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In-depth, practical guides to the parts of FRC people search for most — starting a team, understanding swerve, and winning the Impact Award.

How to Start an FRC Team: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to start a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team — costs, registration, mentors, space, timeline, and grants that cover your first event.

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Swerve Drive Explained: How FRC's Most Popular Drivetrain Works

A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of swerve drive in FRC — how the modules work, the math behind it, COTS options, and whether your team should run it.

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How to Win the FIRST Impact Award (FRC's Most Prestigious Award)

What the FIRST Impact Award is, how it's judged, and how to write the essay, executive summaries, and pitch that win it — the most prestigious award in FRC.

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