FIRST Tech Challenge Blocks

Blocks is a drag-and-drop graphical language specifically designed for programming FIRST Tech Challenge robots. It is based on Google's Blockly. The latest released version can be found by using Google Play Store from an Android device with Internet access and searching for FTC Robot Controller. You can install it on your Robot Controller phone and the companion FTC Driver Station app (also found on Play Store) on your Driver Station phone.

• FIRST's Tutorial on FTC Blocks

• Blocks Programming Guide

• Blocks Programming Autonomous Mode

• Blocks Reference Manual

• Online Instruction
  • Blocks Video Tutorials
  • Touch Sensor Tutorial by team Total Chaos

• FIRST's sub-forum that provides support for Blocks

• ORTOP FTC Blocks Programming Resources

• How-to Information
  • Printing an opmode
  • Copying Blocks opmode from one phone to another
  • Using Blocks offline editor

• Sample opmodes

• Advanced Topics
  • Indentifying Vuforia VuMarks
  • Using an External Webcam with the Control Hub
  • Using an External UVC Camera and a Powered USB Hub
  • Using Computer Vision in FTC