# 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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FNIRcM3TW7463fM1qaqct%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20081222.png?alt=media&#x26;token=32af9c52-4df7-4d88-ae8a-21251541e9be">Screenshot 2026-04-08 081222.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FYP126WeEOQSaLY7R8AuK%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20081130.png?alt=media&#x26;token=14dc001a-ce75-42a8-abef-a3b68ab5ad5e">Screenshot 2026-04-08 081130.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2Fu2XnAuAcZMYkGaelu1a3%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20081522.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d6fada10-353f-42ce-a8a9-205f7b344c9d">Screenshot 2026-04-08 081522.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2F7wXN1R6DsrbfJpDXvNki%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20080936.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3530b6da-08de-4f46-9759-1239758ade91">Screenshot 2026-04-08 080936.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FujacF6Q29kTaRHrAFWsT%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20102037.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d5ed0b30-d40d-48cc-865f-733523aebbe5">Screenshot 2026-04-08 102037.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FkkU8TH08637Y8bz7ERyr%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20102211.png?alt=media&#x26;token=36c94716-542b-4c63-9268-a18057a4693d">Screenshot 2026-04-08 102211.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FRhi9jCwF5iPWDe3OXOx6%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20103644.png?alt=media&#x26;token=71a4a3c3-6b6d-404b-8260-55561706e4f8">Screenshot 2026-04-08 103644.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FtXV0Xz8Ie6cfubwEBy7w%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20103802.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7582e65c-5bb2-4d36-962b-b7e6c0697a1d">Screenshot 2026-04-08 103802.png</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="https://2060440806-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcQgnvayQud3Xf5sZi0wz%2Fuploads%2FF1fcGE3QEEWiclP39EUH%2FScreenshot%202026-04-08%20104051.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b6296a27-f388-4b61-b815-984bd128ed69">Screenshot 2026-04-08 104051.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
