FTC Robot Development Tools FAQs

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the /doctor command?

Accepted Answer

The /doctor command checks your local environment for necessary dependencies like ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and provides guidance on how to install them if they are missing.

Question 2

Do I need a USB cable to deploy code?

Accepted Answer

No, while USB is supported, the skill recommends connecting via WiFi to the robot's network (usually TEAMNUMBER-RC) for a wireless development experience.

Question 3

How does the log filtering work?

Accepted Answer

You can use the /log command with flags like --errors to see only critical failures, or --tag to isolate messages from a specific part of your code, reducing noise during debugging.

Question 4

Does this support both Java and Kotlin FTC projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the project follows the standard FTC SDK structure, the build and deploy commands will work for both Java and Kotlin source code.

Question 5

Can I control the robot without the Driver Station app?

Accepted Answer

This skill allows you to list, initialize, start, and stop OpModes from the command line, which is useful for testing, though it does not replace the safety requirements of the Driver Station.

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