Studica Robotics Resources

Need help? Studica Robotics provides a wide range of resources to assist you. Find documentation on Studica Robotics products, training videos, STEP 3D files, and part files below. View our complete Studica Robotics Product Catalog 2024-25 as a PDF. We also have robotics-focused blog articles that may be helpful.

Resources & Documentation for Studica Robotics

• The Studica Robotics Building System
• Studica Robotics for FTC Teams
• FTC 2024-25 Starter Kit - Parts List (Nov 2024)
• FTC 2024-25 Starter Kit - Build Guide (Oct 2024)
• FTC Drive Base Kit v2 - Build Instructions
• FTC Drive Base Kit v2 - Parts List
• Classroom Robotics Kit Flyer
• STEM BOT Pro - Build Guide
• STEM BOT Pro - Parts List
• Build a Robot with the STEM BOT Pro Kit: A Comprehensive Guide
• WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mobile Robotics Collection - Parts List
• WorldSkills Mobile Robotics 2023 Parts List
• Mobile (Autonomous) Robotics VMX/Titan Workshop Kit - Parts List 
• The Stack Robot - Build Instructions
• The Stack Robot with Mecanum Wheels - Build Instructions
• VMX Training Bot - Parts list (Nov 2024)

* For STEP 3D Files - scroll down this page.

Robot Training Videos

• Find all the training videos for the Studica Robotics product line on our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/StudicaRobotics

Follow our step-by-step videos to get started...

Building a basic Autonomous Mobile Robot

A webinar series on building a basic autonomous mobile robot using the Studica Robotics building system. 

• • Day 1 - Chassis, Motor mounting, Structure, Wheels - 1:10:00
  • Day 2 - Elevator Mechanism, Lift, Servos - 1:24:00
  • Day 3 - Electrical, Sensors, Wiring, Control System - 2:36:00
  • Day 4 - Programming, Libraries, Software Tools, Driver Station, Autonomous Routines - 2:52:20

Reading a QR Code with the VMX Controller

This is a series of videos that provides information on how to read a barcode or QR code with the VMX Controller.

• • Installing Dependencies - 6:38
  • Creating the readBarcode.py on the VMX - 11:22
  • Creating the watchdogListener.py on the VMX - 26:50
  • Fixing the file paths for super user use on the VMX - 3:02
  • Creating a project and Vision Subsystem - 8:48
  • Robot Container and Vision Command - 11:08

Mobile Robotics VMX/Titan Workshop Kit Training

This is a general introduction on building an autonomous mobile robot using the Studica Robotics Building System. 

• • Day 1 - Getting started - 3:00:00
    • Getting started
      • Competition Overview and Requirements
      • Introduction to the World Skills Collection
      • Hardware Construction Tips and Tricks
  • Day 2 - Building a basic robot - 2:57:00
    1. Mechanical Build
       • Base Structure (Drive System)
       • Drive Type and Working Principles
       • 3 wheeled omni drive build  
       • Sample Training Platform
    2. Electrical build
       • Sample wiring of the Electrical System
  • Day 3 - Programming in Java - 2:50:00
    
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Starting Java
    • Example Projects for WorldsSkills-https://github.com/studica/WorldSkills-Example-Projects
    • Configuring and Testing the SR Camera
  • Day 4 - Core Programming - 2:59:00
    
    • Creating a Sample Project (Java)
    • Basic Digital I/O
    • Cobra Line Sensor Board
    • Sharp I/R Sensor
    • Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
    • Basic Control of a DC Motor
    • Basic Control of a Servo Motor
    • Adding the Shuffleboard user Interface to see data
  • Day 5 - Design of a Basic Robot Control System - 2:33:00
    • Introduction to Programming the IMU (NavX)
    • Gamepad Setup to Control and test robot functionality.
    • Introduction to Vision with the SR Camera
    • Introduction to the Quick Driver Console
    • Driving the Base Robo
    • Review of Configuring the Titan QUAD
      
      

STEP 3D Files - Individual Part Files (.STP format, click to download)

If you are designing a robot or automation system using our Studica Robotics Building Sets, you can find all the 3D STEP Files here. You can use solid modeling software such as PTC Onshape, Solidworks, and Fusion 360 to open and work with these files.