If I want to go with Robolab software, is my only option to purchase a Lego Team Challenge Set while we e waiting for the special FLL kits to ship in August?
Not necessarily. You have several alternatives: (1) Buy a Mindstorms Robotics Invention System kit, set aside the software that comes with it and purchase a single-user copy of the Robolab Software. (P/N W900076, $69.00) and the Robolab Getting Started Teacher’s Guide Parts I and II (P/N W900052 and W900053, about $25.00). (2) Buy the LEGO Team Challenge Set with Software (P/N 990977, $226). This approach will give you the sorting trays that come with the Team Challenge Set as well as the Robolab software. (3) Order the 2005 FLL Robot Kit ($260.00) and wait for it to ship in June. This kit includes everything your team will need to design and program their solution to the tournament challenge including the latest version of both the Mindstorms RIS software and the Robolab software. While you’re waiting for the your kit to arrive, you could use a simple kit like the Technic Gears Mini Set (P/N W779610, $19.00) and the Technic Gears Teacher Guide (P/N W779620, $7.00). While the Gears Min
