Hi Vinay, Thank you so much for sharing your team's experience. We are a third-year team (rising 6th graders) and as a coach, I feel the need to challenge the team with something new and exciting to enhance their journey of learning. A couple kids on my team used Python on Raspberry Pi for their science project and have a fair understanding of Python. Your feedback is really helpful. We will check out your repo. Thank much! On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 10:25 AM Vinay Surabhi <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, > Our team (Excalibots) used Python for the City Shapers season. There was a > learning curve at the beginning of the season but there were a lot of > efficiencies gained towards the later part, making and managing changes was > much more simpler. Code management (via GitHUB), logging to see outputs on > screen, etc. made it easier. Somethings were not that simple compared to > EV3 such as parallel tasks (multi-threading) etc. There is an EV3Dev2 > version in beta that has more features such as tank move that aren't in the > previous version but I would not recommend this for rookie teams. > You can take a look at our repo. on github here - > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__github.com_hobnailedshelf_FLL2019&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=CvOavOXBmPQRrrEPTaWwy-7boctw8HrXSf9rzXK45Lc&s=z6T39-Ms4718sLxDb9Y09P0ndHKVeidryjimQIq_-6A&e= > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__github.com_hobnailedshelf_FLL2019&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=z00Y2NrV63_xxOaqSnUimrAKfiZRTCHYFNhikUtIP4I&s=n7Ck-ZfYLzwB_3JelL9x-djVhOI74sklYGZnMdothfk&e=> > > Vinay > Excalibots - 38153 > > > > On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:14 PM VA-DC FLL Referee Advisor < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> We are not aware of any teams in Virginia or DC that have used Python for >> programming their FLL robot. >> >> I suspect that a handful of teams from across the world used Python for >> the City Shaper season. I am not aware of any team-posted experiences. >> >> FIRST doesn't think that choice of programming language will make a >> significant difference in what robots are able to do. Based on my >> experience with programming languages, I agree. The differences will be in >> ease of learning and ease of use, including maintainability. >> >> My expectation for the upcoming challenge (the overall season theme for >> FIRST programs is GAME CHANGERS) is that FIRST and LEGO Education will >> again publish a sample mission (or part of a mission.). Spike Prime comes >> with a Scratch environment for programming, and EV3 (and predecessors) came >> with the MINDSTORMS environment, but the pseudocode is going to be pretty >> much the same for both. >> >> Steve Scherr >> Virginia-DC FLL Referee Advisor >> >> On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 10:18 PM Nishu Bhalla <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Hello Kaitlin, >>> I hope you are doing well and keeping safe. I have another question in >>> the same vane. How popularly is Python used for programming EV3 brick? Have >>> you seen teams successfully use it for the tournament? >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> Nishu >>> >>> On May 8, 2020, at 2:38 PM, Ilnitzki, Kaitlin - ilnitzks < >>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Both the EV3 Mindstorm AND Spike Prime can be used next season. One is >>> not meant to replace the other! This also opens up the programming >>> languages that can be used! >>> >>> Additionally, on May 15th, FIRST will be revealing the robot game. >>> Details as to where and when have not been released yet but I have been >>> told we should hear early next week! >>> >>> >>> Get Outlook for iOS >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aka.ms_o0ukef&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=ESUthoiMYU8fj53vIAuc7G2wvViT7qpTGxoeWWStj8o&s=wtr3P3XCvy4a5AkYO0OH4yGBdUCeKDL7P4ctBQsvuNc&e=> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* First Lego League in Virginia and DC <[log in to unmask]> >>> on behalf of Mayreddy <[log in to unmask]> >>> *Sent:* Friday, May 8, 2020 2:32 PM >>> *To:* [log in to unmask] >>> *Subject:* [VADCFLL-L] FLL 2021 >>> >>> Hello, >>> Hope you are doing well during these unprecedented times. As >>> you know FIRST released the teaser for 2021 season >>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__info.firstinspires.org_2021season&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=CvOavOXBmPQRrrEPTaWwy-7boctw8HrXSf9rzXK45Lc&s=LEm0kmWBV1fwBzoVOuFimGBby27zy_ijXVe73MCk5-A&e= >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__info.firstinspires.org_2021season&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=NcA9pmHv5YhB9GNCiQ1e76yMLr084aO1KTmBUuEaFA0&s=hMzHr4rVGCe3NfudL5a1fRifLBcAtNFcrUjqnIe2i88&e=> >>> , my kids got really excited and are eager to get started. I understand the >>> situation is fluid but want to leverage this quarentine period to keep the >>> kids engaged. >>> I am reaching out to you for recommendations regarding >>> virtual collaboration and lessons. I would love to know if graduating >>> teams are willing to mentor my students . Lastly can someone confirm if we >>> need to use SPIKE™ Prime for 2021 season. Your responses are greatly >>> appreciated. >>> >>> Coach >>> Dreamers >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> 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. >> >> ------------------------------ >> 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. -- Thanks Nishu -- 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.