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#1810 From: "Jon Nebenfuhr" <ionteux@...>
Date: Sun Jan 8, 2006 9:41 pm
Subject: New Lego Mindstorms Kit revealed at CES
phx1138
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A completely revamped Lego Mindstorms kit with a new control brick named the
NXT. The
ultra-sonic sensor makes it look like Johnny-5.

http://news.com.com/Lego+Mindstorms+no+kids+toy/2100-1041_3-6020603.html

http://mindstorms.lego.com/

http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8527

The new NXT Intelligent Brick, your robot's "brain," features a powerful 32-bit
microprocessor and more memory, plus support for USB 2.0, Bluetooth and more!

A highly versatile palette of LEGO TECHNIC® elements combines with
state-of-the-art
ultrasonic, sound, light and touch sensors in the next generation of intuitive
robotics. With
the included Quick-Start guide, easy-to-use software and step-by-step building
instructions, beginners and experts alike can create humanoid, vehicle and
animal robots
that obey every command!

Improved light sensors can detect different colors and intensities, while the
new sound
sensor enables robots to respond to sound patterns and tones. Robots can really
"feel"
with improved touch sensors, while ultrasonic "eyes" measure distance and
movement.

Programming software is now available for both PC and Macintosh, plus with
Bluetooth
support, you can even command your robot from your mobile phone!

LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ NXT Includes:

All-new NXT Intelligent Brick with 32-bit microprocessor, more memory and FLASH
3 Interactive Servo motors feature built-in rotation sensors to align speed for
precise
control
New sound sensor reacts to sound commands, patterns and tones
New ultrasonic visual sensor responds to movement
Improved touch sensor reacts to touch and release
Improved light sensor detects different colors and light intensities
519 specially selected LEGO TECHNIC elements for sturdy and durable building and
improved functionality and movement
4 input ports, 3 output ports and 7 6-wire cords
Matrix display
Piezo speakers
USB 2.0 and Bluetooth support
Easy-to-use PC and Mac compatible interface
Intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program "building" environment

#1811 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:03 am
Subject: Club Meeting In Grants Pass Tomorrow (Saturday)
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Roboteers,
Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's monthly
meeting tomorrow (Saturday January 14th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

We will be continuing our discussion of the club
project.  Be sure to bring along anything you are
working on for show-n-tell!

Everyone is welcome!  Bring a friend!

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#1812 From: ZCS <contact@...>
Date: Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:18 pm
Subject: Zach's Cool Stuff update for Jan 2006
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January is almost over, and February is KIDS month here at ZCS.  We have three
different classes for kids coming up.

On Saturday Feb. 11 we have our "Robotics-4-Kids level two".  This class is
designed as a follow up to our very popular Robotics-4-Kids class.  Students
will build more advanced robots and even get introduced to programming.  For 1st
- 3rd graders we recommend taking Robotics-4-Kids level one class first, but the
older kids can start off at level two.

On Saturday Feb. 18 we have our "LEGO Inventor's Workshop".  This course is
specifically designed for newest builders ages 5 to 11 years old!  Students
learn basic mechanical principles while building fun and exciting contraptions.
Projects include "balloon-powered rocket cars" and "trapdoor cable car parachute
machines".

On Saturday Feb. 25 we have our "Amusement Park Science" class.  Students get to
design and build large-scale model roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and other
amusement park rides.  Who would imagine that learning about energy, speed,
acceleration, and gravity could be so fun!

For all the details on our classes for kids go to
http://www.buildcoolstuff.org/kidclasses.html

Have a great day!

Zach
ZCS Director, Instructor, and Builder of Cool Stuff
http://www.buildcoolstuff.org
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#1813 From: abdulkerim cengeloglu <akcengel_87@...>
Date: Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:23 pm
Subject: Yanıt: [rsa] Zach's Cool Stuff update for Jan 2006
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     Dear group administration,
I would have came here this lecture(meeting)but I'm in Turkey (as you know between Turley and San fransisco is  farther and i have to study my exam  very hard  so i can't join it but if you send more explanation with mail about this meeting(leve2) i will happy
have a good day
sincerly 


A.KERİM ÇENGELOĞLU
SANCAK MAH.SITKI SOK.
B.ZAMBAK SİT.A-11/22
SELCUKLU/KONYA/TURKEY


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#1814 From: "Albert B. Margolis" <al@...>
Date: Sun Feb 5, 2006 5:26 pm
Subject: Hobby Engineering Job
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Hobby Engineering is Expanding!

