Programming

The Programming team sets up the robot to move based on the driver’s controls.

Python

We program the robot using Python. Here are a few guides to general python use.

• Getting Started with Python
• Learn Python
• Codecademy Python
• Python Primer

RobotPy

We also use RobotPy. Here are some more guides for using RobotPy specifically.

• Anatomy of a Robot
• MagicBot Framework

Git

Our code is versioned using Git. Git lets us collaborate on code and keep track of changes.

• Brief Introduction
• Branching and Code Review

Parts of a Robot

• Encoders - Sensors that track rotation of axles and motors