2025 WEEK 4: TEAM JOURNAL

As we wrap up the fourth week, it’s exciting to see how much has been accomplished. Every day, we’re making progress on the robot and the work happening behind the scenes. Each step brings us closer to the final goal, and it’s clear that everyone’s hard work is paying off. There is still lots to do, but we are excited for the final product.

The Build Team has been busy tackling a wide range of tasks, making sure every detail is perfect. Design has been working hard on the robot's CAD, with most aspects already completed and a few still being finalized. The climb mechanism is almost done, and the elevator is currently being milled for precision. While design is finishing up, the fabrication team has been cutting key parts for all the robot subsystems, including the elevator, intake, drive chain, and climb. In addition to this, they’ve been making sure the rookies are feeling comfortable and confident working with the machines. Software has been focused on integrating cameras into their code to improve the robot’s vision and processing. They're also working on putting all the subsystems into the main robot, ensuring that everything functions smoothly together. This involves a lot of testing and debugging to make sure the robot's software can handle all the hardware seamlessly. Lastly, Electrical has been assembling the swerve modules and working on a new, more efficient way to wire them. They’re focused on improving reliability and reducing complexity to ensure smooth movement and easy maintenance of the robot.

In addition to the Build Team, the Business Team has been working nonstop to ensure everything is in place. Starting with Logistics, transportation for students, the robot, tools, and other essential equipment to our first event, Hatboro Havoc, has been carefully planned. Food for the weekend meals has also been arranged. Meanwhile, Media has been hard at work with the Nemesis Navigator articles, a collection designed to help FRC teams get started with CAD, finance, and more. Additionally, Media has been designing buttons to distribute during competitions, with the color pass now finished. Outreach has been preparing for the upcoming Boy Scout event by finalizing the presentation. They are working on events such as Trenton Urban Promise and the 8th Grade Planning Night. Finance team has been working on organizing Sponsor Night and securing grants to fund the team. They are also reaching out to local businesses to secure sponsorships. These efforts are crucial in ensuring the team has the financial resources needed for the season.

As we wrap up this week, it’s exciting to see how much progress we’ve made. The Build Team is finishing up key parts of the robot, while the Business Team has been working hard on logistics, media, outreach, and finance. Everyone’s efforts are coming together, and we’re getting closer to the competitive season with each step!