#frc worlds

[pit-crew-chronicles]

Got to meet @the-frc-frogghost yesterday and @firstinspires today!

[friendlycursedspaceotter]

✨not going to worlds because even though my team made it they could only take 25✨

✨have fun✨

[hyp3rsh0ck]

team hijinx shivers before the average frc button collector

[simonoliverseville]

“The little icons that they added to each robotics team division at the FRC World Championship bring me joy.”

[depressedfish]

Hey FRC people!

I'm bored and tired of packing for Houston, so I thought I'd do a quick writeup of some Ontarian teams that'll be there! Hopefully you can find some new teams to watch and watch out for. Do note that this post is NOT a suitable replacement for good pit scouting. Teams may have fixed their robots from the last time I saw them compete. Also, these are not all the ontario teams, just the ones I've seen play so far. With that out of the way, let's start with...

Team 2056: OP Robotics

They certainly live up to their name.

Statbotics Rank: 1

FUN Rank: 2

EPA: 58.9

Common name: OP

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Galileo

I mean, what else is there to say about them that hasn't been said before? OP Robotics has always been a top competitor in Ontario, let alone the whole world. They have an incredibly well designed robot, with one of the cleanest swerves I've ever seen. Sure, they can't trap, but they can make up for it by a mile with the metric ton of notes they put out. There are a few chinks in the armor: the aforementioned trap, a slightly slow amp shot, and how their robot can pretty easily be pushed around, but who cares? They certainly don't. Did I forget their former world record of 155 clean?

Team 2200: MMRambotics

Ramming through the competition.

Statbotics Rank: 69 (nice)

FUN Rank: 46

EPA: 38.5

Common name: Rambotics

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Curie

Sleek, compact, and fast as hell. Rambotics have been a top contender in Ontario for a long time now, and it's easy to see why. They can trap, 5 note, and has one of the fastest amp shots. Very, VERY scary team to go up against. They've had some consistency issues throughout the season, unfortunately. However, that does not stop them from being a major threat on whatever alliance they're on. My advice? Just cycle.

Team 3683: Team DAVE

These guys aren't your average Joes.

Statbotics Rank: 73

FUN Rank: 35

EPA: 37.9

Common name: Dave

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Galileo

While they may have a pretty boring name, don't let that fool you into thinking that they're not one of the best robots in the world. Together with OP and 2702, they set a former world record of 155 clean, and that's only the beginning. They have a very fast trap, clean swerve, consistent 4 and 5 notes, and maybe 6 if I'm remembering right. They've been consistent throughout the season, and are a major major threat on any alliance. Again, like rambotics: just cycle.

Team 4946: The Alpha Dogs

The dogs are in the house. And by god, they're barking.

Statbotics Rank: 85

FUN Rank: 62

EPA: 37

Common Name: Alpha Dogs

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Archimedes

With two* of the most controversial robots of the year and some great placings, these dogs are continuing to learn new tricks. And yes, you heard that right. TWO. WHOLE. (NOT) ROBOTS. Using a loophole in G209 that states that a robot counts as a robot only if it has a drive train, they have two whole configurations. It's so insanely cool. While I have heard that they may not be bringing it to worlds, that still won't count them out from doing well. They have fairly consistent 4 and 5 note autos, which have had some consistency issues. However, they more than make up for it in teleop, with one of the best drivers out there. They can also trap consistently on their main configuration (as of Ontario DCMP). Do not even THINK of defending them, it's just a waste of time. These dogs have a damn good bite, and will show up in any alliance.

Team 3161: Tronic Titans

Shooting notes in style.

Statbotics Rank: 130

FUN Rank: N/A (I swear they were on there i might be blind)

EPA: 35.1

Common Name: Tronic

Last event I saw them at: Humber

Division: Archimedes

You can recognize them across the venue with their signature black and gold capes, but style isn't all they've got. This team is incredibly consistent, with a very good amp shot and a solid 4 note auto. Just a very very consistent robot all around. They'll always do their part and more on any alliance.

Team 4907: Thunderstamps

If you've heard the clap, it's already too late.

Statbotics Rank: 163

FUN Rank: N/A (again I swear they were there)

EPA: 34.1

Common name: Stamps, TStamps

Last event I saw them at: Windsor

Division: Galileo

You may know them as the jumping robot from 2022, but this team isn't a one trick pony. They've been plauged with a streak of bad luck, mired with consistency issues, but they keep plodding along. They have a very good 4 and 5 notes autos, and a trap to boot. These racehorses may qualify as a dark horse this worlds, but that by no means means they're out.

Team 7558: ALT-F4

If you're up against them, try using that shortcut to end the match sooner.

Statbotics Rank: 200

FUN Rank: N/A

EPA: 32.7

Common name: Alt-f4

Last event I saw them at: Humber

Division: Galileo

One of the newer teams on the block, and took me by surprise in 2023. This year however, they've had a little less luck. With some auto and consistency issues, they've not had as good a run as I know they can. Their turret can beam notes like it's water, and autos can be smooth as butter. Keep a close eye on them.

Team 5885: Villanova WiredCats

All wired up and ready to roar.

