ROBOTC for FTC 2010/2011 Season Update

FTC Teams and mentors,

       We are very excited to be able to support FTC teams and we continue to strive to be the best programming solution for the TETRIX hardware platform.  Last season we mentored hundreds of teams in the form of training webinars, by monitoring the ROBOTC forums, by posting the ROBOTC for MINDSTORMS curriculum on line at no charge, and by continuing to update www.ftctraining.com. Since last season we’ve had two full time programmers making game changing improvements to ROBOTC.  You will notice quite a difference in the functionality of the “motors and sensor wizards,” and you will love the new “servo debugger” which allows you to quickly pin-point the exact location of a servo motor without actually running a program.  You will also appreciate the level of “help documentation” built into the interface.  

We have put hundreds of thousands of dollars into the development of a resource that is what we consider the best in the world for the TETRIX platform.  You have the opportunity to download multiple copies of a free version of the software by registering below.  We’ve made a conscious decision to keep the software as inexpensive as possible for FTC teams.  You are able to download a full single license version of the software for $30. If you choose to purchase a 24 seat license the cost is approximately $15 per seat.  You could help us considerably by buying the software.  Free is good, and that is what we have done at this point.  We need your help.  If you agree that this is the best programming language and if you are using the programming language in your school or with your team, please consider purchasing it.  The money you spend to purchase the software will allow us to continue to support FTC.

Thanks for this consideration,
The Robotics Academy Staff

Windows 7/Vista Users - Error #7 issue

You may need to run ROBOTC as an Administrator for the first time in order to activate the license. To do this, right click on the ROBOTC for FTC icon and select "Run as Administrator". Once the software is activated, you will not need to do this again.

*Optional Download:

Download Network Driver (in addition to required driver) if ROBOTC will run from a network

• Network Driver

System Requirements:

• Windows® XP, Service Pack 2 or later
• Windows® Vista 32-bit and 64-bit
• Windows® 7 32-bit and 64-bit

ROBOTC Updated Features

• Multiple Document Interface - Multiple programs open at one time with tabs!
• More Sample Programs - Over 150 sample programs included.
• Updated Help Documentation - Improved help documentation with more samples and explanations.
• Improved 3rd party support - External drivers and built-in functionality for 3rd party sensors.
• Improved Interface - Debugger windows can now dock, float, and hide.
• TETRIX Support - Now supports any configuration of devices on any sensor port.
• Improved Debugger Windows - Added windows for Servos, TETRIX Controllers, Tasks and others!
• Bug fixes and Compiler Improvements
• Live Start Page to get the latest news and update from the ROBOTC Development Team