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Subject: 	[New post] “Build More Robots” Series
Date: 	Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:38:14 +0000
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Robie_robot posted: "Dallas Personal Robotics Group (DPRG) is proud to 
announce the "Build More Robots" Tutorial Series. What is it? "Build 
More Robots" is a 5 part tutorial series that uses an inexpensive robot 
kit to teach people interested in robotics how to build r"


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    “Build More Robots” Series
    <https://www.dprg.org/build-more-robots-series/>

by Robie_robot <https://www.dprg.org/?author=1>

Dallas Personal Robotics Group (DPRG) is proud to announce the "Build 
More Robots" Tutorial Series. *
*

*What is it?*
"Build More Robots" is a 5 part tutorial series that uses an inexpensive 
robot kit to teach people interested in robotics how to build robots.

*Where is it?*
All sessions will be held at the Dallas Maker Space located at 1825 
Monetary Lane Suite 104, Carrollton, TX 75006.

*When is it?*
The series starts on Saturday, February 10th, at 12:15 PM (i.e., just 
after noon). The following sessions occur on the next 4 Tuesday evenings.

 1. Saturday, February 10th, starting at 12:15 PM. The first session
    will coincide with the DPRG monthly meeting.
 2. Tuesday, February 13th, starting at 6:30 PM
 3. Tuesday, February 20th, starting at 7:00 PM
 4. Tuesday, February 27th, starting at 7:00 PM
 5. Tuesday, March 6th, starting at 7:00 PM

*Who can attend?*
The series is open to everyone, however It is not recommended for 
children under 15. Attendees should be interested in learning how to 
build robots and have some knowledge of the Arduino environment. Strong 
programming skills are not required.

*Do I need anything?*
It is recommended that you buy the robot kit 
<https://www.amazon.com/VKmaker-Avoidance-tracking-Ultrasonic-tutorial/dp/B01CXVA6IO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1516310954&sr=8-3&keywords=Vkmaker> 
used in the series from Amazon, and use the video below 
<https://youtu.be/d9TXThtSUNM> to assemble it before the first session. 
You will need to bring a laptop with the Arduino environment 
<https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software> (version 1.8.5) installed. 
Also, you should bring a small toolkit consisting of screwdrivers, 
pliers, wire cutters, and wire strippers similar to what you used to 
build your kit.

If you can't complete the robot before the 1st session, bring what you 
have. Help will be available after the session to assist with such 
things as soldering. If you already have a similar robot kit, you can 
use it. The basic robot requirement is a Arduino Uno controlled two 
wheeled differential drive robot with an ultrasonic sensor. Later in the 
series, you will have to buy a few additional sensors, available from 
local stores like Tanners (around the corner from the DMS) and 
Microcenter, or online from Amazon.

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9TXThtSUNM&w=740&h=447>

*What will it cost?*
The robot kit is currently available from Amazon for ~$23. The extra 
sensors needed later in the series will cost ~$12. The Arduino software 
and the "Build More Robots" series are free.

*What will we do?*
The 90 minute sessions will be broken up into 3 thirty minute portions: 
Build, Programming, Techniques. The build portion will modify the robot 
to create new functions and the capabilities. These will be, "Moth" 
(attracted to light), "Table Top" (run on table without falling), "Wall 
Following", "Line Following", "Going Straight and Turning" (positional 
feedback), "Navigation/Mapping" (know location). The programming portion 
of the session will outline the software needed to create the different 
functions and give hints on how to improve programming style. The 
techniques portion will teach basic skills, algorithms, and tricks of 
the trade.

*Robie_robot <https://www.dprg.org/?author=1>* | January 26, 2018 at 
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