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FRC 10183 ARC 2025 Robot — "Pibble"
Competition robot for FRC Team 10183 ARC, designed and built as a full-time mentor for the 2025 Reefscape season.
Project Overview
Competition robot for FRC Team 10183 ARC for the 2025 Reefscape season. As a full-time mentor, I guided the team through the design and build process.
Role: Full-Time Mentor
Team: FRC Team 10183 ARC
Game: Reefscape (2025)
Robot Name: Pibble
Tools: Onshape
Key Mechanisms
Drivetrain
- Swerve drive, 28" x 28" frame
- SDS MK4 modules (L3 gearing)
- Neo Vortex drive motors, Neo steering motors
Elevator
- Single-stage, 4:1 ratio
- Powered by 2x Kraken X44
Funnel
- 1/8" polycarbonate cut and assembled
- 2x 2" compliant wheels at 3:1 ratio
- Feeds coral into end effector
End Effector
- 2 sets of 3" compliant wheels at 3:1 ratio
- Coral hardstop to prevent pass-through
- "Unicorn horn" for descoring algae off the reef
- 4" flex wheel at 1:1 for algae manipulation
Design Inspiration
| Mechanism | Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Overall Design | FRC 1072 (2025) |
Tech Stack
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| CAD | Onshape |