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description: >-
  These appearances closely mimic the appearances of parts commonly found in FTC
  robots.
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# Commonly Used Appearances

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

## **Metals**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Nickel - Satin" %}
![Used for nuts, bolts, and other fasteners](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeKWhjTa8bRriXZWiu%2F-MXeP-DeExzBxSQEfGjl%2Fsatinnickel.png?alt=media\&token=5065d6e4-eecf-40a6-bbbf-dae2085d221f)


{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Aluminum - Satin" %}
![Used for channel, clamping hubs, and other kit parts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeKWhjTa8bRriXZWiu%2F-MXeUD_aPNDSJssOIk7Z%2Fsatinalu.png?alt=media\&token=3fd75851-8e2b-4037-9b85-1c76b76cbd96)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Anodized Aluminum" %}
![Used for colored metal parts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeKWhjTa8bRriXZWiu%2F-MXeUphsHYjGUd4JUCpn%2Fanodizedalu.png?alt=media\&token=3c8f4c20-5187-4c91-98e9-dfe7079ab2f4)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Steel - Satin" %}
![Used for steel parts such as bearings and steel shafts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeKWhjTa8bRriXZWiu%2F-MXeXYGfF0y79OBhMq2u%2Fsteelsatin.png?alt=media\&token=09a96905-5df8-45fd-9ea9-4087d8d199f4)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Stainless Steel - Satin" %}
![Used for motors and some shafts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeKWhjTa8bRriXZWiu%2F-MXeYj23Zj2Y_c_p3g4k%2Fstainlesssatin.png?alt=media\&token=33d131dc-d02d-4f81-8e9b-f92f0776aa27)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## **Plastic/Rubber**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Acrylic" %}
![Used for all transparent plastics + field perimeter](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeYtbOdkdKiEc-SXqf%2F-MXeczeAnl3VXydH23Zp%2Facrylic.png?alt=media\&token=7f544b0b-7081-4992-8f6d-1217bf5dbec0)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Plastic - Matte" %}
![Used for 3D-printed parts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeYtbOdkdKiEc-SXqf%2F-MXedbnezYPOg6sJ7v3z%2Fmatteplastice.png?alt=media\&token=06d718ce-00b5-4a6c-bae1-50f785eb5076)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Plastic - Glossy" %}
![Used for acetal/delrin, HDPE, and other plastics ](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeYtbOdkdKiEc-SXqf%2F-MXee1svIRKZNtPQfIE1%2Fglossplastic.png?alt=media\&token=3031462b-531f-4eed-adf4-5d59f42188ba)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Rubber - Soft" %}
![Used for timing belts, round belts, rubber bands, grip tape, and other soft rubber parts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeYtbOdkdKiEc-SXqf%2F-MXegEzqXP5nFaqg4SRg%2Fsoftrubber.png?alt=media\&token=5f492c4e-d22b-4ee4-808f-af3dcbcb07f3)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Rubber - Hard" %}
![Used for drive wheels, rubber pads, and other hard rubber parts](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeYtbOdkdKiEc-SXqf%2F-MXefGN2VVoSEB5Fhmny%2Fhardrubber.png?alt=media\&token=eddaad20-28ac-4f6f-ae30-c0c3f788de81)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## **Wood**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="3D Walnut - Glossy" %}
![Go-to appearance for tables to render on](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXelxXeB56HREtKSNCW%2F-MXep8TeHiZ0BKG-OyNP%2Fwalnutgloss.png?alt=media\&token=924b5a6f-ca3c-4cf0-98ff-32d4b9dee7c2)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="3D Walnut - Semigloss" %}
![Go-to appearance for tables to render on](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXelxXeB56HREtKSNCW%2F-MXeqPlrbsNxCWdpt0Bc%2Fwalnutsemigloss.png?alt=media\&token=5f96ff9e-c13e-46d0-bfc4-5a4880587fad)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="3D Maple - Glossy" %}
![Go-to appearance for tables to render on and flooring](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXelxXeB56HREtKSNCW%2F-MXeqXsFBYYZi7QUTD4s%2Fmapleglossy.png?alt=media\&token=53cc8b5a-d9d7-459b-bcc5-681af3caea3f)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="3D Mahogony - Glossy" %}
![Go-to appearance for tables to render on and flooring](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXelxXeB56HREtKSNCW%2F-MXeqiSxPx5NZfXdOcgz%2Fmahogonyglossy.png?alt=media\&token=69179b37-8ea7-4ac7-bf00-b74d0fd755ac)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
