2025 Competition Week 6 Blog
Hello! Welcome to Build Season Week 14 and Competition Season Week 6. This week marked a critical phase in our journey, as we prepared for our final regional event of the season—the East Bay Regional. The team initiated the week by conducting autonomous routine testing on the competition robot, while simultaneously mounting the newly machined elevator onto the beta robot. These tasks set the stage for a week of focused iteration and refinement. Following the mechanical progress, the control systems subteam worked diligently to complete the wiring on the beta robot. This step was essential to enable the beta bot’s readiness for driver practice and autonomous testing. Early in the week, on Tuesday, we encountered some challenges related to the laserCAN system. However, through quick troubleshooting and effective teamwork, we identified a reliable workaround, allowing practice and testing to proceed without major delays. A notable highlight from the software team was the successful execution of a three-piece autonomous routine—an exciting achievement that reflects our continuous improvement and dedication. By Wednesday, the team resolved several hardware issues and replaced the problematic laserCAN component. We also spent time refining our autonomous routines to ensure reliability and performance heading into the competition. On Friday, we finalized all necessary preparations and packed up for the regional. Upon arriving at Berkeley High School, [...]