FTC StarterBot Base with Mecanum Wheels Resource Guide (2026-2027)

Why wait for September? Get a head start today with the 2026-2027 FTC StarterBot Base with Mecanum Wheels!

This version of the FTC StarterBot Base (for the 2026-2027 Preseason) utilizes a GripForce™ Mecanum Wheel drive and a GripForce Gecko™ Wheel intake to help your team practice building and programming. This bot is the perfect development platform for programmers to test drive code and for rookie teams to master the fundamentals of robot-building.

This FTC StarterBot Base is engineered to be built from parts found in the FTC Starter Kit, a Strafer® Chassis Kit, and 2 Flat Pattern Mounts  (plus an FTC Control System). If your team wants to keep last year’s robot fully assembled for outreach, demos, or code-comparison testing, starting fresh with the full FTC Starter Kit ensures you have all the parts you need for your new build. For teams looking to transition their existing hardware, the FTC Starter Kit Upgrade Pack is available to bring a 2025-2026 FTC Starter Kit up to the current standard.

Kickoff Your Preseason Adventure!
Once you have your kit, return here to begin your build using the Assembly Instructions and Example Code below, leaving your team time to test and refine your bot for the upcoming season.

Ready. Set. goBILDA^®!