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FTC Starter Kit 2025-2026 Season (DECODE™)

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The updated FTC Starter Kit for the 2025-2026 Season from Studica Robotics introduces some exciting new components so teams can excel in robot architecture and design. Our FTC Starter Kit, available in six different structure colors, is a robust collection that allows students to create, build, and prototype their own robot designs.

New for 2025!

  • 6mm HEX Components and Shafts
  • Updated Maverick HEX Shaft Motors
  • Multiple Planetary Gearbox Options Available

Design, build, and program a fully functional competition FTC robot for this year's DECODE™ with this powerful FTC robotics kit (plus an FTC Control System).

See tab below for Kit Contents/BOM.

 

FTC Teams special disounts available, click here to apply.

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Build smarter, faster, and stronger with the FTC Starter Kit 2025–2026 from Studica Robotics. Designed with durability and flexibility in mind, this robot kit features rugged anodized 6061-T6 aluminum structure parts that are deburred, polished, and safe for middle school and high school teams. Our patented hole pattern supports connections at multiple angles—no cutting or drilling required—so you can focus on innovation.

This new FTC Robotics Competition Build Kit for the FIRST Tech Challenge 2025-2026 season now includes 6mm Hex Components and Shafts. The included Maverick Motors have been updated with Hex Shaft and also now have several new planetary Gearbox Options available.

Choose from six vibrant structure colors to match your team’s identity, and level up with advanced components like the FTC-approved 12V 3000 mAh NiMH battery pack (PP45 ARES), gears, standoffs, and motion components (controllers sold separately).

FAQs 

  • Why should I choose this FTC Starter Kit?

     

    • Lightweight, strong and space saving build system with our unique hole pattern allowing you to connect parts in multiple configurations and allow for compatibility with other build systems
    • Great selection of components from channel, mechanical brackets, motors, wheels, and more, enabling you to create complex robotics projects.
    • New Hex shafts and hubs for extreme power transmission with internally threaded ends, ends to accept machine screws or bolts. This allows you to create dead axles use them as standoffs, and attached components to the shafts easily
    • Updated Maverick Motors now 6mm HEX shaft and planetary gearboxes in multiple ratios specifically designed for FTC.
    • All metal gears and pulleys that are robust, strong and durable.
  • What color options are available for the 2025–2026 kit?
    Choose from blue, red, green, gold, black, or silver.

  • Can I get a discount for an FTC team?
    Yes—complete our application for 25% off your order - FIRST Team Discount.

  • What support materials are included?
    Access build guides, STEP files, CAD models, and tutorial videos through our robotics resources.

Kit Contents

 

Electronics and Accessories:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

12V 3000mAh NiMH Battery Pack

70025

1

NiMH Battery Pack Charger

70026

1

Utility Strap

70901

1

On/Off Power Switch Kit

70182

1

Smart Robot Servo Programmer

75003

1

6V DC Battery Holder for Smart Servo Programmer

75004

1

XT30 Female to PP45 Cable

70195

1

Powerpole to JST VH Cable

70178

4

Expansion Hub Encoder Cable

70197

4

Rubber Grommet

76504

10

Zip Ties, 150mm

70010

100

152mm x 400mm x 1mm Polycarbonate Perforated Sheet

71031

4

Servo Extension Cable

70188

2

Servo Y-Split Cable

70189

1

 

Tools:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

Black Robot Toolbox

70056

1

2.5mm Hex Ball End Screwdriver

70142

1

Hex Key Metric 7 Piece Set (1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6)

70144

1

Combination Wrench, 5.5mm

70145

1

Wrench 8mm

70139

1

5.5mm Nut Driver

70146

1

Vibra-TITE Thread Locker

70011

1

 

Channel:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

336mm U-Channel

76012

4

288mm U-Channel

76013

2

192mm U-Channel

76015

2

96mm U-Channel

76017

2

48mm U-Channel

76018

4

432mm Low Profile U-Channel

76025

2

192mm Low Profile U-Channel

76030

2

 

Beams:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

48mm L-Beam

76118

2

96mm L-Beam

76117

2

288mm Square Beam

76103

2

144mm Square Beam

76106

2

48mm Square Beam

76108

2

 

Brackets:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

288mm x 40mm Flat Bracket

76061

2

240mm x 40mm Flat Bracket

76062

2

192mm x 40mm Flat Bracket 

76063

2

144mm x 40mm Flat Bracket

76064

2

96mm x 40mm Flat

76065

6

192mm x 96mm Flat Bracket

76066

2

90 Degree Bracket 

76081

4

T Bracket

76084

2

Inside U Bracket

76086

4

L Bracket 

76087

4

Inside L Bracket

76089

8

Battery Clip

76088

2

 

