-
+
diff --git a/docs/source/game_specific_resources/playing_field_resources/playing_field_resources.rst b/docs/source/game_specific_resources/playing_field_resources/playing_field_resources.rst
index f4509c77..19ebd231 100644
--- a/docs/source/game_specific_resources/playing_field_resources/playing_field_resources.rst
+++ b/docs/source/game_specific_resources/playing_field_resources/playing_field_resources.rst
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Playing Field Resources
=======================
.. figure:: images/CenterStageField.png
- :alt: Arena with four teams in alliances areas. Four robots are on the field along with CENTERSTAGE game elements.
+ :alt: Arena with four teams in alliance areas. Four robots are on the field along with CENTERSTAGE game elements.
Traditional Playing Field, CENTERSTAGE presented by RTX, 2023-2024
@@ -36,17 +36,17 @@ The guide typically has the following sections:
- Most games have AprilTags placed around the field that can be used for robot navigation.
- Finally, there are teardown instructions that indicate how to take the field down for storage or transport.
-Use the following button link to download a PDF of the Field Setup Guide from the *FIRST* Website:
+Use the following button link to download a PDF of the current Field Setup Guide from the *FIRST* Website:
.. button-link:: https://ftc-resources.firstinspires.org/file/ftc/game/fieldguide
:color: primary
- Download PDF, 4.5 MB, will open in a new tab
+ Download Field Setup Guide PDF, 4.5 MB
.. note:: The Field Setup Guide has instructions for assembling an official game set as purchased from AndyMark.
A purchased game set can be full or partial. A partial game set is less expensive and also suitable for teams who
want official game elements but don't have room to setup a full field.
-The `Game and Season Materials page (FIRST website) `_ also contains downloadable PDFs for the AprilTag images that can be printed and placed on the field.
-There is also a do it yourself (DIY) Resources section that include CAD models of the game and scoring elements and DIY field and perimeter build guides.
+The `Game and Season Materials page `_ also contains a downloadable PDF for the AprilTag images that can be printed and placed on the field.
+There is a Do It Yourself (DIY) Resources section that includes CAD models of scoring elements and DIY field and perimeter build guides.
diff --git a/docs/source/index.rst b/docs/source/index.rst
index 94fc5cd2..3ea43008 100644
--- a/docs/source/index.rst
+++ b/docs/source/index.rst
@@ -126,13 +126,13 @@ and :doc:`gracious_professionalism/gp` to see why.
**I am a...**
-- :doc:`New Team ` - New Teams may not know where to start. This is the way!
+- :doc:`New Team ` New Teams may not know where to start. This is the way!
-- :doc:`Returning Team ` - Returning Teams looking for resources can look here.
+- :doc:`Returning Team ` Returning Teams looking for resources can look here.
-- :doc:`Coach ` - Coaches looking for help or Team Administrative Resources can look here.
+- :doc:`Coach ` Coaches looking for help or Team Administrative Resources can look here.
-- :doc:`Mentor ` - Technical Mentors looking for Technical Resources should look here first!
+- :doc:`Mentor ` Technical Mentors looking for Technical Resources should look here first!
The main menu contains links to the top level content. The following are quick links organized by topic.
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ The main menu contains links to the top level content. The following are quick l
:outline:
:expand:
- SDK GitHub Repository (external)
+ SDK GitHub Repository
.. div:: col-sm pl-1 pr-1
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ The main menu contains links to the top level content. The following are quick l
:outline:
:expand:
- SDK Releases (external)
+ SDK Releases
.. div:: col-sm pl-1 pr-1
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ The main menu contains links to the top level content. The following are quick l
:outline:
:expand:
- Javadoc Documentation (external)
+ Javadoc Documentation
.. grid-item-card::
:class-header: sd-bg-secondary font-weight-bold sd-text-black
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ The main menu contains links to the top level content. The following are quick l
:outline:
:expand:
- Game Question and Answer System (external)
+ Game Question and Answer System
.. note::
diff --git a/docs/source/overview/ftcoverview.rst b/docs/source/overview/ftcoverview.rst
index f8209c6e..621d26e9 100644
--- a/docs/source/overview/ftcoverview.rst
+++ b/docs/source/overview/ftcoverview.rst
@@ -1,11 +1,32 @@
-About the *FIRST* Tech Challenge
-================================
+.. role:: wordmark
-It’s way more than building robots. *FIRST* Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team
-members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate
+.. role:: superscript
+
+.. |FIRST| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST`
+
+.. |FTC| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST` Tech Challenge
+
+.. |FIRST-reg| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST`\ :superscript:`®`
+
+.. |FTC-reg| replace:: :wordmark:`FIRST`\ :superscript:`®` Tech Challenge
+
+.. comment: the roles are converted into CSS Class names that we can target with CSS.
