Fwd: FTC Email Blast for Coaches and Mentors - Event Readiness

Begin forwarded message:

Dear FTC Mentors and Coaches:

 

An email blast is the best way we know to communicate information to you that is directly related to the success of your team.  It's sometimes a challenge to strike the right balance between not enough information and information overload, and we're sure that sometimes it seems as though we're bombarding you with email.  We want you to know that without some of this important information, your team will not be prepared when they arrive at their event.  We want you and your team to have fun and to be successful at the competitions you attend, so please make sure that you share the information contained in this email with the students on your team.

 

The following information is key to the success of your team:

 

For New Teams:  Getting Started with Tetrix

This presentation provides an introduction to design and programming, and is an excellent way to become familiar with the kit of parts and basic programming concepts.

 

For All Teams:  The Field Controller Station

This software is what your team will run on their computer, and it tells your teams robot when to start and stop in the competition.  A robot will not pass software inspection without this product.

 

For All Teams:  Competition Templates

The template is the framework for your software program.  It helps your robot to communicate with the Field Controller Station.  A robot will not pass software inspection without the appropriate template.