Programming Resources

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Introduction

A collection of essential resources for FRC programming, from basics to advanced topics like PID, vision, and motion profiling.

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Official Documentation

WPILib Documentation CTRE Documentation REV Robotics API PathPlanner Docs Limelight Documentation

Getting Started

Advanced Programming Notes Problem Solving Guide | FRC 167

Command-Based

WPILib: What Is Command-Based?BoVLB Tips: Commands EveryBot Commands Intro

Control Theory

CTRE Control Requests Motion Magic®CD Tuning Guide PID Simulation

Vision (Limelight)

Limelight Lib Tracking AprilTags Auto Align Tutorial Simple Limelight Tutorial

Autonomous

PathPlanner Getting Started AdvantageKit Swerve Template Autonomous Programming (Video)

Advanced Tools

YAMS Documentation Exponential Profiles (YAMS)State Machines Intro

Version Control

WPILib: Git Intro FRC Git Tutorial Pull Requests Overview

Training & Tutorials

Abdullah's Tutorials Deep Blue Robotics Spectrum Training The Compass Alliance