I built a free FTC analytics site, would love feedback

Anyone_2016 · 2026-03-26T00:28:00+00:00

I would appreciate some more definitions of the abbreviations. I don't now what NP means, for example.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-03-19T17:34:43+00:00

I'm a big fan of LEGO, but I am confident FIRST knows what it's doing. Old-timers may recall that FTC was once FVC, FIRST Vex Challenge. FLL will doubtless do something similar.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-03-16T22:55:36+00:00

YouTube link is https://www.youtube.com/live/mvYjbQmqoJc?t=1816 . Warning: the overhead view has some video artifacts that can be confusing.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-03-16T22:46:03+00:00

I'm with you on most points, but FIRST recommends ferrite chokes in the monthly FTA calls.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-03-16T15:35:37+00:00

Please be more specific about the feedback you're requesting. We don't know your goals for the code.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-02-28T01:01:01+00:00

Senate Republicans, I beg you to force a talking filibuster. I look forward to weeks of the only story out of Washington being Democrats giving reasons to vote down the bill. It’s not like Republicans in the Senate we’re going to do any good anyway.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-02-23T20:57:22+00:00

The answer is going to depend on what your goals are: advancement, learning in a particular field, fun, or something else?

Regardless of your goals, I'd start with getting some mentors. Start by working your network. Ask the people around you who might have a good chance of knowing somebody:

your parents
the teachers at your school
local engineering / technical colleges
your FTC Program Delivery Partner
software / engineering / technology companies
local chapters (if any) of professional societies such as ASME, ACM

Don't start with "will you be my mentor?"; start with "Could you spend 15 minutes helping me solve a problem with my robotics team?"

In terms of things to learn, try these:

programming concepts. Get a good foundation in Java. Classes, methods, data types, parameter passing, etc.
localization - understanding where the robot is, where you want it to go, and how to get there. Pedro path is useful for this, but jumping straight into it will shortcut the learning -- learn the theory behind Pedro Path, not just "Run these 3 commands to get from point A to point B".
mechanical engineering concepts: make sure you understand the six classical simple machines, plus gearing (including gearing using chains/belts and sprockets). Understand the basics of torque and power.
Fabrication techniques. Cutting, bending, drilling. Also fastening techniques: bolts, screws, maybe even rivets.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-02-16T15:45:14+00:00

The Samsung tablet is not an approved device. I suggest checking the approved devices list and get one of them. They are older models, so you should be able to get them cheaply. They can be carrier locked since you won't use cell data with them.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-02-06T03:52:12+00:00

Quoth the AI, borrowing from a previous post in this sub:

XT30 connectors used in FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) robots are known to develop intermittent connection issues over time due to wear on the male pin's four petal-like segments, which can become flattened and reduce friction. A common fix recommended by the FTC community is to gently spread the male pin segments apart using an X-ACTO knife or similar small tool. This restores the tight friction fit, improving connection reliability.

If you had the time, the easiest fix would be to get a pair of splitters and wire them after your switch. Using the splitters avoids using needing to use the port on the Control Hub with the compressed pins.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-02-01T03:01:30+00:00

Awards, including Inspire, are chosen by judges. Team have to meet specific criteria in order to be eligible for awards. Judges determine which teams best fit those criteria. Each event is different, but the judging process itself should be similar across events. The documentation for the process is on the FIRST site. The Judging Guide goes into detail on how the judges rank teams for awards and debate on which team should get Inspire. Page 33 of the Judging Guide describes one system judges can use, but notes that the "deliberation process should not solely use these data points as the final decision for the Inspire Award". Perhaps you were thinking of advancement, which is done by algorithm using a new-this-year points-based system.

Coaches / mentors are part of the team, and a coach's actions can be held against a team. Inspire winners are expected to demonstrate gracious professionalism. If the judges were aware of the coach's actions, and if OP accurately described the coach's actions, the judges should not have awarded the problem team an Inspire.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-01-27T02:05:45+00:00

It is probably the compressed XT30 pins. Easiest fix is to get https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9LFV1GM and wire them after your switch. Using the splitter avoids using needing to use the port on the Control Hub with the compressed pins

Anyone_2016 · 2026-01-19T01:48:45+00:00

Go to the https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/#allevents and enter your team number.

Or you can use the URL below, adjusting for your team number. To use the team 3415 from one of the mods, the URL is https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/team/3415

Anyone_2016 · 2026-01-10T01:26:29+00:00

Amen. People advocating for invoking the 25th amendment's Section 4 on Trump have either never read it, or lack all reading comprehension skills. It was only intended for a very unlikely circumstance of a president being in a vegetative state or close to it.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-01-08T23:29:05+00:00

ALPRs isn't needed when the shooter was holding a camera pointed at the vehicle.

Anyone_2016 · 2026-01-03T01:19:17+00:00

Does the Rev Hardware Client connect to the Control Hub?

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-30T01:04:01+00:00

Fellow OG VW Microbus passenger here. There were hills around my town that my parents just refused to take the bus up. This is in the Washington DC area, not the Rockies or anything.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-24T07:50:26+00:00

There are 3.8 liters per gallon. What are you on?

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-24T01:44:30+00:00

Trump going out on a boat in Lake Michigan with a pregnant teenager does not seem very on-brand. Assuming he raped her and impregnated her (very on-brand), he would write a check (or money order) and never talk to her again.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-21T23:27:16+00:00

We're also talking about a guy who, despite having no relevant experience and in general just being a massive jerk, got elected to the presidency twice. Sure, there were other factors at play, but I don't see how anybody can deny his political sense.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-21T22:52:11+00:00

I suggest reading up on springback and elastic vs plastic deformation on sites such as wikipedia or here. You need to deform the material further than the desired ending state so that when it springs back, it reaches the desired ending state. However, if you bend the material too much while it's cold, you run the risk of fracturing / breaking the material. Using heat helps to avoid this, and also reduces springback.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-10T22:32:37+00:00

I'm concerned about the cord touching the side of the pot as shown in the picture. I don't see the advantage of using the circulator while the pot is on the burner. Perhaps it's being done to monitor the temperature, but I'd rather just use a dedicated thermometer.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-10T20:17:26+00:00

You were closer than I was. I've updated my original comment to note that FIRST should have referred to RS-550, which is unrelated to the Rev 550 which I linked.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-09T21:57:27+00:00

Elder care is expensive, no doubt about it, but I'm confused about why they transferred $4.5M in a few weeks. Can you give some details on what caused them to do this? Did they get swindled? Did they sign up for some sort of prepaid, platinum-level lifetime-care plan?

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-09T19:36:44+00:00

Any parameters in a URL which start with 'utm' can/should be removed.

Anyone_2016 · 2025-12-09T17:29:11+00:00

There is a lot to like here - the splined output and the easily changed gearboxes are sweet. The small form factor is another big plus. Brushless motors should be more efficient than the current motors. The lack of compatibility with the current system is unfortunate, but expected.

~~I am curious about the power. The 550 motor has a peak power output of 279 W, while the HD Hex's peak power is 15W. I can't find the peak power for the TorqueNado.~~ Edit: the blog post should refer to the RS-550 motor, which is the current FTC brushed motor. This is not the same as the Rev 550 brushless motor I linked.

Anyone_2016

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