# How Do I... FTC?

### How Do I... Design for Decode?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>How Do I Play FTC Decode?</h4></td><td>This video features our Robits Starter Bot (am-5000a) as well as some other bots built with Robits! Ethan, one of the field designers, has some thoughts about how to play the game.</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKJBwj4Aga8&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=7">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKJBwj4Aga8&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=7</a></td><td><a href="/files/74MZUFoVxB9wooqAJaBe">/files/74MZUFoVxB9wooqAJaBe</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>How Do I Intake Artifacts in DECODE?</h4></td><td>Artifacts aren't that different from scoring elements that we've seen before. Here is our advice on handling intake of this item!</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvfgvSaHOWg&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=5">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvfgvSaHOWg&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=5</a></td><td><a href="/files/1hkCfJ21n4qay5SDoDfx">/files/1hkCfJ21n4qay5SDoDfx</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>How Do I Launch ARTIFACTS in DECODE?</h4></td><td>This year, teams can't use an arm to reach into the Goal and score, so what are they to do? Use a launcher! We have a lot of experience with launchers due to previous games, so here is all of our advice for DECODE, compiled just for you!</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xTAwfTJuQ&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xTAwfTJuQ&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=4</a></td><td><a href="/files/GC0T0pXZtIcSXeGc0rBd">/files/GC0T0pXZtIcSXeGc0rBd</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### How Do I... Build with Robits?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>How Do I Play DECODE Using the Robits Starter Bot?</h4></td><td>The Robits Starter Bot is built entirely from our Robits Core Kit and has assembly instructions on our website. Use this for playing the game competitively, or simply as a learning exercise!</td><td><a href="/files/HxRCoO4dsySY7NJIwrpp">/files/HxRCoO4dsySY7NJIwrpp</a></td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MJWNQmKTxs&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=6">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MJWNQmKTxs&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=6</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>How Do I Use Linear Systems in FTC?</h4></td><td>Linear motion is a compact solution to many of the challenges in FTC, but how do you implement it? Our resident FTC expert has some thoughts.</td><td><a href="/files/BYbzlt2HpZ8WFMl5G0IK">/files/BYbzlt2HpZ8WFMl5G0IK</a></td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMFPGeh6qHA&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=17">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMFPGeh6qHA&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=17</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>
How Do I Use BB Mecanum Wheels?</h4></td><td>AndyMark has a long history with Mecanum Wheels, and the BB Wheel is our latest iteration.</td><td><a href="/files/W9KzFQacTgmpsSATEv3J">/files/W9KzFQacTgmpsSATEv3J</a></td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVBJURiyoBI&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=23">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVBJURiyoBI&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=23</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### How Do I... Use AndyMark parts for FTC?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>How Do I Use Color Sensors?</h4></td><td>Color Sensors are a handy tool to help automate processes in a Robot!</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTnx5Czv1FA&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=3">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTnx5Czv1FA&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=3</a></td><td><a href="/files/BcuF8ooWf0x87R8dhr5a">/files/BcuF8ooWf0x87R8dhr5a</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>How Do I Use Servos?</h4></td><td>Servos are lightweight solutions to a large range of problems. Learn more about servos and their use cases in the video!</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qgGWli3Ong&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qgGWli3Ong&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=8</a></td><td><a href="/files/Ay6eXWhMp5ngPyDqeKju">/files/Ay6eXWhMp5ngPyDqeKju</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>How Do I Tread an FTC Performance Wheel?</h4></td><td>The combination of AndyMark's Performance Wheels and Grey Grippy Tread creates a solid base with an easily replaceable tread that can be used for seasons to come.</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21eUrE4OIo&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=78">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21eUrE4OIo&#x26;list=PLJsMMdkkIYsKJEW8q-W7j_BBwEBWi210v&#x26;index=78</a></td><td><a href="/files/4A45NHWAKiYAR0hRilEE">/files/4A45NHWAKiYAR0hRilEE</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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