LEGO Ruler -> http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.duckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lego-ruler-a-01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.duckingham.com/lego-building-tips-tools-techniques/lego-tools-lego-ruler/&h=440&w=1024&sz=285&tbnid=WyVTF407jIgIgM:&tbnh=64&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlego%2Bruler&zoom=1&q=lego+ruler&usg=___KyHtd9ohsYCXQqp103spcp9mg0=&sa=X&ei=CIPZTI7hA8H78Aad-JXUCA&ved=0CCEQ9QEwAA Ruler made out of LEGOs -> http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.duckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lego-ruler-a-01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.duckingham.com/lego-building-tips-tools-techniques/lego-tools-lego-ruler/&h=440&w=1024&sz=285&tbnid=WyVTF407jIgIgM:&tbnh=64&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlego%2Bruler&zoom=1&q=lego+ruler&usg=___KyHtd9ohsYCXQqp103spcp9mg0=&sa=X&ei=CIPZTI7hA8H78Aad-JXUCA&ved=0CCEQ9QEwAA and -> http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.duckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lego-ruler-b-01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.duckingham.com/lego-building-tips-tools-techniques/lego-tools-lego-ruler/&h=413&w=1024&sz=233&tbnid=cPuZZTygMATkOM:&tbnh=60&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlego%2Bruler&zoom=1&q=lego+ruler&usg=__JhYFopo6526szlmVtUhi5oUhQHA=&sa=X&ei=CIPZTI7hA8H78Aad-JXUCA&ved=0CCUQ9QEwAg <http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.duckingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/lego-ruler-a-01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.duckingham.com/lego-building-tips-tools-techniques/lego-tools-lego-ruler/&h=440&w=1024&sz=285&tbnid=WyVTF407jIgIgM:&tbnh=64&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlego%2Bruler&zoom=1&q=lego+ruler&usg=___KyHtd9ohsYCXQqp103spcp9mg0=&sa=X&ei=CIPZTI7hA8H78Aad-JXUCA&ved=0CCEQ9QEwAA> On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM, Eric Palmer <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Robots out of base are active until touched. So a 5 pt penalty to bring > back to base.Doesn't matter if the robot is moving or not. So there are up > to 8 touch penalties and then as many pickups as time allows. > > FLL is an outstanding and engaging way to give kids a fun learning > experience. I love the fact that it is more than robotics. the teamwork and > project work make this so much better and the kids learn poise, confidence, > teamwork, the ability to engage with adults... and so much more... > > Ruler in the base - no > > This rule applies. A ruler would be an accessory. Now if you made it > entirely out of lego parts, then that would be allowable (but there are > other rules that then apply on how you can use it). > > > > *6 - EQUIPMENT > • Your equipment (robot, attachments, and other accessories) must be made > entirely of LEGO elements in > original factory condition.* > > > Eric Palmer > 1740 TNBI > > > > On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 11:02 AM, Craig Belcher <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> This may be a dumb question but I have looked at the rules and searched >> the list for this question and I don't see it. Can a ruler be used to >> position a robot while it is still in base? Paint, tape and glue I see not >> allowed. >> >> Another one, when a robot is active and then becomes inactive on the field >> after a certain mission is there a penalty every time you touch it when >> bring it back to base or are you allowed to touch it to bring it back after >> each mission? i.e. >> >> 1. Robot is activated, completes a mission, comes to stop instead of >> coming back to the base on it's own. You then pick it up to bring it back >> for the next mission. Is that a 5 point penalty or is the robot considered >> inactive? I was thinking you needed to have it come back on it's own and if >> you assisted then it was a penalty. >> >> While I did attend a training camp last year this is my first year as a >> coach. To top it off this is the school's first year participating so we >> have had a big learning curve to overcome. However even after all the hours >> I have put into helping the kids learn and get acquainted with FLL I think >> this is one of the most engaging, hands on curriculum I have ever seen. >> Seeing the joy in their eyes after a successful mission is more than worth >> it. (yet they are learning and don't realize it :) >> >> Thank you Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center for helping me get >> this started in our school. >> >> -- >> Craig Belcher >> >> ------------------------------ >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit >> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or >> leave the list". >> VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. Visit >> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-admin-l.html to subscribe. > > > ------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave > the list". > VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. 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