+ :wordmark: is used to italicize the FIRST word.
+ :superscript: will superscript anything but was intended for Registered and Copyright symbols.
+ Replace all *FIRST* with |FIRST|. this uses CSS instead of to italicize FIRST. This avoids spoken word pauses that surround text.
+ We can also use the substitutions and a role to superscript the Registered symbol.
+ We add a FTC subsitution for future convienience, no need to replaces existing text.
+ We add |FIRST-reg| and |FTC-reg| substitutions which can be used to add the registered mark to the first use of FIRST or FTC in body text as per FIRST branding.
+ Don't use the registered mark in the document heading because the Registered mark will get imbedded in all links including the sidebar and we'd have registered marks everywhere.
+
+About the |FIRST| Tech Challenge
+====================================
+
+It’s way more than building robots. |FTC-reg| teams (up to 15 team
+members, grades 7 to 12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate
robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format.
-Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice
+Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop :abbr:`STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)` skills and practice
engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and
working as a team.
@@ -18,11 +39,10 @@ enlistment, and other employment pathways.
.. comment
Build the FIRST Championship link so we can italicize FIRST.
-Each season concludes with regional championship events and an exciting |text|_.
+Teams compete at regional events leading up to an exciting |text|_ that concludes the season.
.. _text: https://www.firstchampionship.org/
-.. |text| replace:: *FIRST* Championship
-
+.. |text| replace:: |FIRST| Championship
.. only:: latex
@@ -30,43 +50,44 @@ Each season concludes with regional championship events and an exciting |text|_.
.. raw:: html
+ The following YouTube video has students and mentors talking about the FIRST Tech Challenge. Locate the Play push button to start the video.
|
-Start a *FIRST* Tech Challenge Team
+Start a |FIRST| Tech Challenge Team
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-*FIRST* Tech Challenge teams design and build a robot using a reusable kit of
+|FTC| teams design and build a robot using a reusable kit of
parts and compete within a common set of game rules to play an exciting field
game and complete the specific season challenge. The robot game changes every
season and is always a blast!
Student and adult team members are encouraged to bring any skills they already
have, like programming, electronics, metalworking, graphic design, web
-creation, public speaking, videography, and many more. *FIRST* Tech Challenge
+creation, public speaking, videography, and many more. |FIRST| Tech Challenge
welcomes every student, with or without special skills.
-If you are looking to incorporate *FIRST* into your classroom or after-school
-programming, learn more about *FIRST* Class Pack, a flexible implementation
+If you are looking to incorporate |FIRST| into your classroom or after-school
+programming, learn more about |classpack|_, a flexible implementation
option for up to 24 students.
-.. comment
- Build the Start a Team link so we can italicize FIRST.
+.. _classpack: https://info.firstinspires.org/class-pack/firsttechchallenge
+.. |classpack| replace:: |FIRST| Class Pack
-Continue on to learn about the |text2|_
+Visit |text2|_ to learn about the essential steps to starting a team!
.. _text2: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc/start-a-team
-.. |text2| replace:: essential steps to starting a *FIRST* Tech Challenge Team!
+.. |text2| replace:: start a |FIRST| Tech Challenge Team
-About *FIRST* Tech Challenge Kahoot
+About |FIRST| Tech Challenge Kahoot
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-This is a fun self-led *FIRST* Tech Challenge `Kahoot
-`__ to
-test and build your knowledge. Learn about the many facets of *FIRST* Tech
-Challenge and the Core Values of *FIRST* in the *FIRST* Tech Challenge `Kahoot
-`__.
+A Kahoot is a self-led learning game to build and test your knowledge.
+|FIRST| has created a series of Kahoots in the areas of |FTC|, robots, game play, events and awards.
+Visit |text3|_ to learn about the many facets of |FIRST| Tech Challenge and |FIRST| Core Values.
+.. _text3: https://create.kahoot.it/course/f79560a1-df68-44dd-bbef-d8c9bf5a27f5
+.. |text3| replace:: |FIRST| Tech Challenge Kahoots