Really looking forward to getting a close up look at this 3rd gen system. FLL has published a
paper on the release and teams can begin to use it next season. They've also included a
FAQ which begins to answer some of the how will this be implemented type questions but it is very soon in the game to know all the answers.
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The EV3 as well as the NXT (and former RCX) platforms will be allowed in FLL tournaments. Veteran teams may want to know that LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT products will be available until mid 2015.
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 will be available to FLLteams in the fall term of 2013. A shipping date will be revealed in March 2013. USA/CAN teams may place pre-orders when team registration opens in May. Teams outside North America should check with their local dealers whether they will take pre-orders.
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Do FLLŪ teams have to purchase the new set this up-coming season?
· Teams may choose either the EV3 or former versions of LEGO MINDSTORMS robot sets. All platforms will be allowed in FLL.
· New teams, who do not have any existing robot sets available, are advised to buy into EV3 as EV3 has a lower entry barrier (both hardware and software) than NXT.
Veteran teams may stay on any former LEGO MINDSTORMS platform or choose to move on to EV3.
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