Before you can deploy this project to your robot, you'll need to set your team number in /.wpilib/wpilib_preferences.json or via the "Set Team Number" tool in WPILib VSCode. You will need to update WPILib VSCode to a 2026+ release to build this project.
All controls for the Starter Bot are located in /src/main/java/frc/robot/RobotContainer.java and can be configured with WPILib's Command Controller API. The project is configured for an Xbox controller by default, so other controllers may require some additional setup or changes.
The robot's starting/zero configuration is:
intake in
The CAN IDs for the Starter Bot motor controller are defined in /src/main/java/frc/robot/Constants.java.
The default IDs are:
All configuration objects are instantiated in /src/main/java/frc/robot/Configs.java and called by each subsystem
The Shooter Flywheel implements
Check out the for more information on setting up and running a simulation. Select NetworkTables > SmartDashboard to open the Mechanism2d windows in the Simulation GUI. These displays will also update with a robot connected, so play around with them and add them to your dashboard! They can be configured in /src/main/java/frc/robot/Constants.java.
Individual mechanisms can also be controlled via SmartDashboard:
File -> Open -> 2026-Starter-Bot-SmartDashboard.xml (in the root of this repo)
The Upper left corner shows the currently running subsystems
The Intake and Shooter subsystems contain Commands and status
In a subsystem, only a single command may run at a time
IntakeSubsystem
Intake : Runs the Intake and Conveyor into the robot
Extake : Runs the Intake and Conveyor out of the robot
ShooterSubsystem
Flywheel : spins the flywheel up to its target velocity
Feeder : feeds the balls to the flywheel and keeps the flywheel spinning
Pressing the Start button starts the Command and is replaced by a Cancel button, which stops the command
Left stick
Drive/strafe drivetrain
Right stick
Rotate drivetrain
Start button
Intake
Intake Motor
SPARK Flex
2
Zero swerve heading
Left stick button
Set swerve wheels to an X
Y button
Run shooter and feeder
Right trigger
Run fuel intake
Left trigger
Reverse fuel intake
Conveyor Motor
SPARK Flex
4
Shooter
Feeder Motor
SPARK Flex
5
Flywheel Motor (Leader on the Right)
SPARK Flex
6
Flywheel Motor (Follower on the Left)
SPARK Flex
7
Drive
Front Left Driving Motor
SPARK MAX
15
Front Right Driving Motor
SPARK MAX
11
Rear Right Driving Motor
SPARK MAX
9
Rear Left Driving Motor
SPARK MAX
13
Front Left Turning Motor
SPARK MAX
14
Front Right Turning Motor
SPARK MAX
10
Rear Right Turning Motor
SPARK MAX
8
Rear Left Turning Motor
SPARK MAX
12