We are on track to grow a lot this year and I need to hire my second
full time employee as soon as possible.  What I am looking for:

- Someone with a demonstrable track record building things with the
kinds of supplies we sell.  It can be robots,  kinetic art, electronic
modules  or almost anything else.  I need to see that you can both
come up with a creative idea and turn that idea into a tangible
result.

- Someone with a strong work ethic.  Building things is hard work.  I
need you to help build Hobby Engineering as a company.  I need you to
help me finish some unique products and services that I have in the
pipeline.  I need you to help our customers build things too.

- Someone who wants to learn a lot about a lot of things in a short
period of time.  Hobby Engineering is already at least a little bit
different than those other places selling robotics / electronics.  By
the end of 2006 I plan to be a lot different.

- Someone who can explain our products and technology to students,
artists and hobbyists.  This will include telephone tech support, in
store retail consulting and teaching classes.  You don't have to be a
professional engineering but you do need to start with a reasonable
how-to level of knowledge about the products we sell and have the
ability and interest to learn more.

What you will get:

- A fair but not outstanding salary.

- More or less no benefits package.  I expect this to change in 2007.

- A chance to play with great toys as part of your day job.

- A solution to that dilemma of deciding what to do with all your free
time.  This year will be very intense.


What you will do:

Your main mission will be to bring our technology to customers in a
very tangible way.  That will include explaining products via the web,
one-on-one and in front of a small classroom.

To make that possible you will help develop new products and services
that are not being offered anywhere else.

You will also have to help the business in any way that is needed.
That may include packing orders and sweeping the store.  At first
there will be a significant amount of this routine work as I bring in
new staff and systems.   Within a few months it should be a small part
of your job.  Don't bother applying if you think you are "above"
cleaning the toilets (but I'll probably keep doing that job myself for
now).

If this sounds interesting please reply off-line to al@... and
let me know the
best way for us to begin a conversation.  I'm ready to have the right
person start working today.

-- Al Margolis
founder, www.HobbyEngineering.com


PS:  I am also looking for a part time employee or two to help with
shipping and packaging.  This is a great job for a college student.  I
mainly need help in the afternoon and mainly early in the week.
Availability Monday from about 2pm to 5pm is essential.  Beyond that I
can be fairly flexible to work around class schedules and other
commitments.  I need at least 20 to 30 hours total help per week.
This may be either one nearly full time position or two part time
positions depending on the applications I get.


--
Al Margolis
founder, www.HobbyEngineering.com

#1815 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:33 am
Subject: Robot Club Meeting In Grants Pass Tomorrow (Saturday)
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Roboteers,
Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's monthly
meeting tomorrow (Saturday February 11th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

We will be continuing our discussion of the club
project.  Be sure to bring along anything you are
working on for show-n-tell!

Everyone is welcome!  Bring a friend!

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#1816 From: David Calkins - RSA <dcalkins@...>
Date: Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:51 pm
Subject: Robot build this weekend
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The HS students from John O'Connell are finishing up their robot at SFSU this
weekend.

If you're in the are, they could use some help.  I'll be here with them all
weekend (and all day Monday.)  Task range from debugging some C code to just
holding stuff while someone else screws it on...

Science building room 251 (two doors down from SCI 256 where we usually meet)

-David E. Calkins
Robotics Professor, San Francisco State Univ.
President, Robotics Society of America
Founder, ROBOlympics
http://www.robolympics.net
-----------------------------------------------
Silicon shall replace Carbon.
The revolution will be automated.

#1817 From: David Calkins <dcalkins@...>
Date: Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:00 am
Subject: Want one.
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http://www.hammacher.com/publish/72824.asp

-David E. Calkins
Robotics Professor, San Francisco State Univ.
President, Robotics Society of America
Founder, ROBOlympics
http://www.robolympics.net
-----------------------------------------------
Silicon shall replace Carbon.
The revolution will be automated.

