18 June 2025

FTControl Panels v0.6.6

Introduction

After rigorous real-world testing during preparations for the FTC Premier Event in Eindhoven, we're excited to release FTControl Panels v0.6.6! This all-in-one robotics dashboard now offers smarter wireless control, enhanced telemetry visualization, and crucial quality-of-life improvements for competitive teams.

Progressive Web App (Experimental)

Panels now functions as a Progressive Web App for quick launching:

Installation steps:

1. Visit chrome://flags/#unsafely-treat-insecure-origin-as-secure

2. Add your robot's IP: http://192.168.49.1:8001 or http://192.168.43.1:8001

3. Relaunch browser

Pros:

- Simpler installation than native apps

- One-click launch from browser

Cons:

- Requires enabling experimental Chrome flag

- Origin trust configuration needed

Enhanced UI & Monitoring

Battery System Upgrades

// New battery data example:
{
  "voltage": 12.67,
  "min_voltage": 11.83,
  "timestamp": 167890
}

- Voltage rounding to 2 decimal places

- Minimum voltage tracking during sessions

- Critical for diagnosing autonomous power drops

UI Improvements

- Automatic version update notifications

- Actionable notifications (execute commands directly)

- Streamlined plugin management

FieldView & Configurables

FieldView Enhancements

- Offset presets for Pedro Pathing/Road Runner

- Custom drawing toolkit

- Coordinate system normalization

Configurables Upgrades

- Real-time OpMode value synchronization

- Fixed post-upload loading sequence

- Full decimal precision preservation

Fixed using proper Double, Float to String formatting.

Conclusion

v0.6.6 brings critical refinements discovered during premier competition testing - from voltage diagnostics to motion planning integrations. These upgrades help teams focus on strategy rather than tooling limitations during high-pressure matches.

Update today for smoother pit operations in Eindhoven!

Happy Robotics!