FLL Missions anounced at noon or what?

[Bob Steele]

Still showing errors on the website.
I tried opening it in Explorer, Firefox and in google Chrome....
apparently not a browser problem...

I would imagine they are frantically working on it...

R

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Bob Steele

I would imagine they are frantically working on it.

I think so. Now I'm getting a 403 error, "declined to show this webpage" on the main firstlegoleague.org page.

[PhilBot]

The "not so funny" thing is that the USFIRST.ORG website boldly states that the "FLL Challenge is released" ....... and links to the server error page....

Released from it's cage maybe

Phil.

Oh no!!!... there's even a press statement that says:

In conjunction with the 2008 season Kickoff, FIRST LEGO League will launch its redesigned Website at
www.FIRSTLEGOLeague.org. The site establishes a fun and inviting, global, online community where
users can learn about the FLL program, see season schedules, register teams, create a Team Site, or
join in on a Forum.

Time to fire that web developer .....

[Barry Bonzack]

its up!

First reaction: I'm liking the look of the mat this year. It is mostly white with some color lines here and there. This will really mike the light sensor useful and easy.

[Bob Steele]

Apparently the videos were not working.
The links to download them are good now...
Perhaps this will get fixed soon... It has been fixed... downloading videos now...
Great job FLL TEAM!!

R

[GaryVoshol]

And I thought the missions couldn't get any harder than last year. Ha! Let's see, which team should I challenge to get a perfect score this year, and what limitations should I put on it? Last year's challenge was to do it in one program.

Great rule changes. Stay-in-place jigs are back - YEA! And no more Parking Lot, the most confusing thing of last year.

I'm a bit concerned about the locked or attached test though - conceivably that could limit the ability of the robot to grasp objects.

[Akash Rastogi]

Awwww maaan, I have to go and build so many of these kits now

Hmm, at least I have freshmen in robotics class that'll do it for a grade

We have to construct so many of these because field kits won't be passed around regionals (what I heard) for our NJ state championship...

*sigh*, time to go find some willing freshmen...

[PhilBot]

Has anyone been able to print out the missions and rules?

Whenever I try I just get a blank page. D'oh

I'd love a printer-friendly pdf.....

ps: not all of my kids have broadband (or even internet) at home so printouts are kinds necessary for reference.

Electronic access should make it easier.... right.....
I'm also concerned about the Q&A being a blog.... As long is it's possible to see all the Q&A's on one long page it will be OK, but if they are spread across many pages, and in random order.... it's gonna be tricky....

[Barry Bonzack]

the downloadable videos appear to be a .flv format. What do I need to see videos in this format?

[Bob Steele]

Barry,
I just downloaded them and RealPlayer plays them just fine...I am using RP 11.0.03

If that helps...

I think that opening the window will be the toughest challenge... it appeared to me from the video that you have to turn a wheel to do that...

Interesting missions....

[Rich Wong]

NYC FLL Reminder-

The Brooklyn Borough FLL Kickoff will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at NYU/Polytechnic University. Teams will be presented the 2008 research assignment, the current tournament structure, and have the opportunity to discuss tricks and tips with veteran teams for a successful 2008 season.

More: http://www.nycnjfirst.org/nycfll_kickoff.html

See you there!