Programming Starter Bot

Getting Started!

If your team is new to FIRST Global Challenge, or in need of a review, we strongly recommend checking out our updated Hello Robot Programming Guide before diving in!

To begin, let's take a look at the configuration and actuators used in this year's design.

Device Type	Hub	Port Number	Name
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor	Expansion Hub	0	rightDrive
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor	Expansion Hub	1	leftDrive
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor	Expansion Hub	2	climbMotor
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor	Control Hub	0	bottomFlywheel
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor	Control Hub	1	topFlywheel
REV Robotics Core Hex Motor	Control Hub	2	coreHex
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor	Control Hub	3	intakeMotor

Configuration

Before getting started with programming, we needed to create a configuration file. Below is an overview of how the robot is configured for the TeleOp code to function as expected:

Configuration File Download

Right click the file below and select "save link as" if the download button does not appear. To put this configuration file on your robot, drag this file into the "FIRST" folder of your Control Hub's file system.

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FGC2026.xml

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Wiring Diagram

Gamepad Setup

The 2026 FGC Starter Bot uses arcade drive controlled by the left joystick. The robot's forward and reverse motions, along with turning, are all controlled by the left stick together!

Gamepad Input	Function
Left Joystick	Arcade Drive (forward/back, turn)
Triangle	Climb Forward
Square	Climb Reverse
Cross	Activate Flywheel and Feeder
Left Bumper	Intake Game Pieces
Right Bumper	Outtake Game Pieces

More information on programming gamepads for use with your robot can be found at Hello Robot - Using Gamepads.

The REV USB PS4 Compatible Gamepad (REV-31-2983) has two remappable M-buttons on the back side of the controller. For this program, we advise reprogramming them to be the Circle and Square buttons!

Please see the guide here for how to remap.

Blocks Program Download:

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FGCStarterBot2026.blk

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Programming Walkthrough Video