> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.revrobotics.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.revrobotics.com/first-global/2026/sb-build.md).

# Building Starter Bot

The 2026 REV DUO FGC Starter Bot features a modified REV DUO channel drivetrain designed around the needs of this year’s challenge. At the front, a wide intake collects multiple Wildfire game pieces and feeds them into a hopper that can hold 8 to 12 Wildfire. From there, a feeder system delivers game pieces into a dual-motor launcher for repeated scoring. Near the end of the match, the climbing system is designed to position the robot at the top of the brace. Overall, the design gives teams a functional starting point while leaving plenty of room to test, tune, and improve mechanisms for their own strategy.

## Resources

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<p align="center"><a href="https://www.revrobotics.com/content/technical-resources/FIRST_Global/2026_REV_DUO_FGC_Starter_Bot_Build_Guide.pdf" class="button primary" data-icon="download">2026 FGC Starter Bot Build Guide - PDF</a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="https://revrobotics.com/content/technical-resources/FIRST_Global/A4_2026FGC-SB_Template.pdf" class="button primary" data-icon="download">A4 (210 x 297 mm) Corrugated Plastic Template</a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="https://revrobotics.com/content/technical-resources/FIRST_Global/LETTER_2026FGC-SB_Template.pdf" class="button primary" data-icon="download">Letter (8.5 x 11 in) Corrugated Plastic Template</a></p>
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<p align="center"><a href="https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d4c44e5af08f1fa4fc909179" class="button primary" data-icon="file-cad"> FGC Starter Bot CAD - Onshape</a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="/pages/L9iOTQyggmPNTw4Klb70#tips-and-tricks" class="button primary" data-icon="magnifying-glass">Starter Bot Tips and Tricks</a></p>

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## Tips and Tricks

### Printing Corrugated Plastic Templates

A PDF viewer is required to view and print the templates. [PDF files are provided above in two sizes:](#apriltag-image-files)&#x20;

* US and Canada printers (Letter - 8.5 in x 11 in)&#x20;
* International (A4 - 210mm x 297mm)

Here are examples of the correct print settings in Windows (left) and macOS (right):

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**Important:** The templates must be printed at the correct scale to fit the robot properly.
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### Template Assembly and Corrugated Plastic Cutting

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#### Cut the guides from the template.&#x20;

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#### Fold along the dotted line on the #1 template section.&#x20;

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#### Line up the folded dotted line of the #1 section with the dotted line on the #2 section, and tape the seam.&#x20;

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#### Tape the guides onto the corrugated plastic, then cut around the guide. &#x20;

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#### Score along the solid lines highlighted below. Be sure only to cut the top layer of the plastic; DO NOT cut all the way through the plastic.&#x20;

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#### Gently bend along the scored line.&#x20;

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#### Remove the cutting guides.&#x20;

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