#1818 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Wed Mar 8, 2006 9:41 pm
Subject: Robot Club Meeting This Saturday in Grants Pass
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Roboteers,
Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's monthly
meeting this Saturday (March 11th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

We will continue to work on our club project. The main
topic of discussion this month will be our
communications protocol so please gather your thoughts
on that before the meeting.  As always, bring along
anything you are working on for show-n-tell!

NOTE: I will have the code completed for the Atmel
Tiny12 chip that goes on the main power supply/control
board.  I am planning on bringing programmed chips to
the meeting for anyone that needs one ($2.00).  I will
also try to bring RS-232 and RS-485 chips (smt) for
those that need to buy those.  I will be uploading my
Tiny12 code to the project site if you want to burn
your own chips.   ...Tiger


Everyone Welcome!  Bring a friend!

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#1819 From: "dr_bitbucket" <craig@...>
Date: Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:30 am
Subject: Western Canadian Robotics Society registration OPEN!
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March 13, 2006

Event: Western Canadian Robot Games
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2006
Time:  Registration 8:30, General Admission 9:30
Place: SAIT Polytechnic Campus, Calgary, Alberta
Info: www.robotgames.com  or info@...



Dear Fellow Robotics Fan:

I'm pleased and excited to remind you about our 16th Annual Western
Canadian Robot Games!   We're one of the longest running robotics
competitions around and are working hard to put on a great show for
all the talented designers in the region!  This year we plan to
augment the contest with multimedia effects and professional staging
to add more electricity to an already entertaining day.

The wonderful thing about the WCRG is the diversity of the
competitors and competitions!  All of our challenges can be built
from scratch and are all Lego-friendly (Mindstorm kits make great
resources for all our contests!).  There are also a number of
commercially available kits you can purchase or build the society's
own SAM-bot minisumo robot kit in one of our workshops.

It is a great venue for folks of all ages to learn from advanced
hobby robot designers and wrap themselves in the excitement of
design and innovation!

Our prizes will reward your efforts!  Last year our competitors took
home thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise, and we are
working hard to improve on that this season.

You can enter any or all of our challenges for a single $40
registration fee/person ($30 /WCRS Member) and that entitles you to
our gift-bag, t-shirts, full access to the bullpen, and a memorable
day.  If you have a team, additional T-shirts may be purchased for
$10 each for the other team members.  To enter, visit our
registration page at
http://www.robotgames.com/forms/games_registration.htm .

If you want one of our promotional CD's full of videos, rules,
resources, games, and pictures please email us and we'll send one
out to you.  Alternately, you could download the files yourself from
our web server.

DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! Due to time constraints there are a limited
number of spots for each event , so please pre-register to guarantee
a spot for you and your team.



Sincerely,




______________________
Craig Maynard
President, Western Canadian Robotics Society

#1820 From: abdulkerim cengeloglu <akcengel_87@...>
Date: Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:35 pm
Subject: Yanıt: [rsa] Western Canadian Robotics Society registration OPEN!
akcengel_87
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hi dear boss
i want to improve my skill about robotics and soo ı
want you to send that cd (so sorry for informal a
mail)
student of mechatronic engineer abdulkerim çengeloğlu

A.KERİM ÇENGELOĞLU
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B.ZAMBAK SİT.A-11/22
SELCUKLU/KONYA/TURKEY




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#1821 From: "Terry Slocum" <tslocum@...>
Date: Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:08 am
Subject: This is just too cool!
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http://www.bdi.com/content/sec.php?section=RiSE

And don't miss the video of big dog if you haven't already seen it.

http://www.bdi.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog

Notice the side step when they try to kick it over.

Terry

#1822 From: "Terry Slocum" <tslocum@...>
Date: Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:09 am
Subject: This is just too cool!
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http://www.bdi.com/content/sec.php?section=RiSE

And don't miss the video of big dog if you haven't already seen it.

http://www.bdi.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog

Notice the side step when they try to kick it over.

