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Andy Traiger <[log in to unmask]>
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I noticed a difference in the mat as well.  On the positive side, the mat is
much less "sticky."  If you take a rounded smooth LEGO piece (such as was on
the bottom of last years bone repair mission) and drag it across the new
mat, you'll find it will glide smoothly.  If you do the same test on last
year's mat, you'll find that it is much more difficult to slide.  A lot of
robots have two drive wheels and slider(s).  My hunch is that these types of
robots will benefit from the slider moving easier across the new style mats.
 At this point, I'm not sure how the wheel traction will compare between the
old and new style mats.

Andy Traiger


On the negative side of things, the mat doesn't appear to be as strong as
previous year mats.  When you set up the "Contamination risk" mission models
with the Dual Lock; you'll notice that these models lean a bit which
distorts the mat substantially.  I'm curious if this distortion of the mat
will get worse over the course of the season/

On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 7:48 AM, Eric Palmer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The mat this year is very different. It feels thicker and has a textured
> matte surface on both sides.  Should stay in place. Seems to lay down
> flatter right away.  Maybe this will be a great change.  Traction should
> improve for sure but that will also affect battery usage.
>
> Eric
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Eric Palmer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> The mission kit and map just arrived. Did not look at the pdf files or the
>> mat yet. But we are really excited. the kids will start tonight building
>> this years challenge missions.
>>
>>
>> Eric Palmer
>> Team #7
>> The Rainbow Cows
>> A picture of our little cow
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/daddyoh/5954020315/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM, Daniel & Missi Lackas <
>> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> I think it's wonderful. The kids can have plenty of time to build the kit
>>> and start trying to figure out how to solve the mission right away! Last
>>> year we didn't get started until mid September. So I am very very pleased.
>>>
>>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
>>>
>>> Barbara Bragg <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> >OMG - I'm not ready   8~(
>>> >
>>> >Barbara Bragg
>>> >Career Pathways Coordinator
>>> >Workforce Development & Continuing Education
>>> >Central Virginia Community College
>>> >3506 Wards Road
>>> >Lynchburg, VA  24502
>>> >(434) 832-7672
>>> >(434) 832-7761 FAX
>>> >[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>>> >[Sun]
>>> >
>>> >From: First Lego League in Virginia and DC [mailto:
>>> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Eric Palmer
>>> >Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 3:03 PM
>>> >To: [log in to unmask]
>>> >Subject: [VADCFLL-L] mission kits and mats
>>> >
>>> >Getting excited now. FIRST posted a charge to my credit card yesterday
>>> for the mission kit and mat. I'm assuming it is now shipping.  The team
>>> can't wait.
>>> >
>>> >Eric Palmer
>>> >Team #7
>>> >The Rainbow Cows
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