// FRC Team #6838
Engineering the future through robotics, teamwork, and relentless innovation. We don't just build robots - we build leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Competing on the world stage since 2017.
// What is FRC
FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) is a global robotics tournament where young people design, build, and compete with robots. It's more than a competition — it's a community that equips youth with engineering skills, collaboration, and leadership for the future.
// About Us
X-SHARC is a Turkish FRC team affiliated with SEV American College in Istanbul. Our team was founded in 2017 at our school, in response to a student request for a robotics team.
Our members came up with the team name inspired by our school's mascot, the shark; X-ZONE, the name of our workspace; and the abbreviation SAC, the short name of our school — and our team name turned into X-SHARC.
We started our FRC journey with the 2017 Turkey Off-Season, where we were part of the winning alliance among 54 teams. We then won the Rookie All-Star Award at our first regional FRC tournament, Istanbul Regional 2018, which led us to the 2018 Championship in Houston. At the 2019 Istanbul Regional we received the Excellence in Engineering Award, and at the newly opened Bosphorus Regional we were again in the winning alliance and won the Industrial Design Award — earning our second trip to Houston.
Also in 2019, we participated in both the Mersin Off-Season and GameX tournaments, winning the Quality Award at GameX. After navigating the pandemic, we came back stronger than ever — placing first at both İzmir and Bosphorus, and returning to the World Championship in Houston in 2022. In the years since, we have been unstoppable, and we hope history will repeat itself.
// Our Mission
// Social Impact
// Our Team Structure
The CAD department uses 3D modeling software (Onshape) to visualize and plan the robot before a single bolt is turned. From brainstorm to full assembly, CAD is the blueprint of everything we build.
Team-wide ideation and concept development sessions.
Designing prototypes to test emerging concepts.
Selecting mechanisms based on prototype performance.
Drawing all robot subsystems in Onshape.
Combining subsystems into the final robot model.
The Mechanical department takes the CAD designs and brings them to life — fabricating parts, assembling the robot, and ensuring structural integrity throughout the season.
Parts manufactured according to CAD designs and assembled.
Ongoing maintenance and rapid repairs when needed.
Checks to ensure the robot's structure and function are sound.
The Electronics department designs and optimizes all electrical and control systems. From wiring to power distribution, they keep the robot alive and responsive.
Designing and wiring all electrical systems.
Installing and configuring all control components.
Ensuring reliable power and signal integrity.
Rapid diagnosis and resolution of electrical issues mid-competition.
The Software department writes and tests all code that controls the robot. Using WPILib with Java, they handle everything from driver controls to autonomous path planning.
Writing robot control code in Java using the WPILib library.
Using Limelight for camera-based target tracking.
Implementing path planning systems for full autonomous movement.
The PR department tells our story. From social media to sponsorships, they connect X-SHARC with the world, manage partnerships, and lead our community outreach efforts.
Creating content and maintaining active social channels.
Managing FRC team interactions and event coordination.
Handling marketing materials and sponsor agreements.
Photo/video at events, and managing social responsibility projects.
// Competition History
// Get In Touch
Have a question, want to collaborate, or interested in supporting X-SHARC? Reach out to us directly.
team6838@sevkoleji.k12.tr