Answer to question number 1 -- The maximum size for a navigation aid that plugs into the same electrical outlet that the robot will plug into -- is 6 inches...
Sorry I wasn't reading my e-mails, finally delivered my proposal this week, back to a more normal life! I sent a private e-mail to Alex with the info. Let me...
Hi guys, Finally figured out how to get minutes onto the RSSC website. I put up Jan and Feb 2007 at http://rssc.org. look under the meetings tab. Alex...
Thanks Alex! Bruce. ... From: Alex Brown To: SDRS-List@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 2:05 PM Subject: [SDRS-List] Minutes of RSSC meeting Hi...
Hi all, I noticed that there is an 'Automation Technology Expo' going on in Anaheim from yesterday till the 15th. The blurbs mention a few things that are of...
Hi Folks, Mt. Sac will be hosting a Vex Robotics League meeting. Ralph mentioned this at the last meeting. If you want to find out more about the Vex...
RE: 2700 mAh NiMH battery Charger for 22 cells wired in parallel for 14.4 Volts Can someone suggest a good fast charge circuit or approach. I have looked at...
Hey Terrence, great progress with your robot. When I used to build the Battlebots I always used the AstroFlight products. They are somewhat expensive but...
Your suggestion sounded great and the charger that you had described was perfect for my needs. So, I called to the store and talked to a sales person. He...
There is another charger that I've used. This one is the Triton2. Looks at the downloads and info below. http://www.electrifly.com/chargers/gpmm3153.html The...
I just finished building a charger for a bunch of 850mAh 3.7 V lithium ion cells (NOS handspring cells at 99 cents each) I bought a 7 volt 500 mA wall wart at...
Dear Bruce, I am lurking on the list. I am in the Fontana area - Bloomington specifically. Donna Charles ... From: Bruce J. Weimer, MD To: SDRS / RSSC Sent:...
Attention RSSC members living in Riverside.... Mike - a robot hobbyist living in Riverside - would like to donate some of his old stuff. He's looking for...
Dr. Bruce, Mike's cleaning out his garage too? Kidding... Kevin in Fontucky What kind of treasures does Mike Have? I'm always adding stuff to my Hero 2K... ......
Hi all, Since I've opened some of you have asked for 1) Devantec and 2) the educational robot kits carried on Electronics Goldmine. Just to let you know I've...
RSSC members: The "fourth Saturday" RSSC meeting at CalState Fullerton is tomorrow. Unfortunately, Don Fears will not be there to call security to have the...
Let not your hearts be troubled. The meeting today WILL go on. I'll be there to open up the room about 10 am. Alex ... From: Bruce J. Weimer, MD To: SDRS /...
Thanks Alex! Bruce. ... From: Alex Brown To: SDRS-List@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 6:54 AM Subject: Re: [SDRS-List] RSSC #2 on 2/24 Let...
Jim U, The "Find the Outlet" contest rules were modified / simplified at the last RSSC meeting - would you please remember to change the draft you previously...
Hi SDRS / RSSC members! I thought that this looked interesting - so I'm forwarding it to the group. Bruce. ... From: J.L. Blankenship To: bjweimer@... ...
I don't approve of the kind of beer this robotic fridge serves, but we're getting close: http://www.duke.edu/~jwc13/beerlauncher.html The fridge could easily...
San Diego Robotics Society meeting Sat. Mar. 3rd, 1-4pm Shane has been welding away on his FlameBot. AND made progress on Roberto!!! Bring anything you are...
This video is an outstanding example of taping a robotics contest. It helps to have good competitors, but the camera work and the running commentary are what...