From 98ccdedd14a2b05ab9817b2fec0d74e159ae3905 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FTC Engineering Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:16:17 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Updated Home (markdown) --- Home.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/Home.md b/Home.md index e5c08c1..2c16fd9 100644 --- a/Home.md +++ b/Home.md @@ -2,6 +2,13 @@ This wiki provides information about using the _FIRST_ Tech Challenge (FTC) control system. It is a "living document" and is intended to be a central repository for information on how to configure, program, operate, and troubleshoot the FTC control system. +### New to the _FIRST_ Tech Challenge? + +Are you new to the _FIRST_ Tech Challenge? Would you like to learn the basics of operating the _Control System_ that is used by FTC teams to build a competition robot? If so, then the following links will help you get started: +* [About the FIRST Tech Challenge and Its Control System](The-FTC-Control-System) +* [Choosing a Programming Tool](Choosing-a-Programming-Tool) +* [ Getting Started (Blocks Tutorial) ](Blocks-Tutorial) +

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You can navigate the sections of this Wiki by using the sidebar located on the right hand side of this web page (see example screenshot above). Click on a section heading to navigate to the topic. From 8cd1cc208920c600fa9af831e3cdd77aa8df4087 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FTC Engineering Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:17:29 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Updated Home (markdown) --- Home.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/Home.md b/Home.md index 2c16fd9..c4aa2d4 100644 --- a/Home.md +++ b/Home.md @@ -9,9 +9,10 @@ Are you new to the _FIRST_ Tech Challenge? Would you like to learn the basics o * [Choosing a Programming Tool](Choosing-a-Programming-Tool) * [ Getting Started (Blocks Tutorial) ](Blocks-Tutorial) -

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+### Navigating the Wiki +You can navigate the sections of this Wiki by using the sidebar located on the right hand side of this web page (see example screenshot below). Click on a section heading to navigate to the topic. -You can navigate the sections of this Wiki by using the sidebar located on the right hand side of this web page (see example screenshot above). Click on a section heading to navigate to the topic. +

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### Additional Information For additional information about using the _FIRST_ Tech Challenge control system, check out the official _FIRST_ Tech Challenge videos on YouTube: From b094c29710e2a6fc67354f58b72913bfc96971ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FTC Engineering Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:20:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Updated Blocks Tutorial (markdown) --- Blocks-Tutorial.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Blocks-Tutorial.md b/Blocks-Tutorial.md index bdfddeb..ec6c008 100644 --- a/Blocks-Tutorial.md +++ b/Blocks-Tutorial.md @@ -1,5 +1,9 @@ ### Introduction -The FTC Blocks Programming Tool is a visual design tool that lets programmers use a web browser to create, edit and save their op modes. This tool is recommended for novice programmers and for users who prefer to design their op modes visually, using a drag-and-drop interface. +This tutorial will take you step-by-step through the process of configuring, programming, and operating your Control System. This tutorial uses the _Blocks Programming Tool_ to help you get started quickly. + +The FTC Blocks Programming Tool is a visual design tool that lets programmers use a web browser to create, edit and save their _op modes_. + +_FIRST_ recommends getting starting with Blocks, even if you are an experienced programmer. Using Blocks is the _easiest_ and _fastest_ way to get acquainted with the FTC Control System!

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