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This year we plan to attend the FIRST robotics competition. The only problem is funding. funding. funding. For a few years we struggle to obtain the $6,000 needed to enter the competition. If you can please donate. (we are currently setting up a funding platform when it is posted we will update you)

Update 9/17/26

This week we continue to try and get the swerve bot up and driving. Long story short it didn't drive. We were also trying to get the can crushing robot working. Along with this we were trying to use the CNC router with which we were unsuccessful. but we did make good progress with everything

Update 9/10/25

This week we wanted to try and get the swerve bot up and driving. But this was impossible to do due to constant software and hardware issues. On a brighter note we were able to make more progress on the basket ball launcher, as well are built part of the base that will raise and lower the launcher.

Update 9/3/25

With the frame fully assembled and the wheels mounted, the swerve bot is looking like an actual robot now. So far we have gotten the wheels to turn and move forwards/back on their own. Now it is time to fix code issues and then get the motors to move in unison and then be able to move the robot around the room. The current goal for swerve bot is for it to be able to shoot a basketball into a 6ft hoop via a launcher mounted atop the platform.

Swerve Bot 1

This year, in place of going to the FIRST Competition, we invested in swerve wheels. These wheels will allow for increased and better movement which will support us in future competitions. Currently, Lightning Robotics is working on building a basic frame for a Swerve Bot. On this robot the team is planning to build a launcher mechanism since past mechanisms, while working, didn't preform too well. We are getting all the parts needed for the wheels soon and hopefully should be able to update you in no time!

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