Welcome to Beavertronics

Beavertronics represents Eau Claire’s FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team, engaging middle and high school students in hands-on STEM, creativity, and robotics. This year, we’re tackling the 2025–2026 FTC season: DECODE™, presented by RTX.

Season 2025–2026: DECODE™

In DECODE™, part of the FIRST® AGE™ series, teams explore archaeology and artifacts—designing, building, and programming robots to uncover mysteries, operate in both autonomous and driver-led matches, and score by manipulating “ancient” game pieces on the field. The season kicked off in September 2025, with teams worldwide beginning robot design and strategy sessions.

What We Do

• Robot Design & Build
  Students brainstorm, CAD-sketch, prototype, and build innovative mechanisms tailored to the DECODE challenges.
• Programming
  Using Blocks and FTC control systems, the team creates both autonomous routines for artifact interaction and driver-controlled strategies.
• Strategy & Practice
  We conduct strategy meetings, field element testing, and scrimmages to optimize our robot’s game performance.

Team Structure & Meetings

Beavertronics operates with regular after-school sessions—student-led subteams focus on Build, Programming, and Business/Outreach. These sessions foster technical skills and leadership through coordinated efforts and project documentation.

• Meetings: Monday–Thursday, 3–5 PM, in Ms. Narregan’s room at Eau Claire Schools.

Why Join Beavertronics?

• Experience a full engineering lifecycle: concept ➝ design ➝ build ➝ test ➝ compete.
• Develop teamwork, leadership, and project management.
• Participate in a growing rookie team (established 2025) with room to lead and innovate.
• Engage with the local community through STEM events and outreach.

Get Involved

Whether you're interested in mechanical design, coding, strategy, or communication—Beavertronics welcomes new members of all skill levels. We also seek mentors and sponsors passionate about inspiring STEM education.