MMHS Robotics Club

Introduction Presentation • 2025-2026

Who are we?

• Marauder Tech 9573, FIRST Robotics Competition team at Mira Mesa High School
• Founded in 2023
• Team of ~30 students
• Part of MMHS Engineering

What is FIRST Robotics Competition?

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a global challenge where high schoolers and mentors have six weeks to design, build, and program a robot to compete in a themed challenge.

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FRC combines the spirit of sports with science and technology, and allows you to have fun while having real-world engineering experience! No prior experience required.

Our current robot

• Marlin, fit to play to play the 2025 Reefscape game
• Omnidirectional drivetrain, elevator, intake, outtake system
• Custom designed manipulator to pick up game pieces
• Entirely designed, manufactured, wired, and programmed by MMHS students in two months

Why join?

• Looks great for college and job applications!
• Build soft skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership
• Have fun building a robot from scratch, participating in exciting competitions, and in team bonding events.
• Be active in the community with outreach events
• FRC specific scholarships
• Get to network with students and teams from different schools, states and even countries

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By the numbers

Amongst our graduating members (c/o 2025):

• 100% attendance into a four-year university (UCSD, SDSU, UCR, UCI, UCM, Embry-Riddle) for fall 2025
• 88% entry into an engineering program at their university
• 75% pursued a major related to their work in FRC (Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL

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MARCH

Competitions

FAIRBOTICS

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JUNE

Timeline

Amongst our graduating members (c/o 2025):

• 100% attendance into a four-year university (UCSD, SDSU, UCR, UCI, UCM, Embry-Riddle) for fall 2025
• 88% entry into an engineering program at their university
• 75% pursued a major related to their work in FRC (Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)

Departments

Involved with fabrication of components and assembly of mechanisms. Works with other departments to come up with robot designs and iterations

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Head: Ryan Huynh

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Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Mechanics

Involved with connecting motors, pistons and vision devices. Electronics designs, connects and troubleshoots electrical components.

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Head: TBD

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Majors: Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering

Electronics

Models the robot and different systems in OnShape.

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Head: TBD

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Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

CAD

Writing programs for the robot using Java, VS Code and GitHub. Makes the robot respond to inputs and sensors and automate tasks.

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Head: Chris Staley

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Majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Robotics Engineering, Machine Learning

Programming

Manages the team’s finances, organization, outreach and recruitment. Maintains social media and emails to supporters

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Head: Muhammad Rahman

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Majors: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Communications

Business & Media

Team Bonding

Sea World

SD Fair

Hanging Out

Join us!

https://discord.gg/btJcMFdv78

Discord Server

@frcmaraudertech9573

Instagram

https://marauder.tech

Website

Our first team meeting will be Monday, September 8th from 2:30-5pm in the engineering room!

Topics of Discussion For Today’s Meeting

1. Summer Meetings and Meeting Schedule
2. Training & Safety Protocol
3. Donation/Sponsor Protocol
4. Mentor and Student Responsibilities
5. Adding Mentors
6. Recruitment and Funding Challenges

Summer Meetings

• There are a total of 11 Saturdays over the Summer Break that are possible for meetings

Training & Safety Protocol

Donation/Sponsor Protocol