Lini posted an update in the group 
Advice Column 5 years, 2 months ago
Hello there, My team is using the color sensor to build a line follower program similar to the one in the tutorial. However, the robot misbehaves about 3/10 runs. 7 runs are perfectly fine. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions?
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Peninsula District News 1 week, 4 days ago
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Silicon Valley District News 1 week, 4 days ago
Jason added the event 2024 FLL Challenge Scrimmage @ Basis Fremont 2 months ago
We invite you to join FLL Challenge Robotics competition scrimmage practice at Basis Fremont. We believe this will help your team gain match experience and prepare the Qualifier better.
Date : 10/26 1:30pm
Location : Basis Fremont (Lower School Campus)
To register :
Steven Zhang posted an update in the group Silicon Valley District News 2 months ago
Join us for the 3rd Annual Bay Area FLL SCREAM’MAGE!
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting out, we invite you to participate in this thrilling scrimmage, specifically designed to prepare your teams for the upcoming November tournaments!
This collaborative event will be hosted by FTC team 12635 Kuriosity Robotics, Bullis Charter School FLL Gold and Blue Teams, and FLL teams Cosmic Motor, Galaxy Guardians, Cobras, Brain Bots, Flame Bots!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/screammage2024
Session A: hosted by Bullis Charter School FLL Gold and Blue Team
Capacity: 10 teams max. (FULL, Closed)
When: October 25th, Friday Evening, 4:30-7:30pm
Where: Bullis Charter School (North) 102 W. Portola Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
Session B: hosted by FTC 12635 Kuriosity Robotics, FLL Cosmic Motor, Galaxy Guardians, Cobras
Capacity: 16 teams ( 2 spots left)
When: October 27th, Sunday Morning, 9am-12pm
Where: The Play Space, 2215 Old Oakland Rd B, San Jose, CA 95131
Session C: hosted by FTC 12635 Kuriosity Robotics, FLL Brain Bots, FLL Flame Bots
Capacity: 16 teams ( 6 spots left)
When: October 27th, Sunday Afternoon, 1- 4pm
Where: The Play Space, 2215 Old Oakland Rd B, San Jose, CA 95131
This is a robot game only scrimmage. One volunteer per team is required.
Please do not hesitate to register, as space is limited!
Halloween attire is encouraged! Can’t wait to see you all there!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/screammage2024
Hello! Sorry to post this as a comment, but can someone tell me how to post something in this group (not a comment)?
Hi, Bhawana,
You can find a place at the top of the page.
Says “What’s new in Silicon Valley District News, Bhawana?”
Click below it, and it will show a box to type your message.
Good luck!
Steven Zhang added the event 2024 Bay Area FLL SCREAM'MAGE Weekend (Sunday AM & PM Sessions) 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Steven Zhang added the event 2024 Bay Area FLL SCREAM'MAGE Weekend (Friday Afternoon Session) 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nick Hammes (FRC 3501) posted an update in the group Silicon Valley District News 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello FLL Challenge coaches & mentors,
FRC Team 3501 is hosting FLL Challenge practice sessions on Saturday, October 26th at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale (hosted by FHS Robotics)! Teams can register for a time slot to:
– Get valuable experience with practice judging (using the new 2024 judging format)
– Access to practice tables
– Exciting demos of FRC & FTC robots
Sign up now to secure your spot: https://givebutter.com/practiceFLL-2024 – one registration per team. After you register we will provide more information about the schedule and how to prepare.
Please let us know if you have any questions by reaching out to fhsrobotics3501@gmail.com.
Nick Hammes (FRC 3501) joined the group Silicon Valley District News 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jaye Heimlich joined the group Peninsula District News 3 months ago
Jaye Heimlich posted an update in the group 
East Bay District News 3 months ago
Hi all,
Blue River Technology is running a FIRST Fun Day on September 24th from 11:30am-1pm at their Santa Clara facility and are looking for an FLL Challenge team to come demo and show off their achievements. The employees at Blue River are super interested in starting their own teams as well as finding opportunities to mentor. We understand that this is quite late notice and that it may be hard to get out of school that day, but it is a great possible sponsorship opportunity as well as a great outreach opportunity. If you are interested, please email me (jaye@playingatlearning.org) or Avanija, our Outreach Volunteer (avanija.komarraju@gmail.com).
