Registration is Open!!!
What is MiniFRC?
MiniFRC is an annual quarter-scale FRC competition hosted by FRC Team 4561, the TerrorBytes. The inaugural MiniFRC competition was held on June 4th, 2016, when 16 teams played in MiniFRC: Stronghold. Since then our team has held a MiniFRC competition at least once a year, sometimes every six months, with the 9th off season event on July 1, 2023. This document provides participants/volunteers details on registration, updates, and any other information you may need.
MiniFRC 9.5: Charged Up
MiniFRC is back! TerrorBytes Robotics is proud to host MiniFRC 9 2023, in which participants can throw together a robot for as low as $10 and compete with other teams across NC on a miniature version of the Charged Up field from this years FRC game. This year’s competition is supported by RTP’s own Alfredo Systems and Research Triangle High School.
Kickoff: November 11,2023
Competion: December 3,2023
- Kit of parts
- TerrorBytes are providing a kit of parts for $10 each that can be picked up on kickoff day.
- If your unable to make it to kickoff but are intrested in haveing a KOP shipped to you please click here. (NOTE: KOP’s are $15 when shipped)
- Purchasing Robot Parts Individually (NOTE: These parts are usually more expensive than the KoP.) Here are some links to purchase your own robot parts. We suggest purchasing at LEAST four yellow motors for your drivetrain, and more for other systems. Individual parts can also be purchased from the Alfredo Electronics webstore.
- Other resources:
- AlfredoConnect (Driver Station)
- Game Resources
- Will be posted after kick off
- Tutorial Resources
- This tutorial is for the previous year’s game, but the systems are the same! This video will guide you through the process of building a MiniFRC robot: Simple Robot building tutorial
- This read through document will guide you through the basics of programing a MiniFRC robot: Robot wiring/control system tutorial
- Game Resources
Official team list will be posted on November 6 ,2023
Volunteers will have to be there on the actual competition day on December 3,2023 at 8:30 and will be trained that morning. Please look at the resources below to register:
***Location: Research Triangle High School (3106 East NC-54, Durham, NC 27709)
General schedule (tentative)
Competition Schedule (tentative)
Who is eligible?
All ages are welcome! Teams of up to 5 members can participate. Solo teams are allowed but may need to buddy up for help during the competition (recommended team size is 2 – 4)
Need help, have questions, or just want to stay in the know about this and future MiniFRC events? Join the MiniFRC Discord server.
