In my first FTC season with Team Midnight Madness (Team 7854), I was a member of the hardware team, where I learned how much robot performance depends on clean, reliable wiring. I organized power distribution and improved soldering quality to reduce in-match failures. Working closely with the hardware and software teams helped me understand how electrical decisions affect mechanical placement, sensor alignment, and control logic.

Our team advanced through a competitive season, earning the Inspire Award & Winning Alliance at the South Bay League Tournament and 2nd Place Think Award at the Northern California State Championship. We concluded at the Mexico Premiere Event, where we received 1st Place Design Award. This year taught me the fundamentals of system integration and documentation—skills I now apply in more advanced FTC work.