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---
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type: training-material
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source: Chief Delphi thread + Spectrum 3847
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date: 2026-05-03
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growth: seed
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---
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# FRC Learning Resources
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Curated from community recommendations and the Chief Delphi thread on best FRC learning resources.
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## Official Documentation
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### FRC Docs
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**https://frc-docs.readthedocs.io/en/develop**
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The official FIRST Robotics Competition documentation. Covers:
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- Robot hardware and wiring
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- WPILib programming
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- Control system setup
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- Game manual references
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---
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## Team Resources
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### Spectrum 3847 — Design Concepts Presentation
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**Google Slides:** https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1whyvTc-HmHIQoMQok2rVF6ahzuzkDI1A4BrMUjpHwMc/edit
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**Topics covered:**
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- History of design contests (Paper Airplane, Auto Racing, MIT 2.70)
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- Woodie Flowers and the origins of competitive robotics
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- What FIRST Robotics is about
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- The Compass Alliance philosophy
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- Things you should learn: CAD, shop tools, 3D printing, electronics, programming, communication
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- Design is a Passionate Process (Alexander Slocum)
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- Karthik's TED Talk on team leadership
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### The Compass Alliance
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**https://www.thecompassalliance.org**
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A team-driven resource hub. (Note: site may have access issues)
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## Community Resources
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### Chief Delphi Forum
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**https://www.chiefdelphi.com/**
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The primary community forum for FRC. Where:
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- Teams share designs and advice
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- Mentors discuss best practices
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- Students ask technical questions
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- Alumni stay connected
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**Also useful for:** Monitoring FRC trends and historical data. Good source to check periodically for new techniques, game history, and team innovations.
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> **MrC Monitoring:** Focused Chief Delphi sweeps January–March (FRC build season) to catch emerging trends and game-specific discussions.
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---
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## Key Learning Areas
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| Area | Resource |
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| Robot wiring | FRC Docs + 2890 Electrical L1 slides |
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| Programming | FRC Docs + WPILib |
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| CAD / Design | Spectrum 3847 presentation |
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| Team culture | Spectrum 3847, Woodie Flowers talks |
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| Mechanical | 2890 Mechanical L1-L3 slides |
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---
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## For 2890 Students
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Start with the 2890 training slides in this wiki. Use these external resources to supplement:
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1. **Electrical track** → FRC Docs for wiring reference
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2. **Programming track** → FRC Docs for WPILib
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3. **Design/Mechanical** → Spectrum 3847 presentation
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4. **Team culture** → Karthik's TED Talk (search online) |