[FLL]: 2004 challenge.

[Jeff Rodriguez]

Well, the new mat and field pieces just got here. Looks like we're helping the disabled. Field pieces include: table, chairs, food dish, gate, glasses, stairs, etc. Looks like there is plenty of challenges to complete in the 2 minutes. I'm hoping we have to go up the stairs.
Maybe Tytus' omni-bots will work well for this game!

What are your thoughts?

[Arefin Bari]

Sounds very interesting... looks like Mobility will play a major role...

[Tytus Gerrish]

i hope they losten up on the restrictions this year and let us use more then one shaft encoder

[tiffany34990]

that's great!!! this year should be tons of fun-- i can't wait to see how the kids i mentor solve this year's challenge --it's alway fun to play with legos!

[Spammy Badame]

Sounds like a tea party if you ask me.... But i can't wait until it starts, i've cleared my schedule so that i can mentor a team this year. I can't wait!

[JoeXIII'007]

Awesome, about the food dishes and table. Was there directions on there to build a miniature can of Mountain Dew and about 8 strips of beef jerkey to put on the dishes?

Now for a real question, is the mat the original black and white, a GOOD contrast of colors, or something like last year? Send a picture of it if you can.

[Jeff Rodriguez]

Originally Posted by JoeXIII'007

Now for a real question, is the mat the original black and white, a GOOD contrast of colors, or something like last year? Send a picture of it if you can.

No, the mat is mainly white and green, the green being a lawn. There is also some red. There aren't any real distinct lines that can be followed easily. Once my sis gets her digital camera back, I'll post a pic.

[Tuba4]

How about the 8 balls that are a part of the kit? A corrected list of parts was posted on the FIRST Lego League website which showed 4 red and 4 blue balls. They appeared to be similar in size to the ball for the MAV launcher from Mission To Mars. Any thoughts as to what we will be doing with those?!?!?

And from the parts list what are we going to do with the cat and the dog?!?!?

[Gamer930]

Originally Posted by Tuba4

A corrected list of parts was posted on the FIRST Lego League website which showed 4 red and 4 blue balls.

Where would this list be located on the FIRST Site???
I would also like to see a completely built field all set up on the mat. . .
Sounds like some great competition this year.

[Tytus Gerrish]

well, heres somthing i just discovered.

Looking for lego parts? want alot of them? need them cheep. Just6 get the part number off any lego piece tap it ino this database http://www.peeron.com and it will find online stores and display there prices.

[Rich Wong]

See special program on Tuesday (9/14) at 10 PM on Channel 13 (PBS)

No Limits theme related show on PBS airing tomorrow!

Freedom Machines http://www.freedommachines.com/ by Jamie Stobie and Janet Cole

"Freedom Machines" takes a new look at disability through the lens of
assistive technology. The experiences of a group of unforgettable people
let us re-examine ideas about ability and disability grounded in our
culture and attitudes. Engineers, designers and users challenge barriers
inherent in our built environments, and reveal the gap between the promises
of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and everyday reality for 54
million Americans with disabilities. Whether mainstream technology or
extraordinary inventions such as stair-climbing wheelchairs, "Freedom
Machines" reveals both the power and limitations of technology to change
lives. An Independent Television Service (ITVS) co-presentation.

[Arefin Bari]

The game is very interesting this year... looks like there are a lot of ways to score points... I hope tytus doesnt make his FLL kids make that holomonic drive ... Good luck to all FLL teams in 2004 challenge "No limits" ...

[tiffany34990]

This game is pretty cool. They have to climb stairs--lol-- but this came should be fun and see what the kids do and how they play the game. Tons of different ways to score. Good luck to all FLL teams!!

[Tytus Gerrish]

this is cool stuff. im wearing the glasses now

[Arefin Bari]

Originally Posted by tiffany34990

This game is pretty cool. They have to climb stairs--lol-- but this came should be fun and see what the kids do and how they play the game. Tons of different ways to score. Good luck to all FLL teams!!

did you realize they have to climb three steps.. like us...