Kitbot: The drive and shooter subsystems were done and ready for testing. Upon testing, there was a programming issue revealed as the motors were working without code. We also started to work on the climber subsystem that we plan to add onto the kitbot. Mechanical: Started to make drivetrain for the competition robot. Electrical: We…
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Kitbot: On 01/28/26 the electrical system was completed except for motor controllers. The board still needs to be secured and the Lexan panel reinforced with Velcro. The intake can spin but needs further testing to confirm it can successfully intake fuel. Mechanical Team: Continued prototyping the intake and climber. The intake was prepared electrically for…
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Mechanical Team: The Mechanical team continued prototyping and design work on both the intake and climber subsystems. Intake development had advanced with the system being electrically prepared for testing, including mounting a Lexan panel to prevent motor rotation and protect wiring. The climber team analyzed a single-box climber design for a Level 1 climb using…
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Mechanical (Intake & Climber): The Mechanical team made various prototypes for different parts of our robot, featuring a compliant wheel design capable of spinning for the intake system. The climber system was worked on with the assembly of telescope tubing, fixing alignment issues, and ensuring stability during use. Programming: The Programming team reviewed commands, set…
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On January 10th, 2026, the new First Robotics Competition game was revealed. This season’s theme is FIRST AGE, an archaeology and history theme that follows the deep-sea theme. At 12:00 PM EST, our robotics team gathered together to watch the game reveal, and we were excited to say the least. The new climbing strategy, along…
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