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DECODE was the game for the 2025-2026 FIRST Tech Challenge season, played on a 12’ x 12’ field. Two alliances, red and blue, of two teams each compete in matches with a 30-second autonomous period followed by a 2-minute driver-controlled period. Alliances score by placing artifacts into their goal, arranging them into patterns that match the motif, and parking at the end of the match. Wikipedia (external site).

Team 23222 and 23224 DECODE robots side by side

Participating teams

TeamRobot name
23222Roulette
23224Sideswipe
23229—
23230—

Team 23222: Cheesy Chips

Team 23222 robot

Roulette

  1. Mecanum drivebase with odometry pods for localization
  2. Full-width intake that picks up 3 balls at once
  3. Color-sensing feeder with 3-ball storage
  4. 360-degree turret that auto-aims using odometry
  5. Adjustable-hood flywheel shooter that fires on the move