Terry

#1823 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Fri Apr 7, 2006 11:38 am
Subject: Robot Club Meeting In Grants Pass This Saturday
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Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (April 8th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

FREE STUFF:  All Phase Circuits in Medford has gone
out of business.  They let me do some "dumpster
diving" to get one last pile of printed circuit board.
  I'll be bringing a bunch of nice new board to the
meeting to give away to anyone that wants it.  Be
there or miss out!

BIG PROBLEM:  We had some new people attend the last
meeting that were not sure if we were a Pizza Club or
a Robot Club.  All they were seeing was pizza and no
robots!  Let's all bring some robots and/or projects
we are working on to prove we're the geeks they were
looking for.

PROJECT PARTS:  I plan to have revised code completed
for the Atmel Tiny12 chip that goes on the main power
supply/control board.  I plan on bringing programmed
chips to the meeting for anyone that needs one
($2.00).  I will also have complete sets of chips
(Atmel Tiny12, RS232, and RS485) for anyone that needs
a complete set ($5.00).  I will be uploading the
Tiny12 code to the project site if you want to burn
your own chip.  If you got a chip from me last month,
bring it along and I'll exchange it for one with
updated code.

PROJECT DEMO:  This may not happen, but I'm going to
try to bring test equipment to demonstrate the RS-485
operation on the Main Board (Tiny12).  We should also
be able to demonstrate serial communication, which is
something we discussed at length at the last meeting.
This will all depend on my getting the Tiny12 code
done with some time to spare.

PROJECT TOPICS:  We will continue discussing our club
project at this meeting. The main topic will be our
communications protocol so please gather your thoughts
on that before the meeting.  As always, bring along
anything you are working on for show-n-tell!  You are
working on something right?

...Tiger


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#1824 From: "Jim Newton" <jim@...>
Date: Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:20 pm
Subject: Announcing the TechShop Open-Access Public Workshop on the SF Peninsula...
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My name is Jim Newton, and my partner Ridge McGhee and I are launching
a new open-access public workshop on the San Francisco peninsula
called "TechShop".

TechShop will provide members with inexpensive daily or monthly
unlimited access to a full range of tools and equipment including
milling machines, lathes, sheet metal equipment, welders, plastic
casting and vacuum forming stations, electronic circuit design and
prototyping tools, a 3D printer, laser cutter, automotive tools,
keyway cutters, tachometers and torque meters, scales, and just about
every other tool and machine you would ever need.

We will also offer one-hour "Building Block" classes to get you safely
up-to-speed on a tool or machine, as well as longer term in-depth
classes.  We will also offer a range of programs for kids and kids and
parents, including programs for home-schooled kids.

We are scheduled to open TechShop in July 2006.

If TechShop is something you could use, please go to our web site at
www.TechShop.ws and sign up on our mailing list (the link is in the
upper right corner of the screen) so we can keep you up to date on our
progress.

Thank you, and I hope you will enjoy TechShop!  We are building it
just for you!

#1825 From: "Jim Newton" <jim@...>
Date: Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:01 am
Subject: TechShop Link
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Yahoo snipped off the URL.

The URL for TechShop is http://www.techshop.ws

That's "www" DOT "techshop" DOT "ws".

#1826 From: "Brian Farley" <ferret1963@...>
Date: Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:16 pm
Subject: Re: Announcing the TechShop Open-Access Public Workshop on the SF Peninsula...
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Will you have a paint booth for spray-painting the finished creations?
  I know it can be a pain getting a spray booth permit, but it sure
would be nice to have the option available (especially during the
rainy or windy months when you can't just step out in the backyard
with a can of spray paint...)

#1827 From: "Brian Farley" <ferret1963@...>
Date: Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:44 pm
Subject: D-oh!
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--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Farley" <ferret1963@...> wrote:
>
> Will you have a paint booth for spray-painting the finished creations?

lol, never mind -- I see it is listed both in the equipment and
classes section.  I was looking under "Spray" rather than "Paint"!

