Post-Install Checklist
After installing WPILib and the FRC Game Tools, verify that your environment works correctly.
Environment Tests
| Test | How to Perform | Pass Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| WPILib VS Code opens | Launch “WPILib VS Code YYYY” | Opens without errors |
| Create example project | File → New Project → Example | Builds successfully |
| Build robot code | Ctrl + Shift + P → Build Robot Code | Shows “BUILD SUCCESSFUL” |
| Deploy to RoboRIO | Connect USB → Deploy Robot Code | Driver Station shows green status |
| Driver Station connects | Open DS → Team 5847 | “Comms” and “Robot Code” lights green |
Optional Ironclad Repo Test
git clone https://github.com/Ironclad5847/Ironclad-2025.git
cd Ironclad-2025
./gradlew build
You should see:
BUILD SUCCESSFUL in Xs
Quick Fixes
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Build fails immediately | Missing JDK | Re-install WPILib (Everything) |
| RoboRIO not found | Firewall or driver issue | Disable firewall or reinstall NI Tools |
| Code deploys but won’t run | Wrong team number | Check team = 5847 in build.gradle |
| Shuffleboard empty | network-tables mismatch | Ensure DS and robot on same network |