windows | FIRST Tech Challenge
REV Hardware Client | FIRST Tech Challenge
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REV Hardware Client | FIRST Tech Challenge
Cutting Field Tile Teeth | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Cutting Field Tile Teeth | FIRST Tech Challenge
Field Assembly Tips | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Field Assembly Tips | FIRST Tech Challenge
Counting and Storing Pixels | FIRST Tech Challenge
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Counting and Storing Pixels | FIRST Tech Challenge
New Field? Do This First | FIRST Tech Challenge
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New Field? Do This First | FIRST Tech Challenge

Комментарии

  • @jackb43452
    @jackb43452 2 дня назад

    Thanks for not including the miss with Great Scott! 😅

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ День назад

      Hey, it's only week 1 - there's plenty of time for driver practice!

  • @TheIndubitables20077
    @TheIndubitables20077 2 дня назад

    Thank you for the kind words!

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 2 дня назад

      Nice work! Can’t wait to see how it changes this season.

  • @texasdiaz
    @texasdiaz 8 дней назад

    Be sure to deburr any sharp metal edges before getting started!

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 8 дней назад

      I noticed that guidance was added in a later release - good addition. We noticed things were pretty sharp when setting up for our kickoff event.

  • @the___shark
    @the___shark Месяц назад

    With the new robot sign rules do you think teams will be able to make a bumper similar to the ones in FRC that could act as their robot sign?

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 9 дней назад

      I have enough duck cloth and pool noodles lying around from my FRC days that we could probably make some really nice mini-bumpers.

  • @the___shark
    @the___shark Месяц назад

    55:50 to me this seems like something that would be done during field inspection with either a rectangular sizing tool or potentially a part of the field this is relevant to

  • @frankv954
    @frankv954 Месяц назад

    Hey AJ, By any chance, is there a discord where all of us FTA's can gather information , tips & tricks and have a good time together generally, think it would help a lot of us! greetings from Europe!

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Месяц назад

      I'm not aware of any volunteer-focused discord servers. This is a great idea though! Feel free to find me on the unofficial FIRST Tech Challenge discord in the meantime.

  • @censingstream6072
    @censingstream6072 Месяц назад

    im only an hour in, so im not sure if this was brought up as a possibility, but maybe "arena" is the wall, and field refers to the actual tiles

  • @censingstream6072
    @censingstream6072 Месяц назад

    I cant believe I missed the stream😭

  • @dylanryder9509
    @dylanryder9509 4 месяца назад

    Awesome reflection. As an FTC team mentor, I say thank you for volunteering at the event! My students are hoping to contact you with a request to use a bit of your video in their own recap - with citations and links to your channel, of course. Is there a best way to reach out to you directly to show you their unpublished edit? Thanks again!

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 3 месяца назад

      Sorry for the delay; I’m still working on setting up a public email address for the channel. If you still want to use any of my video, feel free! No need to share the unpublished edit.

  • @ethanbuckle7180
    @ethanbuckle7180 4 месяца назад

    Awesome FTA, well done. I have see you around both times my team has been at worlds and now I get to hear a little more about what you do! What an interesting and unique perspective , all of this was incredibly interesting Texpand #18763

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 4 месяца назад

      Thanks! It was great to worth with you all on Franklin division this year. Congratulations on winning it all!

  • @Foxylady-gm2qq
    @Foxylady-gm2qq 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for showing team 7341 F.R.E.N.C.H.F.R.I.E.S the all Girl Scout team. They had a blast this year. #Firstlikeagirl

  • @Quick5764
    @Quick5764 4 месяца назад

    hello

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 4 месяца назад

      Hello!

  • @alexbattikha
    @alexbattikha 4 месяца назад

    thanks for being such an amazing and supportive FTA for the franklin division! :) - alex from The Clueless #11212

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 4 месяца назад

      Congratulations for winning it all! Awesome to see you represent Franklin division all the way through.

