[EricH]

Maybe you should suggest to your mentors that they come around CD sometimes and see the various ideas that get floated around. I've seen some crazy ideas, like omnitracks. (omniwheel on a tank tread) Who knows? They might have some ideas themselves.

And, of course, this is probably one of the top 3 most helpful places to a FIRSTer. #1? The FIRST website. #2? (tie) CD and The Blue Alliance (TBA).