Programming TeleOp
Getting Started!
This year's Starter Bot program aims to offer flexibility to teams in terms of complexity. This walkthrough will begin with the basic version for Blocks. A version with autonomous built in is also available!
If your team is new to FTC, 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.
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:
Motor
0
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor
rightDrive
Motor
1
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor
leftDrive
Motor
2
REV Robotics Core Hex Motorr
coreHex
Motor
3
REV Robotics Ultraplanetary HD Hex Motor
flywheel
Servo
0
Continuous Servo
servo
Configuration File Download
Right click the file below and select "save link as". To put this configuration file on your robot, drag this file into the "FIRST" folder of your Control Hub's file system.
You will need to activate the configuration using the Driver Hub before proceeding. Click here to learn more about the configuration process.
Wiring Diagram
rightDrive
UltraPlanetary Gearbox Kit and HD Hex Motor
Motor/Encoder Port 0
leftDrive
UltraPlanetary Gearbox Kit and HD Hex Motor
Motor/Encoder Port 1
coreHex
Core Hex Motor
Motor/Encoder Port 2
flywheel
UltraPlanetary Gearbox Kit and HD Hex Motor
Motor/Encoder Port 3
servo
Smart Robot Servo - set to CR mode
Servo Port 0
Gamepad Setup
The 2025-26 REV DUO FTC Starter Bot is designed to use a split arcade drive for the default. Check out our Upgrades page for the arcade drive version of the program.
In split arcade drive, the left joystick will control forward and reverse motion of the robot, and the right joystick will control turning. This is similar to how some RC cars are driven and video games are played.
2025-26 REV DUO FTC Starter Bot Gamepad Layout:
Right Joystick
Turn left and right
Left Joystick
Drive forward and reverse
Home/PS Button
Cycle OpModes during Initialization (Auto code only)
Right Bumper
Activates flywheel, feeder Core Hex, and agitator servo to automatically fire at "bank shot" (near) range
Left Bumper
Activates flywheel, feeder Core Hex, and agitator servo to automatically fire at "far shot" range
Left Dpad/Right Dpad
Manually rotate agitator servo
Y/Triangle
Manually spins the Core Hex at half speed
A/Cross
Manually spins the Core Hex at half speed
B/Circle
Manually spins flywheel to "bank shot" (near) velocity
X/Square
Manually spins flywheel to "max" velocity
M1 (back button)
Manually spins flywheel to "bank shot" (near) velocity
M2 (back button)
Manually spins flywheel to "max" velocity
Options
Runs the flywheel motor in reverse
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!
Basic TeleOp Program Downloads
Blocks:
Check out FIRST's guide on uploading a Blocks program!
OnBot Java:
TeleOp with Autonomous Program Downloads
Blocks Auto:
Please see the Autonomous Program section of this guide to learn how to switch between the program that will run!
Check out FIRST's guide on uploading a Blocks program!
OnBot Java Auto:
Any updates to our example programs are documented in our changelog.
The following pages will dig deeper into unraveling the secrets behind this code. Grab your pickaxe and let's get started!
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