  • @ftc10355
    @ftc10355 4 месяца назад

    It's interesting to see a perspective from an FTA! I really appreciate all the effort that the volunteers go through to make sure competition runs smoothly and fairly. This year felt like a very smooth operation, last year was fantastic as well but a number of small changes this year made such amazing impacts on how enjoyable the championship was. I'll definitely have to check out that match switcher app as I (a senior from the team) get started volunteering in my region next year, it seems really useful!! Awesome High quality video! and of course #WeAreAllDragons

  • @MarissaGonzalez-e8m
    @MarissaGonzalez-e8m 5 месяцев назад

    Our REV Driver Hub will not turn on. Do you know why or any suggestions?

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 5 месяцев назад

      You might need to remove the battery and try turning it on while plugged in to USB-C power. REV also have a battery calibration procedure on their documentation site that may help.

  • @SeoExpertKabir
    @SeoExpertKabir 5 месяцев назад

    Hi, Your Content is So Nice, Do Proper Video SEO & Optimization. Its So Importent to get More Organic Views.

  • @mohamedelkmeshi2147
    @mohamedelkmeshi2147 6 месяцев назад

    What if I want to do the same thing with OBS how can I assess this API? I couldn't find API docs

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 6 месяцев назад

      Great question! The API docs for the local copy of the scoring system are in the GitHub wiki for that repository. You're looking for the MatchEventStream API. github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/scorekeeper/wiki/API-Documentation#matcheventstream

  • @Kylew403
    @Kylew403 6 месяцев назад

    This looks really cool. I work with @ftcpenn we just started streaming this year. Any chance there will be a version that will run on windows or for OBS vs the Black Magic software?

  • @DrawThatRedstone
    @DrawThatRedstone 6 месяцев назад

    Just got recommended this -- this is really cool! I've had way too many unfortunate experiences where camera switching is janky, hopefully this is a great way of encouraging more professional/easy to setup livestreams

  • @mankifg
    @mankifg 7 месяцев назад

    Great effort :)

  • @ftc10195
    @ftc10195 8 месяцев назад

    Safety glasses are also a good item to include!

  • @miketwalker86
    @miketwalker86 8 месяцев назад

    As an FTA here in Florida, I got a sneak peak on this advice before our meets and AJ had the chance to film this. This fix helped me with a few teams with intermittent power issues. Definitely solid advice that I would highly recommend.

  • @MrRight-uv9vb
    @MrRight-uv9vb 9 месяцев назад

    Very interesting

  • @raresnagy3476
    @raresnagy3476 10 месяцев назад

    This is amazingly wholesome. You reminded me of why I'm still FTC-ing

  • @billyschweisguth1383
    @billyschweisguth1383 10 месяцев назад

    Happy Thanksgiving AJ! Thank you so much for all you do for the FTC community - especially the Orlando Robotics League. Our meets definitely wouldn’t run as smooth without you, and I certainly won’t forget when you helped 5070 through all of our control hub issues at a meet!

  • @ylexot007
    @ylexot007 11 месяцев назад

    I have an idea for you which I think will be good for the leagues who have to set up and break down fields multiple times. Store the pixels on the yellow poles from the trusses. Use one of the discs that goes under the tiles on the end that has the bolt and tighten it on there with one of the wingnuts. On the other end, I think a simple/cheap pipe clamp could be used to prevent the pixels from coming off. You could even add some small marks on the poles to count pixels. If you like the idea, spread the word! Coach Reese, 16626 - Radical Raiders

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 11 месяцев назад

      Love it! I don't have access to our field elements at the moment, else I'd try it out myself and make a quick video.

  • @robsweeten204
    @robsweeten204 Год назад

    Hello. We purchased a Huskylens. Do you know of any teams that could mentor us on its use? We are trying to get it hooked up to the Rev Control Hub.

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Год назад

      I just got one as well! At the moment I'm not sure if any local teams are using it, and since support for the device just landed in version 9.0 of the SDK, I haven't seen any up-to-date tutorials yet. It's on my list of things to learn, but no guarantees on timing unfortunately.

