The Thrifty Bot

05/20/2026

Unboxing a Thrifty Cam! This camera uses the OMNIVISION OG02B1B B&W CMOS 2 Megapixel (1600x1304) Global Shutter Image Sensor with OmniPixel®3-GS Technology. At full resolution, the camera will present 60 frames per second over USB 3.0!

It includes a billet aluminum case and a locking USB-C 3.0 cable. Perfect for tracking Apriltags on FRC robots!

05/14/2026

The Thriftiest Cam utilizes the OMNIVISION OV9281 B&W CMOS 1 Megapixel (1280×800) image sensor with OmniPixel®3-GS technology. At full resolution, the camera delivers up to 120 frames per second.

This camera is USB 2.0 based and comes in a molded case with a USB 2.0 locking cable. The case comes with four 10-32 mounting holes on a 1.75" x 1" pitch rectangle.

04/20/2026

Who's ready for Worlds?? Swing by our table in the Innovation Faire for some product previews and great giveaways.

03/24/2026

Proud to sponsor our local hometown robotics team! Way to go FRC 5010 - Fishers Tiger Dynasty Robotics Team

03/07/2026

We are ready for robots in Mishawaka!

02/20/2026

We're so excited to talk to all the teams representing their states at the

02/08/2026

It's time to start thinking about your bumpers! Check out our Thrifty bumper mount kits and bumper foam!

01/16/2026

Amazing to see what you can accomplish in 3 days! Great work to everyone involved, very cool to see what you all did with many of our parts!

Check out the Robot in 3 Days Cranberry Alarm reveal: Mini-Fridge at https://youtu.be/mV85fHC1xJ4

Full explainer videos also on YouTube



AndyMark, Inc. The Thrifty Bot

01/11/2026

Check out the 2026 Rebuilt field elements that are on hand and ready to ship!

https://www.thethriftybot.com/products/hub-funnel-assembly

https://www.thethriftybot.com/products/funnel-net

Everything you need to assemble the hub funnel for the 2026 game. Kit includes:Quantity 6 polycarbonate panels with the same geometry as the game fieldQuantity 42 zip ties

01/10/2026

Hope everyone had a great kickoff to the 2026 FRC season! Make sure to check out your black tote for the kitbot items we donated. We can't wait to see your kitbot builds this year!

01/10/2026

Another vectored intake wheel test