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FRC 987 Offseason 2025 Robot
Offseason Reefscape robot concept designed with a current 987 student, marking the start of the 987 alumni era.
Project Overview
An offseason Reefscape robot concept designed collaboratively with a current FRC 987 student. This project marks the beginning of the 987 alumni era—staying connected to the team and mentoring through design work.
Role: Co-Designer (Alumni)
Team: FRC Team 987
Game: Reefscape (2025 Offseason)
Tools: SolidWorks
Key Mechanisms
Drivetrain
- Standard swerve drive
- 29" x 29" frame
Elevator
- 2-stage belt-in-tube design
- 2.75:1 ratio
- Inspired by FRC 4414 (2025)
Pivot Arm
- Large pivot arm with ~28:1 reduction
- Carbon fiber construction
- Inspired by FRC 2046 (2025)
Intake
- 2:1 reduction with 2" compliant wheels
- Feeds into straightening mechanism with self-derived geometry
- Inspired by FRC 2056 (2025)
End Effector
- Coaxially driven by Kraken X60 at the pivot
- Power transmitted through the arm pivot axis
Design Inspiration
| Mechanism | Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Elevator | FRC 4414 (2025) |
| Pivot Arm | FRC 2046 (2025) |
| Intake | FRC 2056 (2025) |
Tech Stack
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| CAD | SolidWorks |