Monthly Archives: August 2009

Wii Controllers

Posted on August 29, 2009 by dkohn96

Just stumbled upon some great info about using the Wii remote and balance board with Linux and just had to save it! There has to be so neat projects you can do with that kind of technology available. Use Wii … Continue reading →

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Robot Operating System (ROS)

Posted on August 29, 2009 by dkohn96

A project to create a common operating system, like DOS, but this time for robots: Full Article

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Vecna Bear Robot

Posted on August 29, 2009 by dkohn96

Cnet Article on the Bear Robot VECNA Robotics

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Internet Controlled Robot Arm – Online

Posted on August 18, 2009 by dkohn96

The Beta version of the Internet Controlled Robot Arm is now ready for testing. The link is: http://robot.tech-uofm.info/ Please leave a comment and let me know what you think! [The internet controlled robot arm is a project students and I … Continue reading →

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Robot Bartender

Posted on August 14, 2009 by dkohn96

The Robot Bartender To bad you have to watch ads before seeing the video. Also has some other robot videos that will play after the bartender shows its moves.

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Bits, Bytes & Bots in Memphis

Posted on August 7, 2009 by dkohn96

I would love to here about any experiences you (or your children) have had with Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer adventures.

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KAYPRO II

Posted on August 7, 2009 by dkohn96

Walking my dog earlier this week, what do I see but an old KAYPRO II sitting out for trash pickup. Being a university professor that teaches computers and a computer history buff I just couldn’t resist picking it up. KAYPRO … Continue reading →

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Internet Controlled Robot Arm – coming to a browser near you…..

Posted on August 4, 2009 by dkohn96

2+ Years ago I purchased a LabVolt Armdriod Robot Arm from Ebay. It did not come with its control box, but I have been able to reverse-engineer it so it could be controlled by a PC via the parallel port. … Continue reading →

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Build a simple robot base

Posted on August 3, 2009 by dkohn96

Materials needed: 1/4″ hardwood (plywood) board cut into 12″ squares 1/16″ x 1′ x 3′ Aluminum Angle (cut into 1 ft lengths) 1/4″-20X12″ Threaded rod (4 pieces) 1″x2″x12″ wood (2 pieces) Closet Door Ball Catch (Solid Brass Co N-7287 or … Continue reading →

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