FTC ROBOTICS

The most advanced program at camp. Students work with professional CAD tools, operate a real 2×2 Sheapko CNC Router with VFD spindle, print on Bambu 3D printers, and master FTC Odometry for precision autonomous navigation.

CADPro Design Tools

CNCReal Machining

3DBambu Printers

ODOFTC Odometry

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FOUR POWERFUL DISCIPLINES

FTC Program Sub-Courses

The FTC program covers four interconnected engineering disciplines. Students can enroll in specific sub-courses or the full FTC program. Click any course for full details.

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SOLIDWORKS CAD

Industry-standard 3D CAD software used by professional engineers. Design FTC robot parts, assemblies, and mechanisms from scratch with full parametric modeling.

3D MODELINGPARAMETRICASSEMBLIESDRAWINGS

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ONSHAPE CAD

Cloud-based professional CAD platform built for collaborative team design. Learn browser-based 3D modeling and real-time collaboration used by FTC teams worldwide.

CLOUD CADCOLLABORATIONFTC STANDARD

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CNC ROUTER

Classroom instruction + hands-on operation of a 2×2 Sheapko CNC Router with VFD spindle. Machine real parts: toolpaths, feeds, speeds, materials, and safety protocols.

G-CODETOOLPATHSCAMREAL PARTS

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3D PRINTING

Print on Bambu P1S, P2S, and HTD printers — some of the fastest and most precise consumer FDM printers available. From slicer to print: materials, settings, and supports.

BAMBU P1SBAMBU P2SBAMBU HTDFDM

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ODOMETRY MASTERCLASS

FTC Odometry

A comprehensive deep-dive into FTC Odometry — the technology that enables precise autonomous robot navigation on the 12×12 ft FTC field.

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DEAD RECKONING FUNDAMENTALS

Learn how robots estimate position from encoder data. Understand dead reckoning, encoder integration, and the fundamental math behind position tracking.

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MATRIX KINEMATICS

Apply SE(2) matrix mathematics for precise pose representation. Understand rotation matrices, homogeneous transforms, and coordinate frame conversions.

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2-WHEEL PINPOINT ODOMETRY

Master 2-wheel + IMU odometry using goBILDA Pinpoint. The most accessible high-precision system for FTC teams, handling all integration internally.

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3-WHEEL ODOMETRY

Implement 3-wheel dead wheel pods for heading-independent position tracking. Build and tune a full 3-wheel odometry system from scratch.

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PRODUCTION CODE PATTERNS

Write robust, maintainable FTC Java code. Thread-safe odometry engines, 100Hz update loops, FTC Dashboard visualization, and error propagation analysis.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Systematic debugging of odometry drift, encoder slip, and heading error. Learn diagnostic tools and competitive troubleshooting strategies.

Build Like a Professional Engineer

The FTC program gives students real-world engineering skills. CAD, CNC, 3D Printing, and autonomous robotics — all in one summer.

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