Week 6

​With Week 0 approaching, the team is finalizing robot improvements, refining automation, and training drive teams and strategists. Competition etiquette and pit judging prep are also in full swing to ensure smooth performance on and off the field. With continuous testing and practice, we’re getting ready for a strong showing.

Mechanical:

This week, the Mechanical team has made incredible progress, tackling a range of tasks and significantly improving our robot. They successfully addressed and fixed almost all issues on the two existing robots while also focusing on the development of the next iteration, v3. 

Key advancements were making replacement wheels, fixing coral intake, making an end-effector slip, and constantly improving the robot. ​Meanwhile, other members of the team were further improving on the field elements, and we used these to practice with our robot in shop. The drive team has taken full advantage of this by taking hours of their days to practice in and out of our weekly meetings. 

Software:

​This week, the team made significant strides in both software and electrical systems, pushing our robot's capabilities even further. The algae manipulator program has been successfully completed, and we are now focused on testing and refining its functionality. The team is also actively working on autonomous routines, improving auto-align and auto-cycles to enhance overall performance.

On the electrical side, we resolved a critical issue with the VI system and successfully repaired the E-chain. Additionally, a new sensor was installed on the end-effector to improve precision and control. The end-effector itself is undergoing modifications to further optimize its efficiency.

As testing continues, we are committed to refining these systems to ensure smooth operation and peak performance.

Operations:

This week, the Operations team focused on competition readiness with multiple training sessions. New members attended a competition etiquette presentation to learn proper conduct during events. The operations team continued pit judging training and prepared for the upcoming robot reveal. Additionally, an etiquette presentation was given to 8th graders, helping introduce them to competition standards.

With these preparations, the team is ensuring smooth communication, professionalism, and readiness for upcoming events.

Strategy: 

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This week, the strategy team focused on preparing for Week 0 by developing game plans and analyzing potential match scenarios. Alongside planning, new strategists underwent training to ensure they are ready to make informed decisions during competition. With careful preparation, the team is refining strategies to maximize performance on the field.

Looking ahead:

Week 6 has been a week of progress and preparation, with major advancements in strategy, automation, and competition readiness. As we head into Week 5, the focus shifts to final refinements and finalizing our approach for the Granite State competition from February 28th - March 2nd. With momentum on our side, we’re ready to take on the challenge—let’s keep pushing forward!