[chbot] Meeting Report for Wed 21st April

[timothy manning]

Hi guys

Here is my git hub address http://github.com/tfhmanning/Robotic_Python
To download my code click on the button "download source"
You will need python and pygame(http://www.pygame.org/news.html) to
run my code. unfortunately I have not fully documented my code. the
program that I was running at the robotics club was the
waypoint_class_with_rendering_and_lines.py.
just right click to add a waypoint and the robot will follow.

I have fully redesigned my movement code. once I get my vector code
working (some how I stuffed this up) I will push my changes to git.

For anyone interested in the rov stuff I mentioned. then have a look
at these sites:
http://www.marinetech.org/about/index.php
http://seaperch.mit.edu/index.php


-Timothy manning

On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 2:57 PM, jimmy allen <jimmy1248 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Anyone remember the url where Timothy has put a copy of the code he showed us?
> Would be great to have another look at it.
>
>
> On 4/28/10, Richard Jones <rjtp at ihug.co.nz> wrote:
>> Sixteen people attended on our first meeting this year without daylight
>> saving. The gold coin collection raised $ for Science Alive.
>>
>>  Synco opened with a talk about problems with CAA approvals for GPS
>> boomerang and his new powered plane with choices for autonomous and remote
>> control to work around flight restrictions and address new markets. He also
>> brought along servos adapted for 180 degree operation with additional
>> resistors at the ends of the feedback potentiometer. The servos were driving
>> a laser for test purposes but ultimately are intended to drive a tracking
>> aerial. Hooked into the xplane flight simulator to track a simulated plane
>> position the pointer looked very convincing with a neat swivel at times to
>> overcome the lack of 360 degree rotation. See http://gpsboomerang.com
>>
>>  Timothy showed us the beginning of a football robot simulation written in
>> python as part of the journey toward Junior Robocup football. The simulation
>> accepts a mouse entered track and displays a graphic that turns in the
>> direction of travel. Bravely Timothy also showed us the source code and
>> walked us through its operation.
>>
>>  Hanno gave us a preview of his new robot development called TBot destined
>> for schools. It has dual geared motor drive with rototion sensors on large
>> wheels, 5 line following sensors, zigbee, bluetooth, usb, speaker,
>> microphone, tri colour LED with a target price of $50 US. It interfaces to
>> the 12 blocks programming environment and is based on the Parallax
>> Propeller. The robot will recharge its batteries through the USB cable.
>> Holes in the top plate accept many extensions such as Meccano, Lego and Vex.
>> Further details on http://hannoware.com <http://honnoware.com/> as they
>> become available.
>>
>>  Timothy took to the floor again and showed further developments on his
>> tethered under water robot (ROV) made from electric motors, brass
>> propellers, drain pipe directional tubes and polystyrene to achieve neutral
>> buoyancy. Timothy showed a video of an ROV conducting a set of tasks for a
>> competition in the US.
>>
>>  Charles brought along a vacuum forming jig for making model Dalek parts and
>> had a number of different materials that he had vacuum formed.
>>
>>  Kay showed us his walking legs now with an energetic gait and steerable
>> zimmer frame that walked rapidly across the car park.
>>
>>  Thanks to all who came and especially those who brought things to show. Our
>> next meeting is planned for Wednesday 16th June. See http://kiwibots.org for
>> final date and directions.
>>
>> Richard Jones
>>
>
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