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FRC 10183 ARC 2026 Robot — "Dug"
Second competition robot for FRC Team 10183 ARC for the 2026 REBUILT season. An evolution of Mr. Peabody with refined mechanisms.
Project Overview
Competition robot "Dug" for FRC Team 10183 ARC for the 2026 REBUILT season. As a full-time mentor, I guided the team through the design and build process for this second iteration.
Role: Full-Time Mentor
Team: FRC Team 10183 ARC
Game: REBUILT (2026)
Robot Name: Dug
Tools: Onshape
The Game
REBUILT challenges teams to shoot foam balls (FUEL) into the HUB. Our strategy focused on maximizing FUEL throughput to win matches and achieve ranking points.
Ranking Points:
- WIN — 3 RP
- ENERGIZE — 100 FUEL scored — 1 RP
- SUPERCHARGED — 360 FUEL scored — 1 RP
- TRAVERSAL — 50 climb points — 1 RP
We prioritized FUEL throughput over climbing as more valuable to match wins.
Key Mechanisms
Drivetrain
- 26.5" x 26.5" swerve drive footprint
- 2" x 1" aluminum tube crossbars for mounting
- 1/8" aluminum bellypan with weight-reduction pockets
- "Brainpan" configuration — all electronics mounted underneath
Intake
- Slap-down style intake for fast deployment
- Pivot: Kraken X60 with 31:1 reduction (upgraded from X44 on Mr. Peabody)
- 2" polycarbonate rollers wrapped in silicone tubing
- Powered by 2x Kraken X60 motors
- Two static kicker bars with cat tongue material
- Chain-driven final reduction with custom tensioner
Hopper
- 11x rubber-coated HTD belt floor conveyor
- Belts spaced to organize FUEL into rows of four
- Kraken X60 with 2:1 reduction
- 0.25" polycarbonate walls that slide outward to expand capacity
- Dead axle front roller for rigidity
Shooter
- Full-width drum-style shooter for high throughput
- 3" diameter steel tube (1/16" wall) with silicone sleeving
- Steel construction for rotational inertia — shoots up to 4 FUEL at once
- 2x 2" steel counter rollers with silicone coating
- Powered by 4x Kraken X60 motors at 1:1
Uptake
- 3-roller system with polycarbonate rollers at 1:1
- 2x Kraken X44 motors
- Cat tongue material for grip
Adjustable Hood
- Hood angle: 3° to 40° range
- Custom 140T 10DP gear rack cut into hood plates
- Kraken X44 with 96:1 reduction for precise positioning
Vision
- Dual Limelight camera setup
- One perpendicular to ground with wide-angle lens
- Second tilted ~15° upward for close-range tag detection
Tech Binder
Tech Stack
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| CAD | Onshape |