[indieFan]

Mordo:
You imply at some point that there are other students that feel the same way as you.

Have you had a team meeting with the teacher (assuming there is one), mentors, parents, and students to discuss all of the current issues? Everyone needs to be on the same page, and sometimes a team meeting with everyone is the only way.

Talking to a person, such as the mentor, one-on-one doesn't always make an impact. When a group starts to say something isn't right and what they'd like to see change (make sure you have potential solutions), it can get the ball rolling.

Also, you have done design, you have done metal work, you have programmed a swerve drive. My question becomes, how have you presented these to the team? Has it been in a way that appears "pretentious" and off-putting? I've worked with some students that were very good at what they did, but did not come across as team players or had an attitude of being better than others. You may need to ask others how they perceived you and be open to their responses.

indieFan

P.S.-
Other times, talking to a person one-on-one is the only way because it prevents them from feeling like they are being ganged up on.