  • @censingstream6072
    @censingstream6072 Год назад

    Don’t want the backdrop to crack…

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Год назад

      Not on the video, but I accidentally destroyed one of the screw holes on the backdrop front. Lots of superglue later and you can hardly tell.

  • @jackb43452
    @jackb43452 Год назад

    If I am looking to buy tiles for a new field to practice on, do you think I'm best off going with the AndyMark?

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Год назад

      AndyMark is definitely the choice recommended by FIRST. Any other choice (like the VEX) would be because you want to save money over the years or if your workspace is a particularly dry environment with static issues.

  • @NerdvanaRobotics
    @NerdvanaRobotics Год назад

    This is a great resource! So happy to see teams in FL doing things like this 😊

  • @ryandriemeyer7606
    @ryandriemeyer7606 Год назад

    In my opinion, the Compass award is special since it means the team took the time to recognize an individual even though there is no direct judging or competitive advantage to doing it. There is often little recognition given to the amazing mentors and coaches in FTC, and this goes a long way to showcasing some of the outstanding work that is done to support teams. I would encourage more teams to apply for this award: even a simple video is enough! Many events will play all the submissions during breaks or something like that, so even if it doesn't win, it will be shown! Starting in Freight Frenzy, I made sure to spend time on a video submission for each of our competitions, from league championship to worlds, and it's always a ton of fun to put together.

  • @robsweeten204
    @robsweeten204 Год назад

    Hello. I love the videos. I just checked our plugs. They are from 3 years ago but they only charge at 5v. I wonder if we should purchase others and at least bump up a little.

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Год назад

      If you can find one at 12V, I definitely recommend having one on hand for fast charging between matches. But the good news is, you can still get by with what you have.

    • @pmrobotics
      @pmrobotics 9 месяцев назад

      @@FTAAJ I just checked my charger from a recently purchased REV Driver Hub (< 1 year), and it's also a 5V / 2000mA plug. Another team I work with also has the 5V / 2000mA plug, (purchased within the last month). So if REV says it's super-important to use their charging brick to calibrate batteries, shouldn't we see some consistency in the charging bricks? I'd also be a little surprised if REV is supplying PD-capable charging bricks with the hubs... I think I would have definitely noticed that in the 5 or 6 hubs we've purchased. Still, this video has been very useful to us. I wish REV would give a few more details about how hubs / battery calibration and troubleshooting works -- I've asked via REV support but they just answered with "we're working on a large update" answer and no details.

    • @pmrobotics
      @pmrobotics 9 месяцев назад

      @@FTAAJ Also, I'm curious if the (REV) charging brick you show in the video has a USB-C or USB-A output port? All of the Driver Hub chargers I've received have USB-A ports and the standard REV orange USB-A to USB-C cable. (I guess I'm asking.... are you sure you have the REV charging adapter that comes with the Driver Hub?)

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ 9 месяцев назад

      Great notes. I suspect the chargers are the easiest thing for REV to replace for cost purposes, and I bet the USB-A / 5V-only chargers were much cheaper than the one I received originally. I purchased my Driver Hub in July 2021 for reference, and it came with a UGREEN brand charger ($$$). If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to see some pictures of what they're sending out today - especially the fine print. I'm on the FTC discord as ajfoster if you have an account there.

  • @ryandriemeyer7606
    @ryandriemeyer7606 Год назад

    Loved getting jumpscared at Powerplay worlds with the competition fields being all shrunk and the practice fields being the old ones!

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Год назад

      Looking forward to (probably) having the opposite problem next year.

  • @robsweeten204
    @robsweeten204 Год назад

    Thanks for the video and channel.

  • @RedCocoon
    @RedCocoon Год назад

    RUclips recommended this to me and I have no clue what this is but hell yeah cheaper tape!

    • @FTAAJ
      @FTAAJ Год назад

      Hey, you’ve got to take savings wherever you can.