Seasons Timeline

A season by season look at our robots, what we improved, and the awards we earned throughout FTC.

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2025-2026 Season

DECODE pushed us toward speed and consistency. With two artifact colors and pattern based scoring, our priorities were fast cycles, clean scoring, and stable alignment through traffic and defense. We focused on a compact robot that could intake reliably, score quickly, and keep autonomous and endgame execution repeatable.

Robot and Awards
Game: Decode | Region: Chesapeake

Robot Photos

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Drivetrain
Mecanum drive for fast alignment and quick goal approaches
Main Mechanisms
High throughput intake with a guided outtake for consistent scoring
Software
Road Runner autonomous routines with consistent start setup and driver presets for repeatable cycles
Best Upgrade
Faster cycle time and fewer jams with improved alignment for more consistent scoring

Awards Won

  • 3rd Place Team
    Alexandria, VA Qualifier II
  • Think Award
    Alexandria, VA Qualifier II
  • Finalist Alliance
    Moorefield, WV Qualifier II
  • Connect Award, 2nd Place
    Moorefield, WV Qualifier II

2024-2025 Season

Into the Deep emphasized reach, control, and stability. We built around reliable handling and consistent placement, prioritizing rigidity so the robot stayed accurate under pressure. Our iteration focused on faster cycles and a cleaner driver workflow, with autonomous routines aimed at starting matches with dependable points.

Robot and Awards
Game: Into the Deep | Region: Chesapeake

Robot Photos

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Drivetrain
Mecanum drive for precise positioning around field elements
Main Mechanisms
Extendable scoring system using a linear slide and guided end effector for controlled pickup and placement
Software
Road Runner paths plus teleop presets for repeatable slide positions and consistent scoring cycles
Best Upgrade
More rigid extension and smoother control for better accuracy and fewer missed placements

Awards Won

  • 3rd Place Team
    2025 Moorefield WV 2 Qualifier
  • Connect Award, 2nd Place
    Gaithersburg MD Qualifier

2023-2024 Season

CENTERSTAGE emphasized precise placement and controlled scoring rather than high throughput. We designed a simple, low profile robot focused on reliability and accuracy, prioritizing consistent driving and a stable scoring mechanism. This season established strong mechanical fundamentals and software structure that informed later, more complex designs.

Robot and Awards
Game: Centerstage | Region: Chesapeake

Robot Photos

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Drivetrain
Four wheel tank drive optimized for stability and straightforward control
Main Mechanisms
Single degree of freedom extension arm with a servo driven claw designed for controlled pixel placement
Software
Basic autonomous routines focused on consistent starting alignment, plus driver controlled arm positioning
Best Upgrade
Reliable claw control and simplified mechanism design, reducing failure points and improving placement consistency

Awards Won

  • Connect Award, 2nd Place
    CHS-VA Harrisonburg 2 Qualifier Stage Left
  • Motivate Award, 2nd Place
    CHS-VA Harrisonburg 2 Qualifier Stage Left