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    FTC Starter Kit 2024-2025

    The FTC Starter Kit for 2024-2025, from Studica Robotics, is a robust training kit that allows students to create, build, and prototype their own robot designs, making it an ideal solution for hands-on STEM learning activities and prepping students for robotics competitions like FTC. This kit includes over 1,500 parts for building a robot for competitions or the classroom (controllers not included). 

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    Why Choose the FTC Starter Kit?

    Want to prepare your students for robotics competitions like FTC? The Studica Robotics FTC Starter Kit is the perfect choice. This comprehensive kit provides students with items needed to create, build, and prototype their unique robot designs. It includes high-quality, structurally sound, and safe components such as U-Channels, flat beams, square beams, brackets, electronics, and various accessories. With these top-notch parts, students can confidently develop innovative robots, making it an ideal solution for hands-on STEM learning activities and gearing up for robotics competitions.

    Strong & Safe

    Studica Robotics channel components, such as U-Channels, brackets, and plates, are made from 6061-T6 aluminum that is 3mm thick, polished, and anodized.

    These channel components are smoothed to remove any rough edges, no need to worry about anyone cutting their hands or wires getting spliced during operation.

    Versatility & Efficiency

    The patented Studica Robotics hole pattern is smart and highly versatile: it is compatible with many brands and offers additional possibilities.

    Studica Robotics Structure offers versatility with the ability to position pieces at 16 different angles.

    • Add parts together in more ways than just straight or at 90° degrees.
    • Our hole design allows you to position pieces at up to 16 different angles.
    • Quickens the building process by eliminating the need for additional cutting and drilling.

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    Why Choose the FTC Starter Kit?

    Want to prepare your students for robotics competitions like FTC? The Studica Robotics FTC Starter Kit is the perfect choice. This comprehensive kit provides students with items needed to create, build, and prototype their unique robot designs. It includes high-quality, structurally sound, and safe components such as U-Channels, flat beams, square beams, brackets, electronics, and various accessories. With these top-notch parts, students can confidently develop innovative robots, making it an ideal solution for hands-on STEM learning activities and gearing up for robotics competitions.

    Strong & Safe

    Studica Robotics channel components, such as U-Channels, brackets, and plates, are made from 6061-T6 aluminum that is 3mm thick, polished, and anodized.

    These channel components are smoothed to remove any rough edges, no need to worry about anyone cutting their hands or wires getting spliced during operation.

    Versatility & Efficiency

    The patented Studica Robotics hole pattern is smart and highly versatile: it is compatible with many brands and offers additional possibilities.

    Studica Robotics Structure offers versatility with the ability to position pieces at 16 different angles.

    • Add parts together in more ways than just straight or at 90° degrees.
    • Our hole design allows you to position pieces at up to 16 different angles.
    • Quickens the building process by eliminating the need for additional cutting and drilling.

    Resources Available:

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