The Mechanical Mages
FTC Team 20288: The Mechanical Mages
We are The Mechanical Mages, FTC Team #20288. We are a 3rd-year FTC team located in Bethany, Oregon. Our team consists of 13 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, CenterStage, this year 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 FTC Championship in Houston, Texas, marking our most successful year!
Our Mission
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!
2023 - 24 Season - CenterStage
Robot: The Prowler
Iterative design process ensured reliability and goal alignment.
System comprises 7 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.
2023 - 2024 Awards & Achievements:
Rose City League Qualifier 3rd Inspire
Oregon State Championship Connect Award
Oregon Winning Alliance Captain
Qualified for Worlds '24 Championship at Houston, Texas
Placed top 75 at the World Championship