Statbotics Rank: 261

FUN Rank: N/A

EPA: 31.2

Common name: wiredcats

Last event I saw them at: Windsor

Division: Milstein

These kitties are the all around picture of a solid robot. With a pretty unique back shooter that allows them to amp fairly quick, and some solid autos, they'll pack a punch on the field.

Team 1114: Simbotics

All hail the kings/queens/themperors.

Statbotics Rank: 268

FUN Rank: 44

EPA: 31

Common name: Sim, Simbots

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Milstein

Two time former world champions. Hall of fame team. Has a ship name with OP. They've done it all. And they build robots like it. Simbotics hasn't been as good as of late, but that doesn't mean they're fully washed. They're still a very very scary robot to be looking at, and the numbers don't reflect that at all. Just keep in mind their auto inconsistencies.

Team 5406: Celt-X

The mean green machine.

Statbotics Rank: 271

FUN Rank: 95

EPA: 30.9

Common name: celtex (thats like how its pronounced leave me alone)

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Johnson

Celt-X is another really really consistent and pretty darn scary robot in its own right. With very solid 4 note autos and the ability to trap, it makes them good already. Their major selling point is a very fast amp shot, allowing for more amp cycles than what you might expect.

Team 4920: Belle River Boltheads

These nuts and bolts will break your bones.

Statbotics Rank: 377

FUN Rank: N/A

EPA: 28.6

Common name: Boltheads

Last event I saw them at: Windsor

Division: Daly

The boltheads have been a very solid and consistent robot this year. They have a good 4 note, and a good amp shot, and a good teleop. However, they were having some issues with their shooter at the end of Windsor, but that won't stop them at worlds.

Team: 1241: THEORY6

The dark horses of Canada.

Statbotics Rank: 799

FUN Rank: N/A

EPA: 22.5

Common name: T6, Theory 6

Last event I saw them at: Ontario DCMP

Division: Galileo

These former world champions have had a very unfortunate streak. With their turret being broken during the first day and a bit of DCMPs, along with auto issues and swerve issues, it was looking doomed for their Worlds run. But then. They were first pick for 4946 at DCMPs. Was it Faith? Pity? The memes? Whatever it was, Theory 6 proved themselves very worthy of that pick. Once their shooter gets up and running, it can turn itself into a mini 254. Keep a very very close eye on this team, and if noone gets them, snag them while you can.

And that's it! feel free to tag or add any US teams that I might not know or have heard about, I'd love to know who to watch! Good luck to all competing!

[folk-punk-sheep]

Sean at First Robotics!

[give-grian-rights]

YOOOOOO I'VE SEEN SOME OF MY MUTUALS AND PEOPLE i FOLLOW REBLOG YOU, BUT I DIDN'T YOU WERE PART OF A FRC TEAM LETS GOOOOOO

YEAHHHHH im trying to get back into mentoring this year but college has me girlrotting. i love competitions i love FRC i love robots i love Dean Kamen i love the spirit i want to be buried in the pits

even if sometimes i remember that there's teams literally sponsored by NASA and i want to put my head into a wall. like CONGRATULATIONS. IM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. but on the otherhand jeez ain't it great that you have several hundred thousand dollars and NASA engineers volunteering for you. thats very ethical

like obviously they cant just bar NASA engineers and other highly skilled individuals from volunteering because its GREAT that they want to be involved but also its just funny.

[cheesythemathwiz]

“There’s a robotics team from California called The Cheesy Poofs.”

“No, I didn’t sponsor them. Would be SO COOL if I had.”

[the-frc-frogghost]

I’m going to a conference from 12:00-12:45 and 1:00-1:45 lol…

Hopefully I get to eat lunch

[twoants]

quotes from the build season

”everything is green”

“dont shank me”

“can you pull this ziptie out of my finger”

“the sweve sounds like a shopping cart”

“the data doesnt care about your feelings”

“they do suc well”

“how did they make it this far with no backups of their code”

“let us die”

(at comp) us chanting rat fight

“we are safety”(said while being unsafe)

“whos getting murdered today”

“i think we broke the arm”

“oopsies”

“i’m making a BOM for the ISS”( for context BOM is bill of materials and ISS is inverted shifting swerve)

“i found out i dont like people. so i work with robots instead”

“when did a motor catch on fire”

”once build season ends im going to sleep for a week. well actually, a week after worlds im going to sleep for a week, because i have my orchestra comcert right after worlds and im not ready”

“so thats the front of the robot”

“theory: our mechanical lead is a lizard person, like the last one”(this one was said with actual names, but im not posting those)

“their CAN didnt terminate”

[bionic-vapour-boy]

i forget how zionist a big chunk of FIRST/FRC is

[pit-crew-chronicles]

Going to be in the pits tomorrow starting at 11am.

Feel free to stop by and compliment shoelaces, ask for vanilla extract, or just discuss the symbolism in Goncharov.

I do have bracelets for FRCblr, and FIRSTblr (if that’s a thing) in general. They’re all Mojo colors. I have 6 done rn, almost 7. I have about 5 more prepped so I can just weave in my free time.

[abnormalpsychology]

Is it even really your fic if your friends aren’t receiving the types of texts someone from prison would send about it

[hyp3rsh0ck]

VECTOR SWEEEEEEEEPPPP

[the-village-dunce]

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[transsexual-ghost]

the past three days have not felt real i'm gonna be honest