FTA Buddy Documentation

FTA Buddy is a companion app for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) event volunteers. It provides live field monitoring, team support notes, match log analysis, and event management tools - all without overloading the FMS network.

User Guides

• Getting Started - accounts, roles, joining events, installing the app
• Hosting an Event - browser extension setup, event creation, event settings

Features

• Field Monitor - live robot status for all 6 stations
• Notepad - team support notes and tickets
• Match Logs - reviewing and sharing DS connection logs
• Checklist - team inspection and pre-match status tracking
• Flashcards - quick-reference cards for the field
• References - status lights, wiring diagrams, manuals, and more
• Settings - customizing alerts, appearance, and notifications
• Integrations - FTA App sync, Slack, Nexus, and kiosk modes
• Troubleshooting - field-tested fixes for roboRIO, radio, power, and network issues

Developer Reference

• Public API - REST endpoints for match logs and cycle times

More FRC Tools

Find more tools, offseason events, practice fields, and photos for FRC, FTC, and FLL teams at FRC.Tools.