Hi there, This is from a recently formed group, which is the Queensland branch of the Mars Society. You may recall the recent lecture by Dr Zubrin that was...
Tracy Lightfoot
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Apr 11, 2000 3:39 am
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Hi Tracy, The notice on the wall says that the Rover is a Robot... Better correct them on the night. Love Anthony ... ...
Anthony Engwirda
A.Engwirda@...
Apr 12, 2000 3:29 am
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Hi there, Enquiry from outside our group. You'll need to reply to Derek instead of to the list, but please cc the list so we can hear your words of wisdom. ...
Tracy Lightfoot
T.Lightfoot@...
Apr 12, 2000 5:45 am
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They're called strain guages usually. And they can be bought at RS,
Farnell and National Instruments, provided you call them that!!!
(I've passed this on to...
Michael Lucas +61 7 3...
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Apr 12, 2000 8:29 am
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Hiya All and Derek, As Michael pointed out they are strain guages. There are two points I would like to make that may be of no use to you (Derek) at all. It...
andrewm
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Apr 12, 2000 9:26 pm
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There was some interest in some RF modules I found on the net, so I thought I'd send out the URL: http://www.sages.com.au/rf.htm#RF%20Data%20Receiver%20module ...
Linus Dillon
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Apr 15, 2000 12:18 am
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Hi there! The next Member Meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd May 2000, starting at 7:30pm. As Aaron mentioned in the last news installment, this will be an Annual...
Tracy Lightfoot
T.Lightfoot@...
Apr 28, 2000 12:29 am
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Hello All, This years Griffith Uni Open-Day is on Sunday June 4th. There will, as allways, be a robotic presence at the event. Keep tuned for more info about...
andrewm
andrewm@...
May 15, 2000 7:34 am
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Hello all, The Griffith Uni open day is this weekend. The Robot SIG will be holding Robot Demonstrations starting at 12pm. Below is the URL for a map on how to...
andrewm
andrewm@...
May 30, 2000 2:31 am
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Thank's for the notice Andrew. I'm still alive and interested. Apologies for me absence the last 3 meetings and GU Open day. My apologies in advance (wow!) for...
Paul Nielsen
pnielsen@...
Jun 5, 2000 1:59 am
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Hello All, This tuesday (the 6th of June) is the SIG's monthly meeting. This month there will be a round up of "whats out there" robot wise. This is going to...
andrewm
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Jun 5, 2000 9:27 am
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What I would most like to see is the results presented in WEB form. I can host it if necessary... John (the otherside of Australia in Perth,WA) ... Want to...
John Stockbridge
tinmouse@...
Jun 5, 2000 12:35 pm
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Hello All, This is your 1 week reminder for the July meeting (On Teusday the fourth). Also just to let everyone know that that the first of the four weekend ...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jun 28, 2000 9:30 pm
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People If you experience any problems with the website please inform me. I will be fixing any remaining problems and adding a bunch of info this weekend. I am...
Aaron Dwyer
aarond@...
Jun 29, 2000 6:33 am
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Howdy All, Tonight (Teu 4th) is the monthly meeting of the Robot Sig. This is just a reminder to all of those with short term memory problems. This month Mark...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 4, 2000 12:54 am
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Howdy All, The Tute this Sunday (the 9th of July at 1 pm) is going to be on making PCBs. I am going to plan out the whole thing so your time will be fairly...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 5, 2000 8:03 am
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Howdy All, The Tute this Sunday (the 16th of July at 1 pm) is going to be on all things IR (InfraRed). I think I will cover LDRs What a PIN photo diode is How...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 14, 2000 1:14 am
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Howdy All, The Tute this Sunday (the 16th of July at 1 pm) is going to be on all things IR (InfraRed). I think I will cover LDRs What a PIN photo diode is How...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 14, 2000 1:27 am
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Howdy All, Continuing on my theme of anti-handyboardinism would people like to see how a complete robot with similar functionality to the one Mark Benjamin...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 14, 2000 1:38 am
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Sound good to me thanks Andrew. Regards, Paul Nielsen. ... From: andrewm [mailto:andrewm@...] Sent: 14 July 2000 14:24 To: robot_sig@egroups.com ...
Paul Nielsen
pnielsen@...
Jul 14, 2000 3:57 am
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Andrew, Just wondering if you have put up details from last weeks tutorial. eg, track width vs current, recommended pad size, recommeded drill size for ICs...
Damien Kee
s369472@...
Jul 14, 2000 4:21 am
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Hi all, I'd just like to confirm that the start time is still 1pm. Also, is anybody travelling to and from the tutorial via Tingalpa/Wynnum/Gateway motorway? I...
Linus Dillon
ldillon@...
Jul 14, 2000 11:38 pm
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Hello Yes start time is 1pm. ... about...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 15, 2000 12:17 am
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Andrew, Here is your reminder. (Early in the week too!!) cheers damo Damien Kee E-mail : s369472@... 3rd year BE (Elec) Mechatronics minor ...
Damien Kee
s369472@...
Jul 17, 2000 11:47 pm
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Hi there, For any space enthusiasts, here is notice of an upcoming Mars Society event. For anyone who participated in the design of the Mars Rover competition...
Tracy Engwirda
T.Lightfoot@...
Jul 20, 2000 11:46 pm
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Howdy All, The Tute this Sunday (the 23rd of July at 1 pm) is going to be on simple speed control. It will be covering. PWM Tachometer feed back. Simple Step...
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 21, 2000 4:23 am
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andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 21, 2000 10:09 pm
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there are probably other pages out there.... but for those that attended andrew's weekend tute on speed control, this is a good site with nice pictures and...
Aaron Dwyer
aarond@...
Jul 23, 2000 9:29 pm
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Howdy All, This sunday is going to be the one you where all waiting for. MOSFETS and H-Bridges. There is going to be a little project that you can build later....
andrewm
andrewm@...
Jul 27, 2000 4:23 am
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Hello All, The August meeting will be held at Griffith uni on Teusday the 1st (this comming teusday). This month Tracy Lightfoot will be giving a talk on the...
