How-to
From FIRSTwiki
How-to articles attempt to describe how to go about common tasks. For instance, a programming how-to might describe the process of downloading a program, while a team management how-to might describe the process of starting a team. This page lists the variuos how-tos that FIRSTwiki currently has, or would like to have.
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Animation
Animation how-tos deal with animation issues specifically related to FIRST. See too Autodesk Visualization Award.
Programming
Programming how-to's deal with programming issues specifically related to FIRST. The articles should focus on programming the current Robot Controller, though articles on PBASIC are acceptable.
- Downloading a program
- Modifying main.c
- Multiple autonomous modes
- Using interrupts
- Creating a PID controller
- PIC C for dummies
- Using the TTL port
- Writing macros
- Using the USB chicklet
- FRC Functions Index
- Sample Code
Drive train
Drive train how-tos deal with drive train issues specifically related to FIRST. Specific tips from a team's own experience are appropriate here.
Electrical
Electrical how-tos deal with electrical issues directly related to FIRST. Common tasks on creating a fully functional control system are appropriate here.
Mechanical
Mechanical how-tos deal with mechanical issues directly related to FIRST. Issues such as guides on using certain motors included in the kit of parts would be appropriate, among other articles.
Website
Website how-tos deal with website issues directly related to FIRST. Issues dealing with the Best Website Award or Website Excellence Award are appropriate here.
Team management
Team management how-tos deal with team management issues directly related to FIRST.
External Links
- The ChiefDelphi White Papers offer an excellent source of how-to type articles offered by the FIRST community
