The Challenge
2026–27 FTC Game
This season's theme is First Canopy.
The game manual will be released in September. We will be working on the previous season to sharpen our skills.
How We Got Here
Design Process
We Were Founded
April 2026Our team was founded
Building
Late April - Early May 2026Started building the 2025–2026 GoBuilda Starter Robot
CAD
May 2026We started learning about CAD
Building
June 2026Upgraded robot with mecanum wheels and new advanced driving code. Installed color sensor and began work on advanced line following algorithm with imu assisted steering.
Began work on surgical tubing intake with complete revamp and tear down of robot.
Building
July 2026Finished a reliable pre-season intake with two rows of surgical tubing. Added a transfer mechanism.
Began testing and rewiring of robot.
Building
August 2026Revised drivetrain to include partially direct connection from motor to wheel.
Season Record
Competition Results
Documentation
Engineering Notebook
Notebook is avalible upon request. Contact ftcsurf@gmail.com and share your email. Click on button below to view notebook upon approval.
Notebook (ON THIRD PARTY SITE)