Monthly Archives: January 2021

I got to build me one of these…

Posted on January 26, 2021 by dkohn96

maybe add servos for each finger and an arduino controller…….my own “Thing” if you remember the Adams Family.

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Raspberry Pi Pico Review: ‘Pi Silicon’ Debuts on $4 Microcontroller | Tom’s Hardware

Posted on January 21, 2021 by dkohn96

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/raspberry-pi-pico-review

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MATE ROV Competition 2021

Posted on January 13, 2021 by dkohn96

The MATE ROV Competition is a global student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition that consists of World Championship and a network of 41 (and growing!) regional contests that take place across North America, Asia, North Africa, the … Continue reading →

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Watch “Samsung’s CES 2021 keynote in under 9 minutes” on YouTube

Posted on January 12, 2021 by dkohn96

Robotics portion starts about 3:30 in.

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Darpa’s Subterranean Challenge

Posted on January 5, 2021 by dkohn96

More Info at: https://www.subtchallenge.com/

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Adventure Kit Funnel 1 – inventrkits

Posted on January 5, 2021 by dkohn96

Click on image to get more info

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Puerto Rico commits $8 million to rebuild Arecibo telescope

Posted on January 4, 2021 by dkohn96

Editor Note…there is hope that they will rebuild the Reecibo telescope (just a glimmer, but it is a start) From: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/puerto-rico-approves-8-million-to-rebuild-arecibo-telescope-155454170.html There’s a glimmer of hope for the collapsed Arecibo Observatory telescope as 2020 draws to a close. El Nuevo … Continue reading →

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An Editorial

Posted on January 3, 2021 by dkohn96

I usually do not get political or editorialize on this blog, but this is a special occasion. First off, a disclaimer…..I am an Independent Voter, although I lean Democratic I choose my candidates based on who I believe is the … Continue reading →

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Turing Tumble

Posted on January 3, 2021 by dkohn96

Saw this and thought it was neat! Turing Tumble is a new type of game where players (ages 8+) build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles. It’s fun, addicting, easy-to-learn, and while you’re playing, you discover how … Continue reading →

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Was That a Dropped Call From ET?

Posted on January 2, 2021 by dkohn96

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/31/science/radio-signal-extraterrestrial.html

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