Use the ship’s sonar technology to scan the surroundings for nearby objects or animals.
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- 31 Aug 2024
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Video rules
YouTube video for M11 Sonar Discovery
Score
- If one whale is revealed: 20
- Bonus: If both whales are revealed: 10 ADDED
FLLCasts Tip
M11 Sonar Discovery has two parts: The first part is to reveal one whale, and the Bonus is earned if both whales are revealed.
To successfully accomplish the mission and get even the bonus points, you don’t need to rotate the M11 Sonar Discovery mission model by 300 degrees.
So, for the first part, you could build a passive attachment with a hook that pulls the orange lever as the robot moves backward, revealing the first whale. Then, for the second part, the robot can move forward and slightly to the left toward the second whale, revealing it by pushing the mission model with the attachment.
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Unlike others, we release our solutions only after the season ends, ensuring fair play while providing full transparency. What sets this course apart is our strong focus on multi-mission runs - watch and learn how to complete 3, 4, or even 5 missions in a single program. Then, we break everything down mission by mission so you can replicate, tweak, and fully understand the strategies and logic behind each run.
This course is more than a demonstration - it's a teaching tool. Whether you're a student eager to master robotics or a coach looking to elevate your team's performance, you'll gain practical insights into how to score more points efficiently and creatively in FLL competitions.
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Before starting this course, we recommend reviewing the FIRST LEGO League robot game guide.
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Run 10: M11, M12 – Drop, Rotation work
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The hook first rotates backward to catch the sonar, then forward to complete the action. Due to the size of the sonar handle, the robot also needs a small forward adjustment to avoid getting stuck and ensure a smooth rotation.
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Ready to dive deep into the 2024-2025 FIRST LEGO League SUBMERGED season? In this hands-on course, we showcase and explain a series of expertly crafted example solutions using the versatile Nautiq box robot and powerful custom-built attachments.
Unlike others, we release our solutions only after the season ends, ensuring fair play while providing full transparency. What sets this course apart is our strong focus on multi-mission runs - watch and learn how to complete 3, 4, or even 5 missions in a single program. Then, we break everything down mission by mission so you can replicate, tweak, and fully understand the strategies and logic behind each run.
This course is more than a demonstration - it's a teaching tool. Whether you're a student eager to master robotics or a coach looking to elevate your team's performance, you'll gain practical insights into how to score more points efficiently and creatively in FLL competitions.
And with the Nautiq, the fun is just getting started! You’ll explore the power of gears, the magic of attachments, and the surprising capabilities of a compact robot that packs a serious punch. Get inspired, get building, and bring your FLL journey to the next level!
Before starting this course, we recommend reviewing the FIRST LEGO League robot game guide.
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