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RE: First Lego League Software
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lugnet.robotics
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Wed, 22 Dec 1999 16:22:56 GMT
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Sorry about the initials mixup.
> > In the note on the 2000 season, it seems they will be releasing the new
> > software guidelines in the spring. I'm willing to bet that they will allow
> > just about any other software to be used, especially since NQC has become
> > so popular among enthusiasts.
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> I doubt it sincerely. The contest is aimed at kids, and allowing any
> software environment seriously destabilizes the playing field. Some have
> variables, some don't, etc. Although I really think the RCX Code system is
> limiting, I totally support a LEGO-only software policy for FLL. At least
> everyone has the same tools.
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> But, where did you hear they will be releasing new software guidelines in
> the spring? I follow this pretty closely, and have seen nothing, other than
> a question on the questionnaire about whether we would be interested in a
> spring contest.
Here's a link. Check out the section on RoboLab at the bottom and they indicate
new software for the spring...
http://www.legomindstorms.com/first/faq.html#6b
I agree that the playing field should be as level as possible, but on the
other hand, here's a chance for a community mentor to come in and help
the kids to discover programming languages first hand - with all of the fun
of making things go, not writing yet another prime number seive...
Cheers,
Ralph Hempel - P.Eng
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| Ralph Hempel <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message news:000001bf4c8d$06...@pro150... (...) Actually, it is JG, not JS. (...) contests (...) I doubt it sincerely. The contest is aimed at kids, and allowing any software environment seriously (...) (25 years ago, 22-Dec-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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