New book release: A very useful and comprehensive resource about FIRST LEGO League, compiled by a former Built On The Rock member, Jonathan Daudelin, and best-selling LEGO NXT author, Jim Kelly. According to Amazon.com:

“FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide explores the complex workings and structure of the FLL competition, including its four key components: Robot Game, Technical Interview, Project, and Teamwork.  You’ll learn how to organize, recruit, and manage a team; find equipment, mentors, and funding; design, build, and program winning robots; tackle each of the four FLL components-from Robot Game to Teamwork; use strategies and techniques from FLL masters to increase your scores.

No matter what your role in the FLL competition, FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide will make you a better competitor, builder, designer, and team member. The only ingredient you need to add is your competitive spirit!” (Download 25 sample pages).

All Landroids can say is: “Wish we had this book last year!”

Built on the Rock is trying out the FIRST TECH Challenge this year. Thank you Built On The Rock for your contribution in the FLL community and best of luck with FTC.  

P.S. Please also write a FTC guide for us!