Author Archives: dkohn96

University of Memphis E-Day

Posted on October 28, 2009 by dkohn96

Want to learn more about engineering and technology? Why not come to the University of Memphis E-day. Although geared to High School and Middle School students, it is opened to the public. There are also a number of contests taking … Continue reading →

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Hotrod Your Billy Bass

Posted on October 15, 2009 by dkohn96

Was sent this by a friend and just had to share it: Want to build it -> Click Here

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ASEE Robotics Competition

Posted on October 15, 2009 by dkohn96

Louisville KY to host robotics event for 2 Year College Students and Freshmen/Sophomore University Students. Details: You are invited to participate in a great robotics competition for freshmen and sophomore engineering and engineering technology students! The 12th Annual ASEE Model … Continue reading →

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Solarbotics L298 Compact Motor Driver

Posted on October 1, 2009 by dkohn96

Although I like the Solarbotics L298 Compact Motor Driver (H-Bridge) the pdf that comes with it does NOT include the schematic. But it is available HERE but here it is for convenience: but it did not include the L298 pinout … Continue reading →

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Build a simple robot base (Update)

Posted on September 29, 2009 by dkohn96

An update from my earlier post: My students have gotten the first of the simple robot bases up and moving. A Wytech Fox11 board and a Solarbotics L298 Compact Motor Driver (H-Bridge) have been added to the bot base, along … Continue reading →

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US First 2010 Kickoff

Posted on September 25, 2009 by dkohn96

Memphis has been selected as one of the “Local Kickoff” locations for the US First Robotics competition for this year! The date is Jan 9, 2010, but the location is yet to be announced.

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US First Mentor Meeting

Posted on September 25, 2009 by dkohn96

Last year, MCS started several US First Robotics teams within the schools. This year the program is expanding to include more students and sponsors. Along with returning sponsor Medtronic, Smith & Nephew have agreed to sponsor the program here in … Continue reading →

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Robot that Jumps Walls

Posted on September 20, 2009 by dkohn96

This robot can jump a 7 meter wall or fence. Full Article.

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Video of Trinity College 2009 Fire Fighting Robot (Home Robot Contest)

Posted on September 3, 2009 by dkohn96
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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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