Fondy Lego Robotics

Coaches: -->Food Factor (R) Challenge is LIVE!Almost 14,000 unique visitors found their way to firstlegoleague.org on Challenge Release Day (September 2nd). Were you one of them? Check here for all the Challenge info: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2011foodfactor -->Challenge Updates and RemindersWe will be posting updates to Robot Game rules on the Robot Game Updates page: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/robotgameupdatesBe sure to check here often. There have 11 updates as o...

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 -->Basic Programming: Tips, Skills, & Resources – Coach Call (US/CAN TEAMS)On Wednesday, September 7 at 7pm ET, FIRST(R) Senior Mentors will be hosting - “Basic Programming: Tips, Skills, & Resources”. Looking for specific s? When available, outline will be posted: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresourcesCall in Phone Number: 1-866-951-1151, Conference Room: 7052714Each call can hold up to 1000 callers

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FLL Coaches,

I have been asked to pass along this excellent season kick-off and socialization event at Watertown HS to all currently registered Wisconsin teams. Paul Mech p.s. I look forward to working with all of you as the new Operational Partner for Wisconsin.

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Dear FLL Coaches,

Would you like to start your team off with a BANG this year? We have just the opportunity for you!!! Please join us on Se...

-->Coaching A Team – Coach Call (US/CAN TEAMS)On Tuesday, August 23 at 7pm ET, FIRST® Senior Mentor, Donald Brobst, will be hosting - “Coaching A Team”. Looking for call specifics? Check out the outline : http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresourcesCall In Phone Number: 1-866-951-1151, Conference Room: 7052714Each call can hold up to 1000 callers -->Halfway There! (US/CAN TEAMS)FLL® is officially halfway to the goal for the 2011 Food Factor® season...

FLL Coaches, I have been asked to pass along this excellent season kick-off and socialization event at Watertown HS to all currently registered Wisconsin teams. Paul Mech p.s. I look forward to working with all of you as the new Operational Partner for Wisconsin.__________________________________________________________________ Dear FLL Coaches, Would you like to start your team off with a BANG this year? We have just the opportunity for you!!! Please join us on September 2nd, from 6:30-8:00p...

--> Where Do I Start? Coach Orientation (US/CAN TEAMS)Mark your calendars! The first FLL(R) Coach Call of the season is happening NEXT WEEK! On Monday, August 15 at 7pm ET, FIRST(R) Senior Mentor Sally Sylvester will be hosting - “Where Do I Start? Coach Orientation” . Looking for call specifics? Check out the outline found here: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresourcesCall In Phone Number: 1-866-951-1151, Conference Room: 7052714Each call can hold up to 1000 callers ...

--> One-Hour ABC Special Celebrating Education Robotics and Science (GLOBAL)On August 14, 2011, Black Eyed Peas front man will.i.am pairs up with inventor and FIRST(R) founder Dean Kamen for “i.am.FIRST -- Science is Rock and Roll,” a groundbreaking, one-hour special promoting education, science and technology. The special takes an inside, up close look at the 20th Annual FIRST Championship. Press Release: http://bit.ly/qb4Qh2-->; Raising the Core Values (GLOBAL)FLL(R) needs ...

-->FIRST thing first… (GLOBAL)Teams do such an amazing job promoting FLL in schools and communities, so please remember the FIRST in FIRST LEGO League. FLL is a partnership between FIRST and LEGO. Help us put the FIRST back in FIRST LEGO League! -->Video Madness (GLOBAL)Have you been to the FLL YouTube channel lately, http://youtube.com/fllglobal? There are some awesome new Project videos posted. Consider them your “Project How-To Guides”. -->Junior Judges? (GLOBAL)...

-->“Food Factor” on Pace for Record Breaking Season! 3,263 teams have already registered for the 2011 FLL Challenge season – “Food Factor”. Registration will close at the end of September or when all the spots have been filled so tell your friends and neighbors to sign up now! Online registration is easier than ever at http://gofll.usfirst.org Remember, once you pay, the robot set (if ordered) and registration materials will be sent out ASAP. P.S. - Field setu...

I have an colleague at my work place who was graduated from West Point.

He showed me the free software called "West Point Bridge Designer" developed by West Point.

This is a like game software and the challenge is how you design the bridge which is strong enough with the least expense (it is the same as real world engineering challenge.)

You can down load the software from the link shown below.

http://bridg...