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 >> ------------------------------ >> 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-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit >> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-announcements-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-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. > Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-announcements-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-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe.