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From: MrC <mrc@fabric>
Date: Sun, 3 May 2026 19:41:26 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Add SystemCore next-gen controller training module

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