# AndyMark Docs

## AndyMark Docs

- [AndyMark Docs](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-docs.md): Welcome to AndyMark Docs: your central destination for knowledge, inspiration, and practical guidance in FIRST Robotics.
- [How Do I... FTC?](https://docs.andymark.com/how-do-i.../how-do-i...-ftc.md): The How Do I…? series for FIRST Tech Challenge provides quick, practical answers to common FTC build, design, and troubleshooting questions - helping teams move from problem to solution.
- [How Do I... FRC?](https://docs.andymark.com/how-do-i.../how-do-i...-frc.md): The How Do I…? series for FIRST Robotics Competition delivers concise, hands‑on tips for tackling FRC design, integration, and troubleshooting challenges throughout the build season.
- [How Do I... General?](https://docs.andymark.com/how-do-i.../how-do-i...-general.md): Expert robotics guidance on key tools, sound build practices, and practical techniques to help teams work smarter and make better design and build decisions.
- [Getting Started](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started.md)
- [The Robits Grid](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/the-robits-grid.md)
- [Structure](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/the-robits-grid/structure.md)
- [Gussets](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/the-robits-grid/gussets.md)
- [Mobility](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/mobility.md)
- [Motors](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/mobility/motors.md)
- [Carriers](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/mobility/motors/carriers.md)
- [Wheels](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/getting-started/mobility/wheels.md)
- [Intermediate Kits](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/intermediate-kits.md)
- [Structure](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/intermediate-kits/structure.md)
- [Mobility](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/intermediate-kits/mobility.md)
- [Application Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-build-robits/application-examples.md)
- [FTC Sensors](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors.md)
- [Distance Sensor (am-5637)](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/distance-sensor-am-5637.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/distance-sensor-am-5637/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/distance-sensor-am-5637/examples.md)
- [IMU (am-5638)](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/imu-am-5638.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/imu-am-5638/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/imu-am-5638/examples.md)
- [Magnetic Switch (am-5746)](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/magnetic-switch-am-5746.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/magnetic-switch-am-5746/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/magnetic-switch-am-5746/examples.md)
- [Device API](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/magnetic-switch-am-5746/device-api.md)
- [HexBore Absolute Encoder (am-5200)](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/hexbore-absolute-encoder-am-5200.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/hexbore-absolute-encoder-am-5200/specifications.md)
- [Color Sensor (am-5636)](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/color-sensor-am-5636.md)
- [Device API](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/color-sensor-am-5636/device-api.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/color-sensor-am-5636/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/ftc-electronics/ftc-sensors/color-sensor-am-5636/examples.md)
- [Getting Started](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/getting-started.md): Identify tool sets to help you build your robot, structure to mount systems, and movement to traverse the field.
- [Tools](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/getting-started/tools.md): Setting up your shop for the first time or refreshing for a new season? Check out these tools to help save time.
- [Structure](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/getting-started/structure.md): Deciding what materials to use where can make or (literally) break your season.
- [FRC Structure Standards](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/getting-started/structure/frc-structure-standards.md): A list of common standards used in FRC and on AndyMark Products.
- [Mobility](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/getting-started/mobility.md): Moving yourself and scoring elements around quickly and precisely.
- [Application Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/application-examples.md)
- [Drive](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/application-examples/drive.md)
- [Intakes/Indexers](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/application-examples/intakes-indexers.md)
- [Launchers](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/application-examples/launchers.md)
- [Arms & Lifts](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/application-examples/arms-and-lifts.md)
- [Climb](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/application-examples/climb.md)
- [Bumpers](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/bumpers.md): Bumpers protect your robot from damage on the field! It's important to build a robust and easily repairable set of bumpers each season.
- [Foam](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/bumpers/foam.md): AndyMark offers 3 types of competition legal bumper foams for FRC Teams.
- [Fabric](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/bumpers/fabric.md): AndyMark offers 2 types of fabric, giving teams the option of choosing between high durability and slick bumper surfaces.
- [Installation](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-build/bumpers/installation.md)
- [CAN Device Firmware](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-firmware.md)
- [AM\_ColorSensor](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-firmware/am_colorsensor.md)
- [AM\_HexBoreEncoder](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-firmware/am_hexboreencoder.md)
- [AM\_MagSwitch](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-firmware/am_magswitch.md)
- [AM\_Lidar](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-firmware/am_lidar.md)
- [CAN Device Configuration](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-configuration.md)
- [AndyMark IPK for SystemCore](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-configuration/andymark-ipk-for-systemcore.md)
- [AndyMark CAN Interface Utility](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-configuration/andymark-can-interface-utility.md)
- [AndyMark CAN Utility Installer](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-device-configuration/andymark-can-interface-utility/andymark-can-utility-installer.md)
- [WPILib AM Vendor Library Setup](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/wpilib-am-vendor-library-setup.md)
- [AndyMark Vendor JSONs](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/wpilib-am-vendor-library-setup/andymark-vendor-jsons.md)
- [CAN Sensors](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors.md)
- [CAN Lidar (am-5684)](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-lidar-am-5684.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-lidar-am-5684/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-lidar-am-5684/examples.md)
- [Validation](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-lidar-am-5684/validation.md): How to validate whether your distance reading is accurate
- [Tuning](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-lidar-am-5684/tuning.md): The sensor does not store these values, so you should call the appropriate configuration methods after initializing the device in code
- [Device API](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-lidar-am-5684/device-api.md)
- [CAN Magnetic Switch (am-5746)](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-magnetic-switch-am-5746.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-magnetic-switch-am-5746/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-magnetic-switch-am-5746/examples.md)
- [Device API](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-magnetic-switch-am-5746/device-api.md)
- [CAN Hex Bore Absolute Encoder (am-5200\_CAN)](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-hex-bore-absolute-encoder-am-5200_can.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-hex-bore-absolute-encoder-am-5200_can/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-hex-bore-absolute-encoder-am-5200_can/examples.md)
- [Device API](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-hex-bore-absolute-encoder-am-5200_can/device-api.md)
- [CAN Color Sensor (am-5683)](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-color-sensor-am-5683.md)
- [Specifications](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-color-sensor-am-5683/specifications.md)
- [Examples](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-color-sensor-am-5683/examples.md)
- [Device API](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/can-sensors/can-color-sensor-am-5683/device-api.md)
- [Koors40 Brushed Speed Controller](https://docs.andymark.com/frc-electronics/koors40-brushed-speed-controller.md)
- [FLL](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/fll.md)
- [FTC](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/ftc.md)
- [2025-26 DECODE](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/ftc/2025-26-decode.md)
- [Past Seasons](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/ftc/past-seasons.md)
- [FRC](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/frc.md)
- [Drive](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/frc/drive.md)
- [Lift](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/frc/lift.md)
- [Climb](https://docs.andymark.com/andymark-assembly-guides/frc/climb.md)
- [HexBore Encoder (NON CAN)](https://docs.andymark.com/interal-ops-assembly-guides-internal/hexbore-encoder-non-can.md)
- [CAN HexBore Encoder](https://docs.andymark.com/interal-ops-assembly-guides-internal/can-hexbore-encoder.md)
- [Charger Testing Instructions](https://docs.andymark.com/interal-ops-assembly-guides-internal/charger-testing-instructions.md): Instructions on how to test FRC charge