Thanks Sonya and Scott for clarifying my questions. It helped answer my
quesitons.

Regards
Suchitra

On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 1:45 PM, Sonya Shaver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Suchitra,
> Are you asking if you can use Lego pieces that were out on the field, like
> mission models, that the robot has brought back to base, to then position
> the robot for the next time it leaves base?
>
> And then, do you mean, can you use different positioners at different
> times the robot is in base?
>
> You can use anything you want to position or aim the robot as long as it
> is made of Lego parts and as long as it fits inside the volume of base.
>  And, yes, you most definitely can use different frames to aim the robot
> for different missions.  Lots of teams do this.  You can only touch the
> robot when it is in base, but in between, while the robot is out on the
> field performing it's jobs, the team members can be moving things around in
> base and getting set up for the next time the robot comes into base.
>
> Hope that helps!
> Sonya Shaver
> FLL coach
>
>
>
>  On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Mssuchitra Suchitra <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>>  Hi,
>>
>> We are a rookie team, and need some help in understanding sections 12 and
>> 23 in the challenge document. Apologize if this has already been asked
>> before.
>>
>> Based on the below, it appears that we are allowed to use objects made
>> out of lego set that came in to position the robot while it is in the base.
>> Is that right ?
>>
>> Are we allowed to change these objects between missions when the robot is
>> in the base (between missions) ? Sorry, if these are basic questions, but
>> trying to understand the details. Appreciate any info you could provide.
>> *
>>
>> 12 - STRATEGIC OBJECTS
>> *
>>
>> •
>> These are team-supplied objects which serve a mission-related purpose,
>> but never qualify as part of the robot.
>>
>> — Example 1: You may use a LEGO frame/"jig" to help aim your robot in
>> Base.
>>
>> *23 - AIMING *- You may use a frame/"jig" to aim the robot, but its use
>> must be completely in Base at all times, and you must let go of it prior
>> to starting/restarting.
>> Thanks
>> Suchitra
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