Robotics
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C-A_99
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Re: Robotics
I was on the high school FIRST team, but as animation, not anything important like programming/engineering. Some friends are very well into it though; not surprisingly the ones who are persuing engineering degrees.
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cantab
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Re: Robotics
Only stuff I've done is a bit with Mindstorms. The most advanced thing I ever had was a mock "Mars rover" that had to stop when it reached a solid end wall, but not when it pushed a "rock" - represented by a potato - out of the way. Pressure sensor on a springy bit at the front and program the thing to stop only when it stays depressed for an extended period.
I work on Windows. My toolbox is Linux.
Arsenal:
Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
Others: Waterbolt, The Blaster, Storm 500, Shield Blaster 2000, generic PR gun, generic backpack piston pumper (broken), 3l garden sprayer M, 10l water carrier:
Arsenal:
Super Soaker: XP215, 2xXP220, Liquidator, Aquashock Secret Strike M(odded), Arctic Blast M, CPS1200, CPS2100, SC Power Pak, 3l aquapack, 1.5l aquapack
Water Warriors: Jet, Sting Ray M, Shark, Argon M, Tiger Shark, PulseMaster
Others: Waterbolt, The Blaster, Storm 500, Shield Blaster 2000, generic PR gun, generic backpack piston pumper (broken), 3l garden sprayer M, 10l water carrier:
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Specter
- Posts: 474
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Re: Robotics
I've done FIRST robotics as well, did a lot with building and electrical, and now mentor a team by my college.
My "arsenal": Customizable APH, Storm 600 pistol (still haven't finished fixing this), launcher- Model:AB1.0(Decommissioned), AB1.5, soon AB 1.1(2"rebuild) maybe ill get something else in the future
My site
My website/forum is back up and running, for the most part after it having been deleted in october
My site
My website/forum is back up and running, for the most part after it having been deleted in october-
martianshark
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Re: Robotics
I'm a little interested in basic robotics. I've wanted to get a Mindstorms NXT 2.0, but it's too expensive.
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mysterio
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Re: Robotics
oh wow. anyone do any battlebots stuff/ have any tips for robotics in general?
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zeda.beta
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Re: Robotics
Well, battlebots is a very consuming experience, and generally expensive. I started to research the cost of a robot with my science club, and we found that they start at about $500 and go up. You might want to try FIRST, as that is a great experience and is extremely informative.
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