#1828 From: "archgu" <archgu@...>
Date: Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:22 pm
Subject: Free, Open Source AI, Robotics tools.
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#1829 From: "Larry Geib" <LJGeib@...>
Date: Sat May 6, 2006 3:41 am
Subject: PARTS Botfest
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The Portland Area Robotics Society, PARTS, invites you to participate
in our Spring 2006 BotFest competition Saturday, May 20, in Portland,
Oregon.

BotFest is an informal, relaxed and fun version of our annual big
PDXBOT event.  Henceforth, we will have several BotFests a year in
even numbered years, and the big PDXBOT each odd numbered year.

The May 20 BotFest will have these events:

Sumo (micro, mini, Japan 5' ring, lego)
Walker
Line Following (beginner, advanced, lego)
Line Maze (open, lego)
Robomagellan (beginner, advanced)

The venue is quite pleasant in a gym and adjoining field, near
Washington Square in west Portland.  And, I think we can promise nice
spring weather.

Entry fee is $8 for a competitor.  No registration is needed; just
show up and have fun!  Map, rules, and other details are on the PARTS
website at http://www.portlandrobotics.org/ (click on Events).

I hope we see you there!

--- Roger Ray
      President, PARTS
      roger@...

#1830 From: David Calkins <dcalkins@...>
Date: Tue May 9, 2006 11:28 pm
Subject: Registration for RoboGames2006 is almost closed!
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International RoboGames Return to San Francisco

Don't Forget to Register for RoboGames 2006!

If you've already registered - Thanks! Can't wait to see you! If you haven't registered, you've got 5 weeks to polish your robot, but you've only got 1 week left to register. Register here: BuildersDB

Don't miss the biggest robot contest in America, this June 16-18th! Last year we had over 600 builders from 13 countries bring over 450 robots - you not only get to compete against some great minds, but you also get to meet people from all over the world and see some amazing robots!

Just look at all these events!

Robot Soccer Humanoid, MiroSot 3:3 5:5, and Aibo Soccer
Sumo (auton)25g, 100g, 500g, LEGO 1kg, 3kg
Sumo (R/C) 3kg
OpenRobot Triathlon, Ribbon Climber, Line Slalom, Mindstorms Challenge, Best of Show, Maze Solving, Aibo Performer, Balancer Race - R/C, Fire Fighting, Mindstorms Open, Balancer Race - Auto, Table Top Navigation, Vex Open, Vex Challenge, Biped Race, Walker Challenge, Robomagellan
BEAMSpeeder, Photovore, Robosapien Hacker
Combat (R/C)150g-340 lbs
Combat (Auton)1 3 pound
Junior LeagueLego - Woots and Snarks, 120 lb Combat, Mindstorms Challenge, Best of Show, 500 g Sumo, Handy Board Ball, Mindstorms Open, BasketBall Challenge, Vex Open, Vex Challenge
Robo-OneDoor Opening, The Eagle, Toss, Wrestling, Demonstration, Stair Climbing, Musical, Static, Kinetic, Bartending, Painting
TetsujinWalking Race, Weightlifting, Dexterity
Bot Hockey12 lb

Register here: BuildersDB

Event Details
Date:Fri-Sun, June 16-18, 2006
Time: Noon - 10pm
Where: Ft. Mason, Festival Pavilion Map & directions

RoboGames in the News

NBC News

Games Across America

KGO News

Monster Nation

Wired - "The Best Ten North American Geek Fests".

EE Times - "RoboGames: battling bots, but no killer app"

O'Reilly Network - "RoboGames 2005 - Robotics Community Descends on San Francisco"

c|net - "Robots ready to rumble"

Sponsorship Opportunities for the Upcoming Show
Thousands of people were at RoboGames last spring, and press coverage has gone to millions all over the world. By becoming an event sponsor, you can help us put on a better competition next time and help yourself with tremendous publicity! Become an event sponsor!


#1831 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Fri May 12, 2006 7:02 am
Subject: Robot Club Meeting In Grants Pass This Saturday
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Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (May 13th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Let's all bring some robots and/or projects we are
working on to prove we're the robogeeks and not just
pizza pals.

