Commonly Used Appearances

These appearances closely mimic the appearances of parts commonly found in FTC robots.

Note: these are simply suggestions. Feel free to experiment with the properties of the appearances to make your own custom appearances!

Metals

Nickel - Satin

Used for nuts, bolts, and other fasteners

Aluminum - Satin

Used for channel, clamping hubs, and other kit parts

Anodized Aluminum

Used for colored metal parts

Steel - Satin

Used for steel parts such as bearings and steel shafts

Stainless Steel - Satin

Used for motors and some shafts

Plastic/Rubber

Acrylic

Used for all transparent plastics + field perimeter

Plastic - Matte

Used for 3D-printed parts

Plastic - Glossy

Used for acetal/delrin, HDPE, and other plastics

Rubber - Soft

Used for timing belts, round belts, rubber bands, grip tape, and other soft rubber parts

Rubber - Hard

Used for drive wheels, rubber pads, and other hard rubber parts

Wood

3D Walnut - Glossy

Go-to appearance for tables to render on

3D Walnut - Semigloss

Go-to appearance for tables to render on

3D Maple - Glossy

Go-to appearance for tables to render on and flooring

3D Mahogony - Glossy

Go-to appearance for tables to render on and flooring