FTC Robotics | CAD, CNC Machining, 3D Printing & Odometry | Leap Coderz Summer Camp 2026
⚙️ FTC ROBOTICS · SUMMER 2026
ADVANCED ENGINEERING PROGRAM

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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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Why Choose FTC Robotics
at Leap Coderz?

FTC Robotics is our most advanced engineering track — built for students ready to go beyond block coding and basic builds. Students design real parts in professional CAD software, machine them on an actual CNC Router, print on Bambu 3D printers, and master the odometry systems that power precision autonomous navigation on the competition field.

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PROFESSIONAL CAD

Students learn both SolidWorks and OnShape — the same industry-standard CAD platforms used by professional engineers and top FTC teams worldwide.

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REAL CNC MACHINING

Classroom instruction plus hands-on operation of a real 2×2 Sheapko CNC Router with VFD spindle. Students machine actual parts from their own CAD designs.

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3D PRINTING MASTERY

Print on Bambu P1S, P2S, and HTD printers — fast, precise consumer FDM printers. Students go from slicer settings to finished, functional parts.

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FTC ODOMETRY

A deep dive into precision autonomous navigation — dead reckoning, matrix kinematics, 2-wheel and 3-wheel odometry systems, and production-grade code.

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DESIGN-TO-BUILD PIPELINE

Students take a part from concept to CAD model to CAM toolpath to finished physical component — the same pipeline used by real engineering teams.

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SAFETY & SHOP PRACTICE

Every hands-on session includes proper safety protocol training for CNC and 3D printing equipment, building habits that carry into real shop environments.

The Most Advanced STEM Engineering Track at Leap Coderz

From first CAD sketch to a machined, printed, and coded robot component — FTC Robotics gives students a true engineering pipeline experience.

2CAD PLATFORMS
3BAMBU PRINTERS
1REAL CNC ROUTER
ProGRADE EQUIPMENT
FOUR POWERFUL DISCIPLINES

FTC Program Sub-Courses

The FTC program covers four interconnected engineering disciplines. Students can focus on specific sub-courses or take the full FTC program. Click any course below for full details.

CAD
SolidWorks CAD
Industry-Standard 3D Modeling
  • Full parametric 3D modeling
  • Robot parts and assemblies
  • Engineering drawings
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CAD
OnShape CAD
Cloud-Based Team Design
  • Browser-based 3D modeling
  • Real-time collaboration
  • FTC team-standard platform
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MACHINING
CNC Router
2×2 Sheapko · VFD Spindle
  • G-code and toolpaths
  • CAM software fundamentals
  • Real part machining
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MANUFACTURING
3D Printing
Bambu P1S · P2S · HTD
  • Slicer software and settings
  • Materials and supports
  • FDM print troubleshooting
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EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

Professional FTC Equipment

All equipment is provided at Leap Coderz. Students work with the same professional-grade CAD software, machining hardware, and 3D printers used by top FTC teams and real engineering shops.

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SOLIDWORKS & ONSHAPE

Full access to both industry-standard CAD platforms — parametric desktop modeling and cloud-based collaborative design.

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2×2 SHEAPKO CNC ROUTER

A real CNC Router with VFD spindle for hands-on manufacturing class and practical machining of student-designed parts.

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BAMBU P1S / P2S / HTD

Three Bambu 3D printer models available — fast, precise consumer-grade FDM printers for functional part production.

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ODOMETRY HARDWARE

goBILDA Pinpoint sensors, encoders, and dead-wheel pods for hands-on 2-wheel and 3-wheel odometry system builds.

ODOMETRY MASTERCLASS

FTC Odometry Deep Dive

A comprehensive masterclass on FTC Odometry — the technology that enables precise autonomous robot navigation on the 12×12 ft FTC field.

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DEAD RECKONING

Learn how robots estimate position from encoder data, including encoder integration and the math behind position tracking.

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MATRIX KINEMATICS

Apply SE(2) matrix math for pose representation — rotation matrices, homogeneous transforms, coordinate conversions.

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2-WHEEL PINPOINT

Master 2-wheel + IMU odometry using goBILDA Pinpoint — the most accessible high-precision system for FTC teams.

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3-WHEEL ODOMETRY

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

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PRODUCTION CODE

Write robust FTC Java code — thread-safe odometry engines, 100Hz update loops, FTC Dashboard visualization.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Systematic debugging of odometry drift, encoder slip, and heading error with real diagnostic strategies.

SKILLS YOUR CHILD GAINS
CAD Modeling SolidWorks OnShape CNC Machining CAM Programming 3D Printing Odometry Systems FTC Java Manufacturing Safety Design for Manufacturing Problem Solving Precision Engineering

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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