Sessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 about Lego Mindstorms and Google

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Sunday 11th March 2012

• Google Developers LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Hackathon

  The Google Developers LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Hackathon returns to SXSW this year with even more epic proportions. Spend the day with a team building Lego race bots controlled by Android leading up to the ultimate rumble that evening.

  Schedule
  - 10am LEGO® kit distribution begins
  - 10am - 8pm Hardcore hacking
  - 7:30pm 30-minute warning, race order is assigned
  - 8pm Let the rumble begin!

  The Rules
  - Each team gets 1 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® kit. There will be additional LEGO® pieces available.
  - Each team must build with the pieces given at the event — thus no outside parts, modifications, or LEGOs will be allowed! No exceptions!
  - You'll need to bring your own laptop for hacking, but we'll have plenty of power and WiFi.
  - You can use any programming environment you prefer.
  - Teams should bring their own Android device.
  - Teams must use an Android device and the MINDdroid control app to remote control the robots throughout the obstacle course.
  - Teams must use the MINDdroid software.
  - The goal is for teams to get their robots from start to finish of the obstacle course in the shortest amount of time.
  - No more than 30 teams can enter.
  - No more than 4 people per team.
  - Bots can not be larger than a shoebox.
  - Bots must stay within the designated course.
  - Robots must be race ready by the scheduled race time.

  • Google
  • Hack Day
  • Lego
  • Lego Mindstorms

  At 10:00am to 8:00pm, Sunday 11th March

  In Rainey St