May 2025
Team Founded
MasterMinds #30458 was officially established with a clear mission: compete in FTC while building a culture of innovation, precision, and continuous learning.
Our Journey
Built through iteration.
From our first meeting to our first competition, every step has changed the way we build, compete, and think.
September 2025
DECODE Game Released
We analyzed the game manual, identified scoring opportunities, and developed strategic approaches for our first FTC season.
September 2025
First Robot Prototype
After weeks of CAD design, material selection, and fabrication, we completed our first working prototype and established a baseline for iteration.
October 2025
Autonomous Programming Begins
We began developing autonomous routines using computer vision and encoder-based navigation, learning how software and hardware have to move as one system.
November 2025
DESIGN RESET
Major Design Failure
Our intake mechanism failed during testing. It sent us back to the drawing board and made failure part of the engineering process.
December 2025
First Competition
Our rookie qualifier turned months of practice into real-time feedback. Every match exposed assumptions we could finally test.
RANK10th / 30
BEST SCORE260
RECORD2–3–0
December 2025
Robot Redesign Phase
Competition feedback drove a major redesign of our drivetrain, scoring mechanisms, and weight distribution.
December 2025
Hosted Library Community Event
We introduced FIRST and FTC through a library event designed to make robotics more approachable and interactive.
February 2026
Second Competition
With a more reliable robot and better systems, our second event showed how much deliberate iteration could change performance.
RANK6th / 28
BEST SCORE127
RECORD5–1–0
Present
STILL BUILDING
Looking Ahead
We're continuing to refine our systems, prepare for our next competition, and find new ways to grow as a team.