FIRST Tech Challenge Team
Lightning Bots
We build competitive robots, share STEM with our community, and document what we learn along the way.
Details
Season Details
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Who we are
Team Profile
Mission
We design, build, code, and compete while making robotics approachable for younger students and our local community.
What We Do
- Mechanical design, CAD, fabrication, and fast iteration.
- Autonomous programming, driver control, and match strategy.
- Outreach events that make robotics feel possible for new students.
Achievements
- Advanced to regional championship after a top-ranked qualifying season.
- Earned judged recognition for robot design and community outreach.
- Mentored rookie teams with CAD, programming, and inspection prep.
- Hosted STEM demos for schools, sponsors, and public library programs.
Events and competitions
Activity Timeline
competition
League Meet 1
Finished with a reliable autonomous routine and identified intake consistency as the biggest next improvement.
outreach
Library STEM Night
Ran a hands-on robot driving station and talked with families about how students can get started in FTC.
build
Kickoff Strategy Sprint
Mapped the game, sketched scoring paths, and split into prototype groups for drivetrain, intake, and autonomous.
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Engineering notebook, public edition
Team Blog
Why our first intake failed
Our first intake worked on the practice table but struggled during defense. We learned to test with side impacts, imperfect alignment, and driver pressure instead of only testing ideal runs.
What outreach taught us
The best demos were the ones where visitors could touch, drive, and ask questions. For our next event, we want a shorter explanation and more time for hands-on exploration.