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!