Get a solid start to your season with our FTC StarterBot for the 2026-2027 Season: BIOBUZZ™ (presented by RTX)! Featuring a Mecanum Wheels chassis, a GripForce Gecko™ Wheel intake, and a shooter mechanism to launch POLLEN, this bot is the perfect starting place for your season.
Ri3D starts today at 4 PM CT! Watch FTC Team #11329, I.C.E., build live from goBILDA® HQ, while FTC Team #25609, LOAD Robotics, builds right alongside them from their own shop.
Find the stream here:
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Our StarterBot Resource Guides are now live! They include assembly instructions, example code, and STEP files to help you start building a highly capable robot right out of the gate.
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Ri3D returns September 13th–15th, bringing three days of building, testing, and rapid innovation as teams take on BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX.
Live from 4–9 PM CT with special guests I.C.E. Robotics and check-ins with our remote Ri3D team LOAD Robotics!
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Many have asked how this photo was made. This is my explanation.
The ISS rotates about its pitch axis as it orbits Earth at 17,000mph to keep its nadir view constant. Because of this long exposure photography turns stars into arced lines.
Sidereal clock drives on Earth match the planet's rotation to see stars clearly. I knew one designed for space could do this too.
So a camera mount was custom built at @RITtigers to rotate once every 90 minutes using a 60 to 90 toothed gear system, cancelling out the orbital motion of ISS and allowing the capture of distant stars as fixed points!
In essence, it is a a rotational coil spring powered analog star tracker. It was machined out of aluminum and is entirely mechanical to bypass NASA's strict electrical requirements for cargo. We had to get creative!
After Expedition 72 it was safely returned to Earth and is to be displayed at RIT. Which I am pleased to say because a similar barn door tracker I made from spare parts on Expedition 6 for nighttime city photography was destroyed in an atmospheric trash disposal!
Photography is an important part of sharing the journey to new frontiers for all people of Earth!
Need to connect an XT30 power source to an XT60 system? This 150mm adaptor does it cleanly. Plug in, power up, and get back to building. https://t.co/wpyrkuz59j
Give your FTC intake a grip upgrade. Our Silicone Rubber Tubing delivers long-lasting flexibility, dependable traction, and the compliance needed to conform to game pieces for consistent performance. https://t.co/kFeTrFumhg
The flange on this 32mm OD Tube provides simple yet robust component-constraint options. Combined with expertly tailored length, it helps to facilitate larger-scaled rotation in a compact package on the goBILDA® pattern! Get yours today at https://t.co/g4Wn9fDRi4
Looking for a compact structural solution for your next project? Look no further than the goBILDA® Mini Low-Side U-Channel! It features the 16mm goBILDA® pattern so it offers plenty of thru-holes for all your component mounting needs. https://t.co/vJ1gLOjeDr
A simple yet sturdy clamping solution for your next linear motion assembly. Only requiring a single tool to cinch down your 2mm GT2 belt. Get yours today! https://t.co/v27qHstyZL
Looking to upgrade your hardware? We have what you need with these Premium Thread-Locking Screws. Their blue nylon patch provides incredible resistance to loosening from vibration giving you added confidence in your next project.
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Get a head start on the 2026-2027 FTC season with our new Preseason StarterBot Resource Guide. This StarterBot can help you train rookie members, practice driver controls, and test your autonomous navigation long before kickoff.
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Having trouble decoding a bug at the 2026 FIRST® Championship? The robot doctors are in. Bring your bot to the Robot Help Center so we can check its vitals, diagnose the issue, and get your team back on the field.
Just like a real doctor gives out lollipops, the goBILDA® robot doctors give out sweet stickers after a successful operation. Stop by the Robot Help Center at the 2026 FIRST® Championship to get your bot running, and don't leave without yours.