Big Dreams. Big Aims. Tynie Brains.
We are Tynie Brains — a student-led FTC team pushing precision robotics, creative problem‑solving, and fast iteration. Built in Edinburgh, aiming for the Copper Box.
Build Focus
Prototype intake + scoring cycle. Rapid iteration for reliability.
Research Stack
Java onboarding, sensor experiments, and data‑driven strategy.
Travel Plan
FlixBus route planning for Copper Box. Budget‑first approach.
Edinburgh Roots
We build in the city, test after school, and carry the community with us.
Our Base
Tynecastle High School is our engineering home. Every prototype, wiring pass, and code run starts here.
Featured Build Gallery
Key moments from the robot build and mechanism prototyping.
Goals
What we’re chasing before regionals.
Consistent Flywheel
Finalize a reliable double‑flywheel scoring cycle with repeatable RPM and shot accuracy.
Document Iterations
Capture design changes, calculations, and test evidence for award submissions.
Travel & Budget
Lock in Copper Box travel logistics, sponsor support, and final event budget.
Find Us
Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh.
2 McLeod Street, Edinburgh EH11 2ND.
2026 Motto
Voted by the team on February 1, 2026.
“Big Dreams. Big Aims. Tynie Brains.”
Winner: 5 votes (50%).