FIRST Tech Challenge Blocks Programming Video Tutorials

FIRST YouTube videos on Blocks Programming

Connect to Programming Mode

Writing an Op Mode

Saving and Running an Op Mode

Moving Forward and Backward

Turning

Rotate Servos

Gamepads Using Joysticks

'Gamepads Using Buttons

Gamepads Using Triggers

Save Early Save Often

Using a Color Sensor Part 1

Using a Color Sensor Part 2

Debugging Using Telemetry

Line Following Debugging Using Telemetry

Using Motor Encoders

Ensure that your robot will pass Field Inspection

REV IMU Introduction

Using REV IMU for Navigation

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Other Videos

Videos by Bruce Schafer of ORTOP

Using FTC Blocks Programming to Recognize RELIC RECOVERY VuMarks

Following a Line during the Autonomous Period with Blocks Programming

Since posting this video the author has done some more testing. The REV color sensor is very sensitive to its distance from the mat. Slight increases or decreases in distance from the mat will change the percentage light detected. To get a good range of readings that distinguish the mat from colored tape on the mat, you may need to adjust the sensor up or down. (There is also a newer version of this video.)

Ensuring Your Robot Will Stop During Autonomous Period Using Blocks Programming

Helping your robot pass inspection and behave correctly on the field.

Introduction to the REV Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Using the REV Hub’s Built-In Gyroscope to Control a Robot’s Path

Introduction to Using Tensor Flow for Tracking Rover Ruckus Minerals

Using Tensor Flow to Find and Grab Rover Ruckus Gold Minerals

Using Tensor Flow to Seek, Find and Touch a SKYSTONE