TEAM PYROTECH HAS BEEN FINALIZED FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING, COME CHECK US OUT NEXT APRIL!
ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
BLACKSMITH
PyroTech is a FRC Team dedicated to spreading STEAM across the community. Our team has an assortment of students, mentors, and families from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Built in 2024, Blacksmith was created to further our outreach efforts and bring STEM to the hands of people of any age.
🛞 6 Wheel Drivetrain
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Gives tank-like control, allowing it to move precisely.
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Simplicity allows children of almost any age to drive it without issue.
⚽ Ball Intake
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Quickly and consistently pulls balls into the robot.
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Pushes balls through the robot for use by the shooter
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Can rotate backwards in case balls get stuck.
🥏 Shooter Mechanism
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Shoots balls at targets quickly and precisely.
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Powered by a single Falcon 500 motor for speed and power.
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Aimed by drivetrain for simplicity.
🎮 Control Scheme
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Two controllers to drive one robot; One to drive, one to intake and shoot balls.
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Simple and easy to understand controls, so people of any age can drive.
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Double controller control scheme encourages communication and teamwork.
2024 - 2025 SEASON
Awards
Team PyroTech recently completed an incredible run at North Carolina’s FRC District Events and State Championship—bringing home two of the most prestigious awards in the competition:
🏆 Impact Award – The highest honor in FIRST Robotics, awarded for our team's outstanding commitment to community outreach and STEM education.
🔧 Engineering Inspiration Award – Recognizing our success in advancing respect for engineering and inspiring students to explore engineering careers.
These awards reflected not only our technical capabilities, but also our dedication to the core values of FIRST: innovation, teamwork, and community impact.
🌟We were also proud to celebrate individual achievements:
🎖️ Bhavya Uppalapati was named a Dean’s List Semi-Finalist, recognizing her exceptional leadership and dedication to the mission of FIRST.
🛠️ Glen Smith was honored with a Woodie Flowers Nomination, celebrating his outstanding mentorship and unwavering support of our team.
Competition Highlights
Impact Video
Engineering inspiration display
