DCS Defender Robotics #15815

DECODE

Meet Our Bot
Name
 Little Tut
Drivetrain
 four wheel mecanum, each wheel powered by a REV HD Hex motor with UltraPlanetary Gearbox and per-wheel drive belts
Shooter
 double custom-molded compliant wheels powered by per-wheel REV HD Hex motors with UltraPlanetary Gearbox, with a servo-controlled artifact gate.
Intake
 horizontally-mounted lower intake with custom-molded compliant wheels powered by a goBILDA continuous rotation servo; two vertically-mounted middle intakes with custom-molded compliant wheels each powered by a goBILDA continuous rotation servo; upper horizontally-mounted intake wheel with surgical tubing, powered by double goBILDA continuous rotation servos
Carousel
 plexiglass and wire spring wheel for moving artifacts throughout the bot, powered by a REV HD Hex motor with UltraPlantary Gearbox and 90 Degree Gearbox
Lighting
 full-color LED light strip powered by REV Blinkin Driver, capable of indicating alliance and bot status by way of color and light patterns
Navigation
 two dead-wheel odometry pods feeding data to a goBILDA Pinpoint computer
Awards
 Inspire Award, 1st Place (Grand Rapids); Think Award, 1st Place (Kentwood); Advanced to MI State Championship (Kentwood and Grand Rapids)
Meet the Team
Team photo taken on November 1, 2025
Our Season
MI State Championship NW
12/12/25 – 12/13/25
  • After two days of competition, 3 wins and 4 losses.
  • Ranked 19th after the qualification matches.
FTC Event Results
Details
Grand Rapids Qualifier
Saturday 11/8/25
  • Ranked first at the end of qualifying matches
  • Captain of Alliance 1
  • Winner of the Inspire Award
  • Advanced to State Championship
FTC Event Results
Details
Kentwood Qualifier
Saturday 11/1/25
  • Ranked ninth at the end of qualifying matches
  • Chosen as partner for Alliance 2
  • Winner of the Think Award
  • Advanced to State Championship
FTC Event Results
Details
Meet the Game

2025-2026 Season Resources

Description of the Game
This video gives an overview of how the season's game is played.
Competition Manual
This manual describes the general setup and play of the DECODE game.
Scoring Summary
This is a copy of the table from the Competition Manual which describes how to score points in the game.
Detailed Field Diagram
A more detailed image of what is where on the field.
Advancement Summary
This is a copy of the table from the Competition Manual which explains how teams advance from qualification events to higher-level events.
FTC Question and Answer System
This board is considered the official place to get answers to questions about the rules, gameplay, or strategy.
Our Team Organization
Programming Team

Tutorials, resources, and instructions for members of the programming team—or anyone interested in learning more about programming an FTC robot.

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Engineering Team

Responsible for design and construction of the the robot's mechanical systems.

Marketing & Promotions Team

In charge of pit design, sponsorships, fundraising, apparel design, and other public elements of the team.

Strategy Team

Responsible for high-level game strategy, oversight of competition scouting, and field management.

Drive Team

Responsible for play of the game during competitions.

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