2025 WEEK 3: TEAM JOURNAL

As the third week of the build season concludes, each subteam on Nemesis continues to surge forward, diving into an ocean of progress! The energy in the tech lab is electric, alive with team members actively working together to get ready for district events. Everyone has been collaborating in order to refine their designs, optimize strategies, and bring their innovative ideas to life for this season’s game, REEFSCAPE.

The build team has been hard at work, transforming prototypes into functional components, refining mechanical designs, and ensuring every system is optimized. The fabrication team has been utilizing the mill to cut precise parts for April Tags and other components to use for the robot’s elevator system. Their meticulous attention to detail is indispensable in bringing the robot’s design to life! The software team spent this week field mapping, allowing for the robot to effectively navigate itself during matches. By using multiple cameras, they have been getting more accurate coordinate measurements and object detection. The design team has been working hand in hand with the electrical subteam on climb prototypes and finalizing the elevator design and placement. They have discussed different factors of their design, questioning how much the elevator will pivot and how it would affect the center of mass of the robot. The electrical team has been planning out for the finalized robot by creating a square top for the wires to be organized in, and working with the design team on the placements of different electrical components they created throughout the build season so far. From cutting parts to field mapping, the build team has made a multitude of advancements this week!

The business subdivision has been making great strides, ensuring the team’s meetings run smoothly and that progress is made. They have been finalizing details for team showcases and remodeling them, making sure they are up-to-date for this season. The logistics team has ordering team apparel and preparing for district competitions. Their organization and planning efforts help ensure that the team is well-equipped for upcoming events. The community outreach team has made meaningful advancements by planning four new events in collaboration with local nonprofits! These initiatives aim to spread STEM throughout the community, inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators. The media team has been actively capturing the team’s journey this build season, documenting progress by taking pictures and updating the team's social media. They have also been updating the website and uploading new articles to share the team’s advancements with the world! Media launched Nemesis Navigator this week, where the team writes articles dedicated to helping out FRC teams by sharing advice on topics like organizing community events and creating Impact presentations. The finance team has been securing funding by submitting grant applications and managing the team’s budget to ensure long-term sustainability. Their contributions are essential to the team by maintaining its financial stability and supporting Nemesis endeavors. From working on showcases to implementing Nemesis Navigator, the business team has made waves throughout week 3 of the competition season!

With each passing week, Nemesis moves closer to the competition, fostering excitement amongst the team. Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for STEM shine through as both the business and build team continue to prepare for the challenges ahead. As Week 4 commences, Nemesis will continue to work hard in pursuit of success on the game field!