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type: training-material
domain: general
subdomain: canonical-resources
level: 1
tags: [first-inspires, technical-resources, cad, mechanical, prototyping, tools]
status: active
source: https://www.firstinspires.org/resources/library/frc/technical-resources
growth: tree
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# FIRST Technical Resources — Official FRC Training Library

**Source:** https://www.firstinspires.org/resources/library/frc/technical-resources
**Authority:** Official FIRST Inspires resource library
**Purpose:** Canonical training references for FRC students and mentors

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## Why This Matters

This is the official FIRST-endorsed training resource list. When 2890-claw doesn't have a specific training module, these are the go-to references. Think of it as the textbook spine for FRC education.

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## Mechanical


- **Prototyping 101** — Core prototyping principles and methods
- **TCA Worksheets** — Mechanism design, manufacturing planning
- **Common Bolt Sizes Guide** — Reference for standard fasteners
- **Suggested Tools List** — What your team actually needs
- **NASA RAP Robotics Design Guide** — Design methodology from NASA
- **ReCalc** — Engineering calculators
- **AMB Robotics Calculator** — Specific robotics calculations


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## CAD


- **Design 101** — Foundational CAD design principles
- **973 RAMP Videos** — Sketching and linkages (Team 973)
- **SOLIDWORKS Student Design Team Tools** — Official SOLIDWORKS resources


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## Electrical

_(Full section available at source URL)_

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## Programming

_(Full section available at source URL)_

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## How to Use This in Training

1. **Level 1 students** → Start with Prototyping 101 and Suggested Tools
2. **CAD track** → Design 101 + 973 RAMP videos before anything else
3. **All tracks** → Bookmark this page as the canonical reference
4. **When unsure** → "What does FIRST's official resource say?" is always the right first question

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**Note:** This page has multiple sections. Pull specific subsections as needed for curriculum building.