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WPILib
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRC

The official FRC robot programming library for Java and C++. Provides hardware abstraction (motors, sensors, cameras), control algorithms, simulation, and the VS Code development environment.

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FRC Events API
FIRST OfficialFRC

Official FIRST Robotics Competition event data API. Provides real-time match results, team rankings, event schedules, and team data for all FRC seasons.

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FIRST Inspires Team Dashboard
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRCFTCFLL

Official FIRST team management portal. Register teams, manage member rosters, track required consent forms, and access program resources across FRC, FTC, and FLL.

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RobotBuilder
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRC

RobotBuilder is an official WPILib tool that generates C++ or Java FRC robot code from a visual configuration, helping teams quickly scaffold their robot programs with subsystems and commands.

twitch frc info
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRC

A Twitch extension that displays live FRC competition information and team data from The Blue Alliance during Twitch streams, enabling viewers to access real-time match details and rankings.

shuffleboard
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRC

Shuffleboard is an official FRC dashboard application developed by WPILib that displays real-time robot telemetry, sensor data, and system status during matches and practice.

the blue alliance ios
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRC

The Blue Alliance iOS app provides real-time access to FRC competition data, match schedules, team rankings, and event information. Designed for teams, scouts, and fans to stay informed during competitions.

GradleRIO
FIRST OfficialFRC

The official Gradle build plugin for FRC that enables teams to build, deploy, and manage code on the RoboRIO robot controller. Essential infrastructure tool for FRC Java/Kotlin programming teams.

api docs
FIRST OfficialFRCFTCFLL

Official API documentation for FIRST Israel, providing programmatic access to FIRST competition data and resources for FRC, FTC, and FLL programs.

the blue alliance android
FIRST OfficialRookie FriendlyFRC

Official Android mobile application for The Blue Alliance that provides real-time access to FRC competition data, match schedules, team information, and event details.

FTA Buddy
FRC

Field support tool for FRC FTAs and FTAAs. Tracks field faults, team connection issues, and match history during events. Helps FTAs quickly diagnose and document recurring problems.

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Statbotics
FRC

Advanced FRC statistics platform featuring EPA (Expected Points Added) ratings for teams and events. Useful for pre-event analysis and alliance selection research.

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ScoutingPASS
Rookie FriendlyFRC

QR-code-based FRC scouting system. Teams configure a JSON file to define their scouting sheet; apps generate QR codes that can be scanned into a spreadsheet without internet.

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Volunteer Systems
FRCFTCFLL

Volunteer scheduling and management platform used by FIRST event organizers. Allows volunteers to sign up for event roles, tracks assignments, and sends event communications.

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FRCDesign.org
Rookie FriendlyFRC

Comprehensive mechanical design guide for FRC teams. Covers drivetrain design, game piece mechanisms, CAD practices, and manufacturing. Includes worked examples and Onshape templates.

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Onshape
VendorRookie FriendlyFRCFTC

Browser-based professional CAD platform heavily adopted by FRC and FTC teams. Supports real-time collaboration, version history, and a large library of FIRST-specific part libraries (MKCAD, etc.).

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Choreo
FRC

Trajectory optimizer for FRC robots. Uses physics-based optimization to generate time-optimal paths that respect wheel force limits, producing smoother and faster autos than geometric planners.

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Limelight
VendorRookie FriendlyFRC

Plug-and-play FRC vision camera with an integrated web dashboard for configuration. Supports AprilTag tracking, neural network pipelines, and returns target data directly over NetworkTables.

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PhotonVision
Rookie FriendlyFRC

Open-source FRC vision processing pipeline that runs on a coprocessor (Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, etc.). Detects AprilTags and game pieces; integrates with WPILib pose estimation.

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The Blue Alliance
Rookie FriendlyFRC

The go-to source for FRC match results, rankings, event schedules, and team statistics. Covers every FRC event since 2002 and powers many scouting apps via its API.

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