The Blackout Showdown!

It's the day before Thanksgiving, no school, no power but a whole lot of fun - the Blackout Showdown!

Map Showing Impact of Sea Level Rise on Tremont

Tremont is considered one of the top 20 towns in Maine that will be affected by raising sea levels due to climate change. This map shows the areas that will be affected.

Click here to see the map

Erosion Patrol's Public Service Map

Full of tips and awareness about erosion, Tremont's FLL Team "Mindstorms Montage" interactive map of MDI is a learning tool.


Click here to view the map

Machine Madness - Montshire Science Museum 2008

Luke Tests His Robot

Holiday Shopping Guide - Beginner Robotics

Tarmi 3 - Line Follower Robot - $24.95

The Tarmi 3 is the entry level line follower for the Tarmi line. Tarmi 3 takes the simplicity of the SumoBot and adds in the ability to adjust sensors. There are two adjustable potentiometers which allow children to adjust the speed and the IR detector sensitivity. Children will get the chance to learn about sensory input and motion control introducing them to the exciting world of robotics and technology. Classrooms can use the oval track provided with each kit or experiment by making their own. All you need is a white surface and black tape or black marker.

* Recommended for ages 7 and up
* Under 7 will need adult assistance
* Build in 30 minutes or less
* Can be rebuilt into multiple designs
* Printed English assembly guide
* Oval line track on back side of guide
* Adjustment potentiometers for speed & IR detector sensitivity
* Simple brain using logic IC's, BJT's
* 2 IR emitter/detector pairs for edge detection
* Batteries not included - requires 4 AA


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Sumobot - $24.95



This little SumoBot delights young children without being too complicated. The bright friendly pieces are easy to assemble and kids get to cheer their robots on as they battle for dominance inside the combat ring!

The SumoBot is equipped with two IR sensors underneath that sense the edges of the battle zone. The robots speed around the ring trying to stay inside as they hunt for their opponent to push out. Classrooms can use the combat ring provided with each kit or experiment by making their own. All you need is a white surface and black tape or black marker.

Another exciting way for children to have fun is to allow them to decorate and dress up their robots to give them more personality. Turn the competition into a creative project as well with crafts and imagination.


* Recommended for ages 7 and up
* Under 7 will need adult assistance
* Build in about 30 minutes
* Comes with competition ring on back of instructions
* Atmel Attiny26 microprocessor (not reprogrammable)
* 2 IR emitter/detector pairs for edge detection
* Batteries not included - requires 4 AA

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Other Beginner Robotics Kits:

Elenco iBOTZ line

SolarSpeeder

Herbie the Mousebot

More robotic kits

Montshire Science Museum Machine Madness

Robotics Club member Caffrey Fielding is planning to enter this contraption in next week's "Machine Madness" event at the Montshire Science Museum.




More info:

Saturday, N O V E M B E R 8
Sixth Annual Machine Madness
Calling inventors of all ages! We're building a really big machine at the Montshire, and we need your help. Build a contraption at home that can be linked to creations made by fellow participants and the result will be an incredible chain reaction that starts at one end of the Montshire's Community Room and ends at the other! 1-4 p.m. Registration not required. Free with Museum admission.

Link: http://www.montshire.org/