I thought this was interesting:
http://world.honda.com/news/2007/c070109ASIMO/
Friday, January 19, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Microcontroller Research
I've done a great deal of research and have come to a conclusion. A good microcontroller to start with is a BASIC Stamp 2 (BS2) by Parallax. The BS2 uses a form of "BASIC" as it's programming language. There are hundreds of different brands on the market and you can get overwhelmed very quickly if your a newbie.
There are two other microcontrollers worth mentioning:
Javelin Stamp, which can be programmed using Java.
Oopic, which also uses an objected oriented language.
I even found a cool kit, which is used for learning how to program robots and various components. The kit is called the Boe-Bot. It comes with a programming board and all the components you need to get started.
There are two other microcontrollers worth mentioning:
Javelin Stamp, which can be programmed using Java.
Oopic, which also uses an objected oriented language.
I even found a cool kit, which is used for learning how to program robots and various components. The kit is called the Boe-Bot. It comes with a programming board and all the components you need to get started.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Intro
Let me start by telling you a little about myself:
I have a college degree in Mechanical Drafting, and a second in Mechanical Engineering. I have been in the Information Technology (IT) industry since I have been out of college; about 9 years. I am currently a Java Software Developer/Engineer.
As a result of being in the IT field I never get opportunities to do the things I really enjoy, which are working with my hands on mechanical and electronic projects. Don't get me wrong, being a developer does have it's perks too. I have always just been a hands-on type of person.
Ever since I was a child I dreamed of working for NASA's space program helping create rovers, shuttles and all sorts of other cool stuff. Well, let me tell you, my childhood dream has been slightly derailed. My current goal is to get back on track and fulfilling my dreams.
My interests are now in micro-controllers and such. This is where I believe my software development experience will be a great asset to me and my future.
So my plan is to start brushing up on, and expanding my skill sets by learning about, and building robots. Robots touch on various areas in science, engineering, mathematics, electronics, and programming, which is all the stuff I love. Besides, it is a great deal of fun... It makes a wonderful hobby.
I have a college degree in Mechanical Drafting, and a second in Mechanical Engineering. I have been in the Information Technology (IT) industry since I have been out of college; about 9 years. I am currently a Java Software Developer/Engineer.
As a result of being in the IT field I never get opportunities to do the things I really enjoy, which are working with my hands on mechanical and electronic projects. Don't get me wrong, being a developer does have it's perks too. I have always just been a hands-on type of person.
Ever since I was a child I dreamed of working for NASA's space program helping create rovers, shuttles and all sorts of other cool stuff. Well, let me tell you, my childhood dream has been slightly derailed. My current goal is to get back on track and fulfilling my dreams.
My interests are now in micro-controllers and such. This is where I believe my software development experience will be a great asset to me and my future.
So my plan is to start brushing up on, and expanding my skill sets by learning about, and building robots. Robots touch on various areas in science, engineering, mathematics, electronics, and programming, which is all the stuff I love. Besides, it is a great deal of fun... It makes a wonderful hobby.
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