Blocks Tutorial

Introduction

The FTC Blocks Programming Tool is a visual design tool that lets programmers use a web browser to create, edit and save their op modes. This tool is recommended for novice programmers and for users who prefer to design their op modes visually, using a drag-and-drop interface.

This tutorial is available in two different versions.

• If you are using an Android phone as your Robot Controller, click here to view the tutorial.
• If you are using the Control Hub as your Robot Controller, click hereto view the tutorial.

Table of Contents (for Android Phone Robot Controller)

1. Introduction
   • The FTC Control System
   • Required Materials
   • Using Your Android Device
2. Configuring Your Hardware
   • Configuring Your Android Devices
   • Connecting Devices to an Expansion Hub
   • Configuring Your Hardware
3. Connecting to the Program & Manage Server
   • Installing a Javascript Enabled Browser
   • Connecting a Laptop to Program & Manage Wi-Fi Network
4. Writing an Op Mode
   • Creating an Op Mode
   • Running an Op Mode
   • Controlling a Servo
   • Using Sensors
5. Blocks Reference Material

Table of Contents (for Control Hub)

1. Introduction
   • The FTC Control System
   • Required Materials
   • Using Your Android Device
2. Configuring Your Hardware
   • Configuring Your Android Devices
   • Connecting Devices to an Expansion Hub
   • Configuring Your Hardware
3. Connecting to the Program & Manage Server
   • Installing a Javascript Enabled Browser
   • Connecting a Laptop to Program & Manage Wi-Fi Network
4. Writing an Op Mode
   • Creating an Op Mode
   • Running an Op Mode
   • Controlling a Servo
   • Using Sensors
5. Blocks Reference Material