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From: MrC <mrc@fabric>
Date: Sun, 3 May 2026 19:13:04 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Add FRC learning resources from Chief Delphi thread

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