Designs

Every robot and mechanism we design is public in Onshape, free for any team to study, copy, and build on.

Other teams have used parts from our CAD 35,000+ times.

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DECODE

2025-26

CAD render of Cypher: a swerve robot with a latticed aluminum frame, a turret-mounted launcher, the 23511 number plate, and two game balls

Cypher

Our robot for the DECODE 2025‑26 season.

A 14 × 14.5 inch robot featuring coaxial swerve that can reliably rapid fire from anywhere on the field. It has a turret with 300 degrees of rotation, an adjustable hood, and a tilt park mechanism.

CAD render of the Solvers Shooter: a flywheel launcher inside a latticed frame, with a "Customizable!" tag

Solvers Shooter

Our open-sourced shooter for the DECODE 2025‑26 season.

This customizable launcher is powered by 2 motors for the main flywheel, belted to counterrollers to eliminate backspin. An adjustable hood allows for angled shots and rapid firing.

CAD render of two yellow 3D-printed cases, one around a camera and one around a control hub

Electronic Cases

Our modular 3D-printed electronic cases help prevent wiring disconnections and protect your hubs against ESD (electrostatic discharge).

Available for a variety of devices, including Servo Hubs, Control and Expansion Hubs, Pinpoint, and cameras.

INTO THE DEEP

2024-25

CAD render of the Solvers Claw: an orange 3D-printed claw and wrist with a servo on top, holding a yellow sample

Solvers Claw

Our open-sourced claws for the INTO THE DEEP 2024‑25 season.

The intake claw can grab a sample from either the inside or the outside, and has a wrist and a color sensor for automated rejection of the wrong color.

CAD render of Octonaut: a black carbon fiber robot with a tall arm on an Octocanum drivetrain

Octonaut

Our offseason robot heading into 2025‑26, made for INTO THE DEEP gameplay.

A 13.5 × 12 inch robot on an Octocanum (butterfly) drivetrain, with carbon fiber plates to save weight. A PTO for level 3 ascent shares the same servos as the Octocanum pods.