Resources

Presentations and materials from 7028 to help you learn robotics concepts.

Hacking the Meta Quest for FRC Navigation

2025 Jumpstart
Description
Learn how to use a Meta Quest VR headset to give your robot spatial awareness. We will dive into QuestNav — a system that uses the Quest's advanced capabilities to track your robot's position on the field with centimeter precision, even without AprilTags. This session covers the hardware setup and the Java code required to integrate it with your robot.
Presented by
Andy Gasser
Team 7028 Mentor • Control Systems Advisor (CSA) • STMA Robotics board member • FTC Mentor

The Case for FTC

2025 Jumpstart
Description
Why and how to start a FIRST Tech Challenge program from the ground up.
Presented by
Zack Osowski
FRC Program Director/Head Coach • FTC 9-12 Coach
Tate L.
Veteran FRC Captain • Rookie FTC student
Merek H.
2nd-year FTC • 2nd-year FRC student
Ryan B.
2nd-year FTC • 2nd-year FRC student

Taking Motor Control To The Next Level

2025 Jumpstart
Description
Discover how to optimize your robot's movement and accuracy using PID, FeedForward, and motion profiling.
Presented by
Andy Gasser
Team 7028 Mentor • Control Systems Advisor (CSA) • STMA Robotics board member • FTC Mentor

Unraveling Robot Mysteries with Logging and Dashboards

2025 Jumpstart
Description
Learn how to use powerful tools to gain insights into your robot's inner workings. Explore DataLogger, AdvantageScope, and dashboards to help optimize your robot and solve issues.
Presented by
Andy Gasser
Team 7028 Mentor • Control Systems Advisor (CSA) • STMA Robotics board member • FTC Mentor

The Secrets to Getting Sponsors

2025 Jumpstart
Description
Speaking to sponsors is one of the most terrifying things when it comes to outreach in FIRST Robotics, but in this session you'll learn how to approach business owners and make your conversations effortless.
Presented by
Jeremy Bozquez
Team 7028 Mentor • Event Photographer • Marketing Robots

How to Effectively Market Your Robotics Team

2025 Jumpstart
Description
Learn the fundamentals of marketing and how you can begin to set the groundwork for a powerful and effective marketing strategy to help your team get more sponsors, more recruitment, and ultimately more growth for your program.
Presented by
Jeremy Bozquez
Team 7028 Mentor • Event Photographer • Marketing Robots