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---
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type: training-material
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domain: hardware
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subdomain: control-system
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level: 3
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tags: [systemcore, roborio, control-system, hardware, programming]
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prerequisites: [electrical-level-2, programming-level-1]
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source: https://community.firstinspires.org/march-updates-on-the-future-robot-controller
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status: upcoming
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date: 2026-03
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growth: tree
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---
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# SystemCore — Next-Gen FRC Robot Controller
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**Status:** Upcoming (alpha testing later this year)
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**Replaces:** roboRIO
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**Source:** FIRST Community Blog, March 2026
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## What Is SystemCore?
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SystemCore is the new robot controller for FRC and FTC — the replacement for the aging roboRIO. It's a fundamental shift in the control system architecture.
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> "SystemCore is the future robot controller designed to address the evolving needs of competitive robotics programs." — FIRST
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## Hardware Specs
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| Spec | Detail |
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|------|--------|
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| **Size** | Large smartphone form factor |
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| **CAN-FD** | 5x CAN-FD ports |
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| **SmartIO** | 6x SmartIO (flexible analog/digital/PWM) |
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| **I2C** | 2x I2C ports |
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| **USB** | 4x USB 3.0, USB-C |
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| **Ethernet** | Yes |
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| **RSL** | Ring light connector |
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| **WiFi** | Integrated 2.4/5GHz |
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| **IMU** | Built-in IMU for odometry/localization |
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| **AI** | M.2 A+E port — Hailo-8 AI Accelerator compatible |
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## MotionCore
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Companion motion controller for advanced motion control and sensing.
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## Programming
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**Limelight is building the web-based IDE** — Blockly, Java, and Python support.
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This is a major shift: web-based IDE instead of VS Code / WPILib.
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## Why This Matters for 2890
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- Current students will transition from roboRIO to SystemCore
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- Built-in IMU means no external gyro for odometry
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- AI accelerator opens ML-based game piece detection
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- New programming workflow with Limelight IDE
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- Alpha testing begins later this year — curriculum needs to prepare
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## Curriculum Path
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When SystemCore releases:
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1. **Hardware Overview** — Physical connections, compare to roboRIO
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2. **SmartIO Configuration** — Flexible pin mapping
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3. **CAN-FD vs CAN** — What changes
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4. **Built-in IMU** — Odometry and localization without external gyro
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5. **Limelight IDE** — New development workflow
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6. **AI Integration** — Hailo-8 accelerator for object detection
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## Status
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- **Current:** Alpha testing
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- **Expected:** Rollout TBD (monitor FIRST announcements)
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- **Curriculum:** Track FIRST blogs for updates
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---
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**Monitor:** https://community.firstinspires.org/ for official FIRST announcements |