Thanks!
Jaye Heimlich
FLL Explore Program Coordinator
Jaye Heimlich joined the group East Bay District News 3 months ago
Jaye Heimlich posted an update in the group Silicon Valley District News 3 months ago
Hi all,
Blue River Technology is running a FIRST Fun Day on September 24th from 11:30am-1pm at their Santa Clara facility and are looking for an FLL Challenge team to come demo and show off their achievements. The employees at Blue River are super interested in starting their own teams as well as finding opportunities to mentor. We understand that this is quite late notice and that it may be hard to get out of school that day, but it is a great possible sponsorship opportunity as well as a great outreach opportunity. If you are interested, please email me (jaye@playingatlearning.org) or Avanija, our Outreach Volunteer (avanija.komarraju@gmail.com).
Thanks!
Jaye Heimlich
FLL Explore Program Coordinator
Jaye Heimlich joined the group Silicon Valley District News 3 months ago
Eric Jacobson joined the group East Bay District News 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric Jacobson posted an update in the group 
Tri-Valley 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Does anyone need extra Engineering Notebooks for their team? We have 6 more than we need for our team members.
Eric Jacobson posted an update in the group Tri-Valley 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey everyone, we’re the Cookie Bots, a rookie troop of 5th grade Girl Scouts from Danville.
We’re just getting started and very excited to meet other nearby troops that may be interested in meeting up as the season gets going.
Eric Jacobson joined the group Tri-Valley 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Gopinath Vageesan posted an update in the group Tri-Valley 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi,
We are looking for 7th and 8th graders for our team in Fremont for the Submerged challenge. Please apply to our team if interested and we will follow up.
Fremont Supernovas 57570
Best,
Gopi.
Gopinath Vageesan joined the group Tri-Valley 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gopinath Vageesan posted an update in the group Silicon Valley District News 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi,
We are looking for 7th and 8th graders for our team in Fremont for the Submerged challenge. Please apply to our team if interested and we will follow up.
Fremont Supernovas 57570
Best,
Gopi.
Gopinath Vageesan joined the group Silicon Valley District News 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Gopinath Vageesan posted an update in the group East Bay District News 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi,
We are looking for 7th and 8th graders for our team in Fremont for the Submerged challenge. Please apply to our team if interested and we will follow up.
Fremont Supernovas 57570
Best,
Gopi.
Gopinath Vageesan joined the group East Bay District News 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Suhas / Shawn C.'s profile was updated 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Suhas / Shawn C. joined the group Silicon Valley District News 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hello my son & I just saw the great FLL presentations in Fremont a weekend or two ago!
Are there any teams available to join near San Jose? We’re South San Jose. I have a 10 year old (4th grade).
Thank you!
(I added a comment b/c I wasn’t sure how to post a regular update :-P)
Hi Lini,
I suggest using the following questions with the kids:
1) What is the color sensor reading specifically?
2) What is the color sensor comparing values to?
3) How does the color sensor know what is 0 or 100% reflected light intensity?
4) What environmental factors on the robot, attachments or in the room, could be affecting light?
5) What measures could be taken to mitigate outside factors?
6) What actions could be taken to set correct light readings?
7) What positioning is optimal for the color sensor to perform reliably?
When the kids think about those then they will most likely find the solution.
You could also have the kids follow the color sensor and line following tutorial on ev3lessons.com because they cover shielding, calibration and positioning which are the most common issues.
Try using “on for seconds” mode instead of rotations or degrees in move steering block. I think misbehavior is caused by the occasional malfunction of motor rotation sensor.