FTC Starter Kit 2025-2026 Season (DECODE™)

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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