Real robots, built by Aiken students.
M'Aiken Magic is FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1102. Students in grades 7 to 12 from across the CSRA meet at Aiken High School to design, machine, program, and promote a competition robot.
Ways to take part
Pick the program that fits your student's age and interests. All of them are hands-on.
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FIRST Robotics Competition
Our main team, Team 1102. Students work in five subteams to take a robot from sketch to competition floor, and run the team like a small company while they do it.
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FIRST LEGO League
A team for students who are not ready for FRC yet. They build and program LEGO robots and learn how a team solves problems together.
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Off-season events
Between seasons we compete at off-season events, train new members on real equipment, and open our doors to families at events like Robo-Day.
Everyone on the team has a job
A robot team needs more than builders. These are the five subteams.
| Subteam | What students do |
|---|---|
| EngineeringDesign | Designs the robot's structure and mechanisms, and tests ideas on paper and in CAD before anything is cut. |
| Manufacturing | Cuts, drills, machines, and assembles the parts, then keeps the robot repaired between matches. |
| Programming | Writes the code that drives the robot, from driver controls to the routine that runs on its own at the start of a match. |
| Media and PR | Photographs, films, and writes the team's story for social media, sponsors, and competition judges. |
| Business | Plans the budget, finds and thanks sponsors, and organizes outreach and fundraising. |
On the calendar
Where you can find the team next.
Nothing scheduled right now
New dates appear here as soon as we confirm them.
Back the team
Sponsorship pays for parts, tools, event registration, and travel. Eight giving levels, named for the ranks of a wizard's career.
- Dragon $10,000 and up
- Archmage $7,500 to $9,999
- Sorcerer $5,000 to $7,499
- Wizard $2,500 to $4,999
- Mage $1,000 to $2,499
- Enchanter $500 to $999
- Apprentice $250 to $499
- Novice $1 to $249
Start building with us
Students in grades 7 to 12 are welcome, and no experience is needed. Email us to find out how to get started.