At the 2025 Wisconsin Regional, Team 930 was honored to receive the prestigious FIRST Impact Award, the highest honor in the FIRST Robotics Competition. This award recognizes the team that best represents a model for others to emulate and most embodies the mission of FIRST. Winning this award secures us a spot at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, where we’ll compete alongside 600 of the best teams from around the globe! We were also proud to compete in the playoffs as part of the 8th alliance, joined by our amazing partners: Team 2040 (DERT) and Team 1306 (BadgerBOTS). It was an exciting series of elimination matches, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to play alongside them.
After the Wisconsin Regional, we've been kicking it into high gear to get ready for Houston!
The CAD team has been hard at work getting all of our robot files ready for public release. In preparation for the demands of the World Championship, they’ve been 3D printing a variety of spare parts and making small design tweaks to strengthen and reinforce components. These updates are intended to boost our robot’s durability and performance in the heat of competition.
The FIRST Impact team has been deeply involved in community outreach and fundraising. This week, they organized a partnership event with our local Qdoba, where we enjoyed great food and raised awareness about FIRST within the Mukwonago community. At competitions, the team continued to document our impact—highlighting supplies we provided to other teams and even receiving a pit visit from state representative Chuck Wichgers. They also recorded our Impact presentation, giving future Team 930 members a resource to learn and improve upon.
The fabrication team focused on strengthening critical systems on the robot. They replaced key plates on our coral end effector, resolving issues with spacing and pulley skipping that were affecting performance. In addition, they completed the assembly of a full spare climber, ensuring we are well prepared with backups for any unexpected challenges for the Championship Competition in Houston.
Our business team has been handling the creative and sponsorship side of our championship preparation. They designed and ordered our championship shirts, completed a new batch of team buttons, and secured additional sponsorships to help fund the trip. Their efforts have been crucial in bringing our branding to life and supporting the team’s financial goals.
The electromechanical team has been focused on reliability and readiness. They replaced both our coral and algae end effectors, which were previously identified as high-risk components, and built spare versions to bring to Houston. Since our robot uses a significant number of 3D printed parts, they also created a comprehensive list of key components and began producing duplicates, including pulleys, climber parts, and drivetrain shielding plates. On top of that, they’ve kept the shop and road cases thoroughly organized to make sure we don’t leave any tools or parts behind.
The programming team has made excellent progress on our autonomous systems. They’ve been refining our automatic alignment feature, which is key for scoring in the autonomous period of matches. This week, they finished the core functionality and fine-tuned its performance. They’ve also collaborated with other subteams to assist in robot testing and ensure all systems are functioning smoothly.
We are thrilled to represent Mukwonago and Team 930 on the global stage. Thank you for standing behind us and supporting this incredible journey. As we gear up for Houston, our team is preparing for a journey that’s both inspiring and demanding. With 30 students, 15 mentors, and a whole lot of robot parts, we estimate our trip will cost over $20,000—covering travel, hotel, food, and registration expenses. We request your support! Your generosity makes it possible for us to represent Mukwonago at the highest level of competition. Support us here: Classmunity Fundraiser Page
Watch Team 930 at the FIRST Championship! The FIRST World Championship takes place April 16–19, 2025 in Houston, Texas. If you can’t join us in person, you can still cheer us on from home! All matches will be live streamed on Twitch. Once the event begins, just look for the Newton Division to follow Team 930 in action. Keep an eye on our social media for updates on match times and results!
