FTA Buddy is a web app (and installable mobile app) for FRC event volunteers. It gives FTAs, FTAAs, CSAs, and RIs real-time field data, team support notes, and match logs on their phones or tablets - without needing to be on the FMS network.
Go to ftabuddy.com and tap Login / Sign Up.
You can sign up with:
After signing in you'll be asked to select your role. You can change this later in Settings.
Your role determines which features you see and how the app behaves by default.
| Role | Who it's for | Default notepad view | Key access |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA | Field Technical Advisor | Field view | Monitor, Flashcards, Notepad, Logs, Checklist, Reports |
| FTAA | Assistant FTA | Field view | Same as FTA |
| CSA | Control System Advisor | Feed view | Notepad, References, Notifications |
| RI | Robot Inspector | Feed view | Checklist, References, Notifications |
You can change your role at any time in Settings.
To access live event data you need an event password from whoever is hosting the event for your region.
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If the event was created in Notepad Only mode (no FMS extension connection), the Field Monitor and Match Logs features won't be available. Notepad, Checklist, and References still work normally.
FTA Buddy can be installed to your phone's home screen so it works like a native app:
Once installed, the app opens full-screen without a browser bar and is available from your home screen.
The bottom navigation bar changes based on your role:
The gear icon (top right on most pages) opens Settings.