We are The Mechanical Mages, FTC Team 20288. We are a 5th-year FTC team located in Bethany, Oregon. Our team consists of 12 highschoolers that go to Sunset, Westview, and Jesuit High School. We are very enthusiastic about having the opportunity to participate in FIRST Tech Challenge. We took on the 2024-25 Season, Into the Deep, intending to learn, compete, build relationships, and have fun! Throughout the season, we overcame many challenges and grew as a team and landed a coveted spot at the Michiana Premier Event in South Bend, Indiana!
Our mission is to learn about the hardware, software, and outreach that forms a functional and successful team and develops practical skills for the future. As a team, we prioritized expressing gracious professionalism in our meetings and competitions throughout the season. We worked hard throughout the season using our previous knowledge to create an advanced robot and inspire others to get involved in the world of STEAM!
Robot: Thanos
Iterative design process ensured reliability and goal alignment.
System comprises 8 motors and 9 servos, allocated for driving, intake, and slides.
Servos utilized for hanging, deposition, drone launching, pixel grabbing, and intake.
Utilization of Misumi SAR 330 slides, 3D-printed deposition box with LED pixel count indicators.
Features include gate pushers for passage, 3D-printed intake spokes with tubing, and a redesigned drone launcher with servo control.
2024 - 2025 Awards & Achievements:
Rose City League Qualifier Motivate Award
Spark Invitational First Inspire
Michiana Premier Invite