2024 FRC Season: Crescendo


The Challenge: Crescendo



Crescendo Gameplay consists of robots scoring foam rings, called Notes, into goals on their end of the field. At the end of the match, the robots move to truss structures called Stages and climb on metal chains to earn additional points. More information can be found on Wikipedia.


Our Robot


2017 Robot

Robot Specs


  • Name: Nightingale
  • Weight: 125 lbs
  • Size: 28.5" W x 28.5" L x 0.0" H
  • MK4i swerve modules with a L2 gear ratio, battery placed towards the back of the robot to offset weight in the front
  • Robot width roller with 4” mecanum wheels and compliant wheels in the middle
  • Two-stage continuous elevator powered by two NEOs reaches speeds up to 100 inches/second
  • Lightweight gripper capable of a 10” extension to be able to reach all the nodes and human player stations

Competition History


  • CHS District Greater DC Event 1 Rank 9, Pick 1 of Alliance 1, Won Finals
  • CHS District Greater DC Event 2 Rank 13, Pick 1 of Alliance 2, Eliminated in Semifinals
  • FIRST Chesapeake District Championship Rank 23, Pick 1 of Alliance 5, Eliminated in Semifinals
  • World Championships Newton Division Rank 11, Pick 2 of Alliance 2, Eliminated in Semifinals