From ca96cd797f7e3b9a780f38b8da17bb7021840a4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FTC Engineering Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:38:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Created Required Materials (markdown) --- Required-Materials.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Required-Materials.md diff --git a/Required-Materials.md b/Required-Materials.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6249bf2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Required-Materials.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +This wiki contains tutorials that demonstrate how to configure, program, and operate the FTC control system. In order to complete the tutorials, you will need to have the following materials available: + +| Required Item(s) | Image | +| ----------- | :---: | +| Two (2) _FIRST_-approved Android smartphones* | 2 Android Phones | +| A Google account to access the Google Play store* | | +| Wireless Internet access. | | +| Laptop with WiFi capability* | | +| Javascript-enabled web browser* | | +| REV Robotics Expansion Hub (REV-31-1153) | | +| Switch, Cable, & Bracket (REV-31-1387) | | +| Tamiya to XT30 Adapter (REV-31-1382) | | +| _FIRST_-approved 12V Battery* | | +| _FIRST_-approved 12V motor & cable* | | +| Anderson to JST VH Cable (REV-31-1381) | | +| 180-Degree Standard Scale Servo | | +| Color Sensor with 4-Pin Cable (REV-31-1154) | | +| Touch Sensor with 4-Pin Cable (REV-31-1425) | | +| USB Type A male to type mini-B male cable | | +| Two (2) micro USB OTG adapters | | +| Logitech F310 USB Gamepad | | + +### *Notes Regarding Required Materials + +1. For a list of _FIRST_-approved Android smartphones, refer to the current FTC Game Manual Part 1 (rule \). +2. Google _gmail_ accounts are available for free from Google. +3. The tutorials assume that you are using a Microsoft Windows 7, 8, or 10 laptop as your programming device. Make sure that you have all of the current service packs and system updates installed for your Windows machine. +4. If you are using a different type of machine (such as a Chromebook, Android Tablet, etc.) as your programming device, the steps might differ slightly on how to access the Programming Server on the Robot Controller. Refer to your device's user documentation for details on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network. +5. _FIRST_ recommends Google's Chrome web browser for accessing the Programming Server on the Robot Controller. +6. For a list of _FIRST_-approved 12V batteries, refer to the current FTC Game Manual Part 1 (rule \). +7. For a list of _FIRST_-approved 12V motors, refer to the current FTC Game Manual Part 1 (rule \).