Mission Log: Our Journey
We’re the Spontaneous Combusters — CDA Robotics’ younger (but mighty) team.
We like building things, figuring out why they don’t work, fixing them, and trying again. Along the way, we’re learning engineering, programming, design, and how to actually work together when things get hard.
We compete in FTC, learn a ton, have fun doing it, and use the talents God gave us.
// OUR Season TIMELINE
August
Team Formation &
Goal Setting
September
Competition Kickoff
Problem Definition
Game Strategy
October
Build & First Scrimmage
Outreach Event
Mentor Sessions & Field Trip
November
Testing, Iteration & Second Scrimmage
Mentor Sessions
December
Robot & Programming Refinement
Outreach Event
Mentor Sessions
January
Competition Preparation &
Third Scrimmage
Outreach Event
Mentor Sessions
February
Competition Season
March
Continued Testing &
Iteration
April
TAPPS Competition
Year-End Celebration
Field Trip
Connor's Chassis Sketch :)
August 2026
Beyond the Build: Outreach Events
Some of the best parts of robotics happen outside our own build room. We love getting out into the community, showing what we’ve been working on, meeting other students, and sharing what we’ve learned along the way.
sEPTEMBER 26, 5:30 pm cda fm CAMPUS
CDA Carnival Showcase
Come see what we’ve built and been building! Meet the team, check out our robot, and see engineering in action.
DeCEMBER 2026, CDA FM CAMPUS
Designing in 3D: An Introduction to CAD
Introducing students to CAD, 3D modeling, and interior design through hands-on workshops where creativity meets real-world design and engineering.
ONGOING
Robotics Shadow Day
Want to know what being on a robotics team is actually like? Elementary and middle school students can join us for a real build day—meet the team, explore the robot, and see how we design, build, program, and troubleshoot.
Reach out to cdaroboticsfm@gmail.com
ongoing
Robotics Homeschool/School Demo
Want us to bring robotics to your school or homeschool group? We’d love to visit, bring our robot, and give students a hands-on look at what robotics is all about.
Reach out to us to request a visit and learn more.
ONGOING
Team to Team Mentorship
FTC or FLL team? Come build with us. We’re happy to share what we’ve learned about designing, building, programming, strategy, and getting ready for competition.
Reach out to cdaroboticsfm@gmail.com
ONGOING
Resources and Learning Support
We’re learning a ton along the way, and we’re happy to share it. If your team needs FTC resources, strategy worksheets, CAD help, or other tools that have helped us, just reach out.
Reach out to cdaroboticsfm@gmail.com
Want to join us next season?
Our team is set for this season, but we’re always excited to meet future builders, programmers, and problem-solvers!
If you’re interested in joining CDA Robotics next season, we’d love to hear from you. No experience? No problem. Bring your curiosity, a willingness to learn, and maybe a love for building cool things.
Reach out to us at cdaroboticsfm@gmail.com to learn more and access the application form.