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Unit 1: Environment Setup
This unit gets every student onto the same stable FTC development setup before any robot code is written. Install JDK 17, Android Studio, and the FTC SDK, then verify the toolchain.
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Lesson Roadmap
1 · PrerequisitesSection 1: What to Have Ready Before You StartOpen2 · Installing JDK 17Section 2: Installing JDK 17 the Right WayOpen3 · Installing Android StudioSection 3: Setting Up Android Studio for FTCOpen4 · Configure JDKSection 4: Linking Android Studio to JDK 17Open5 · Getting the FTC SDKSection 5: Downloading the FTC SDKOpen6 · Open the ProjectSection 6: Opening the FTC Project in Android StudioOpen7 · Verify Build ConfigSection 7: Checking That the Build Setup WorksOpen8 · First OpModeSection 8: Writing Your First FTC OpModeOpen9 · Connect to Control HubSection 9: Connecting Android Studio to the Control HubOpen10 · Verification ChecklistSection 10: Final Environment Setup CheckOpen
What This Unit Covers
Install JDK 17 and Android Studio with the right FTC-compatible settings.
Clone and open the FTC SDK without Gradle or build configuration issues.
Verify that your environment can build and deploy a basic diagnostic OpMode.
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