FTC Starter Kit

The VEX Robotics FTC Starter Kit contains almost 3,000 parts to help you construct your FIRST Tech Challenge robot. At $499.99 (after FTC team discount), it’s the best value of any FTC kit on the market! This kit is intended to give any level FTC team a strong foundation that they can build on. So what do you get with the VEX Robotics FTC Starter Kit? 

100+ Pieces of Lightweight Aluminum Structure
Build robust robots without sacrificing weight or your ability to cut and drill pieces to fit your designs.  

Compatibility with Almost Any FTC legal motor
Use motors and gearboxes you already own. Easily mount any supplier’s motors or gearboxes to the V5 construction system. Supported motors and gearboxes include:

• VersaPlanetary (VEX Robotics)
• 393 Motor (VEX Robotics)
• NeveRest + Classic Gearbox (AndyMark)
• NeveRest + Orbital Gearbox (AndyMark)
• NeveRest + Sport Gearbox (AndyMark)
• UltraPlanetary (REV Robotics)
• HD Hex Motor (REV Robotics)
• Core Hex Motor (REV Robotics)
• TorqueNado (Tetrix)
• Max DC Motor (Tetrix)
• 12V Motor (Tetrix / GoBilda)

Power of the VersaPlanetary
The VEX Robotics FTC Starter Kit comes with (4x) 2-stage VersaPlanetary Gearboxes. This highly modular gearbox allows you to easily experiment with gear ratios. The VersaPlanetary also has an advanced eco-system of accessories, giving your team even more capability.

393 Motors & Motor Controller 29
Get (2x) of the best continuous rotation servos available in FTC. 393 Motors were designed to work with the VEX V5 construction system, so integrating them into your robot will be easier than ever. 

Hassle-free Star Drive Screws
Tired of stripping screws on your robot? The VEX Robotics FTC Starter Kit comes with over (700x) hard to strip star drive screws. Afraid you won’t have the right tools? Don’t worry, those are included too. 

Build Faster with Hex Nut Retainers
Prototype and build faster than ever using the included Hex Nut Retainers. Hold Hex Huts while also locking two pieces of structure together. Not only do you have to use fewer screws, but you won’t have to get wrenches in hard to reach places. 

Knowledge Is Power
Use the VEX Knowledge Base to quickly get up to speed on how to use the V5 construction system. Browse our Knowledge Base for articles on:

• Gearing & Gear Ratios
• Different Types of Drivetrains
• Arms
• Lifts
• Manipulators
• Using Structure
• Supporting Shafts
• Using fasteners