Mounting Plates:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

Motor Mount Clamp Kit

76141

1

Clover Motor Mount Plate

76137

4

End Piece Plate

76143

2

Servo Standard Front Mount

76144

3

Servo Mount Flat Plate

76145

2

 

Hex Shaft:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

6mm x 35mm Hex-Shaft

76159H

6

6mm x 70mm Hex-Shaft

76160H

6

6mm x 96mm Hex-Shaft

76161H

6

6mm x 140mm Hex-Shaft

76164H

6

6mm x 432mm Hex-Shaft

76162H

2

 

Actuators:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

Maverick with Planetary Gearbox 3.7:1 & 6mm Hex-Shaft

75001-371

2

Maverick with Planetary Gearbox 50.9:1 & 6mm Hex-Shaft

75001-509

2

Multi-Mode Smart Servo 200

75007

2

Multi-Mode Smart Servo

75002

2

 

Standoff and Spacers:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

25mm Standoff

76182

24

52mm Standoff

76183

10

Male to Female Standoff

76184

12

1mm Thick 3M Screw Spacer

76309

25

2mm Thick 3M Screw Spacer

76310

25

3mm Pattern Spacer

76294

10

6mm Hex-Shaft Nylon Spacer 1mm

76305H

24

6mm Hex-Shaft Nylon Spacer 2mm

76306H

48

6mm Hex-Shaft Nylon Spacer 5mm

76307H

48

6mm Hex-Shaft Nylon Spacer 20mm

76308H

24

 

Wheels and Motion:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

100mm Omni Wheel

76272

2

100mm Drive Wheel, 50A, 25mm wide, 1/2 Hex

76262

2

50mm Drive Wheel, 60A, 25mm wide, Black

76270

2

50mm Drive Wheel, 50A, 25mm wide, Orange

76268

2

100mm Flex Wheel - 50A - 25mm wide - Orange

76264

2

 

Gears, Sprockets, Pulleys, and Belts:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

32 Tooth Gear

76220

4

64 Tooth Gear

76221

2

36 Tooth Hex-Shaft Helical Bevel Gear 1 to 1 Set

77224H

2

13 and 26 Tooth Hex-Shaft Helical Bevel Gear Set

77223H

1

20 Tooth GT2 6mm Hex-Shaft Timing Belt Pulley

76450H

2

GT2 6mm Smooth Idler Pulley - H Type

76455

1

GT2 Timing Belt, 2mm Pitch, 6mm width, 330mm Closed

76461

2

 

Fasteners and Hardware:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

M3 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw

76200

100

M3 x 10mm Socket Head Cap Screw

76201

200

M3 x 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw

76202

300

M3 X 20mm Socket Head Cap Screw

76209

50

M3 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw

76214

50

M3 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw

76206

50

M3 x 10mm Button Head Cap Screw

76203

100

M3 x 10mm Button Head Cap Screw w/thread lock

76218

10

M3 Stainless Steel Washers

76217

10

M3 Kep Nut

76204

100

M3 Nyloc Nut

76205

200

 

Bushing, Bearing, Hubs, and Spacers:

Name

Part Number

Quantity

6mm Shaft Hub

76284H

4

6mm Hex-Shaft Low Profile Clamping Hub

76292H

4

6mm Hex-Shaft Clamping Shaft Hub

76281H

8

6mm Hex-shaft Enhanced Wheel Hub Kit

76291H

2

6mm Hex-Shaft Face Bearing Block

76299H

8

Flange Bearing 6mm Hex Shaft

76302H

24

6mm Hex-Shaft ID x 12mm OD Collar

76304H

6

6mm Hex-Shaft Collar Clamp

76320H

6

6mm Hex-Shaft Servo Hub 25T

76149H

3

Servo Hub Pro

76152

2

 

 

 

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Build smarter, faster, and stronger with the FTC Starter Kit 2025–2026 from Studica Robotics. Designed with durability and flexibility in mind, this robot kit features rugged anodized 6061-T6 aluminum structure parts that are deburred, polished, and safe for middle school and high school teams. Our patented hole pattern supports connections at multiple angles—no cutting or drilling required—so you can focus on innovation.

This new FTC Robotics Competition Build Kit for the FIRST Tech Challenge 2025-2026 season now includes 6mm Hex Components and Shafts. The included Maverick Motors have been updated with Hex Shaft and also now have several new planetary Gearbox Options available.

Choose from six vibrant structure colors to match your team’s identity, and level up with advanced components like the FTC-approved 12V 3000 mAh NiMH battery pack (PP45 ARES), gears, standoffs, and motion components (controllers sold separately).

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