Our FTC team 14825 discussed the benefits of using Odometry at the 2026 Hawaii FTC Kickoff. Here you'll find the resources we compiled that helps any teams (rookie or veteran) get started with Odometry.
This Google Drive folder contains the requested files for the Odometry breakout session.
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The following files are in this folder:
Odometry Tuning Instructions (2 deadwheels + pinpoint computer)
For teams who wish to purchase the goBILDA Odometry Pack like these
Odometry Tuning Instructions (3 deadwheels)
For teams who wish to purchase 3 deadwheels from any vendor like these or these from goBILDA, or these from Swyft Robotics.
If you want to create/design your own odometry pods, you can use the OpenOdometry project created by FTC team 18219 here.
Odometry Coding Instructions
For teams to use when they have completed tuning and are ready to code their robots.
Odometry Coding Templates
Some sample Java templates that teams can use right away.
Odometry Coding Example (Example Github Repository)
For teams needing a sample example on how a sample robot moves using Odometry/Road Runner.
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Additional Resources:
Odometry Workshop
Our presentation at the 2026 Hawaii FTC Kickoff
Installing Android Studio
Installing the Road Runner Library
Installing the MeepMeep Visualizer
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We hope that our Odometry instructions and tutorials are useful to you.