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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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 Sch…[Read more]
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!
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…[Read more]
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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…[Read more]
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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…[Read more]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)…[Read more]
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.