Ooops LEGO ruler 2nd try -> http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bttw.com.au/legoshop/images/852759%2520LEGO%2520Ruler.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bttw.com.au/legoshop/index.php%3Fmain_page%3Dproduct_info%26products_id%3D828&h=254&w=369&sz=20&tbnid=doiTkDKihRdTrM:&tbnh=84&tbnw=122&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlego%2Bruler&zoom=1&q=lego+ruler&usg=__dWiFpbS5MoKrcRtnybCnRtM4-i8=&sa=X&ei=CIPZTI7hA8H78Aad-JXUCA&ved=0CCMQ9QEwAQ On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:23 PM, Jamie Diamond <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > > 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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