Here's a video of a few of the successful things we prototyped in the first week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1em_E3L0_M0
The drive train seen is our Fall '08 prototype. It was meant to be a 6WD rocker that utilized an extremely simple C-Channel H-frame layout. There are 6 rover wheels on it, but only the middle two are driven. Alas, we ditched this drive train setup in favor of a more maneuverable system.
Dodgeball with moonrocks is
only recommended if your students are getting restless and are throwing the balls around in the shop...