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Prerequisites

📋 Software Requirements

WPILib & Game Tools

Install WPILib VS Code and National Instruments Game Tool (includes Driver Station and roboRIO imaging).

Phoenix Tuner X

Essential for configuring and tuning TalonFX and other CTRE hardware.

Git

Use Git for version control. Summarize changes clearly (e.g., 'Add drivetrain PID tuning logic').

PathPlanner

Allows you to draw paths for your swerve drive to follow.

Elastic Dashboard

Drivers use a dashboard to easily view the robot and key items, such as selecting autonomous routines or viewing motor errors.

Java Knowledge

Ideally, some basic knowledge of Java coding (optional but recommended).

Ready to Start?

Make sure you have all the prerequisites installed before proceeding to the hardware setup section.

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