PROJECT PARTS:  Anyone still needing a programmed
Atmel Tiny12, RS232, or RS485 chip should email me
before the meeting and I can bring them.  A complete
set is $5.00.

PROJECT TOPICS:  We will continue discussing our club
project at this meeting. Bring your questions and
ideas.  As always, bring along anything you are
working on for show-n-tell!  You are working on
something right?

...Tiger

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#1832 From: David Calkins <dcalkins@...>
Date: Tue Jun 6, 2006 5:40 pm
Subject: Volunteers needed for RoboGames
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Hi all!

RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
aroudn teh world.  Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog bots -
all sorts.

We of course need volunteers!

Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up.  Mostly grunt work, but also builder check-in.
Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event.  Lots of cool stuff going on, and
plenty of posititons.
Mon 19 Jun is tear down.  Oh, the ugliness...

This is a great event with 600 people from around the world.  As a
volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!  Too
many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
soccer referee...

We could also use some donated laptops.  the RSA is a 501c3, and we
can give you a tax-deductable reciept.  ANY laptop, any processor, any
OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.

Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a laptop.

Thanks guys!



-David E. Calkins
Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
http://www.robolympics.net
-----------------------------------------------
Silicon shall replace Carbon.
The revolution will be automated.

#1833 From: "daveleb55" <daveleb55@...>
Date: Wed Jun 7, 2006 6:23 pm
Subject: Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames
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Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave




--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world.  Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up.  Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event.  Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down.  Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world.  As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops.  the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept.  ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>

#1834 From: Karen Mahoney <mahoneygardens@...>
Date: Wed Jun 7, 2006 8:40 pm
Subject: Re: [rsa] Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames
mahoneygardens
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You could, uh, Google 'fort mason'....
KM

daveleb55 <daveleb55@...> wrote:
Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave

--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world. Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up. Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event. Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down. Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world. As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops. the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept. ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>



#1835 From: "Terry Kremin" <tkremin@...>
Date: Wed Jun 7, 2006 9:19 pm
Subject: RE: [rsa] Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames
tkremin
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or, of course, just click on the provided hyperlink at the bottom of the page -
 
 

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Postdoctoral Fellow
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF

*******************
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From: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sfrsa@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Mahoney
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:41 PM
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rsa] Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames

You could, uh, Google 'fort mason'....
KM

daveleb55 <daveleb55@...> wrote:

Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave

--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world. Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up. Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event. Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down. Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world. As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops. the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept. ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>



#1836 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Thu Jun 8, 2006 8:52 am
Subject: Robot Meeting In Grants Pass This Saturday!
sorobotics
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Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (June 10th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Note: Due to a little "glitch" in the meeting room
schedule, this months meeting will take place in the
open part of Pizza Hut.  We'll have to find a quiet
corner and hope the place is not too busy. :)

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition this month.
We'll do line following and sumo.  I'm not sure how
that's going to work out without our regular room, but
I'm sure we'll find a way.  BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...   Tiger

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#1837 From: abdulkerim cengeloglu <akcengel_87@...>
Date: Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:35 pm
Subject: Yanıt: RE: [rsa] Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames
akcengel_87
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hi unfortunately i cant afford to donate a laptop but i can help out u but dont forget that im in turkey if u provide came there definetely i will help u


Terry Kremin <tkremin@...> yazdı:
or, of course, just click on the provided hyperlink at the bottom of the page -
 
 
_____________________
Terry Kremin, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF
*******************
"If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin."      -- Charles Darwin


 


From: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sfrsa@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Karen Mahoney
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:41 PM
To: sfrsa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rsa] Re: Volunteers needed for RoboGames

You could, uh, Google 'fort mason'....
KM

daveleb55 <daveleb55@...> wrote:
Dave;

Sounds like an exciting time! 600 people from all over the world!
Where the hell is Fort Mason? I assume it's in the USA, but beyond
that I've no clue. The other 599 people from around the world may not
know either. It would be nice if these Robot Olympiads and whatnot
would include a more specific location in their promo's. Inquiring
minds want to know!
Thanks,

Dave

--- In sfrsa@yahoogroups.com, David Calkins <dcalkins@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> RoboGames is June 16-18th at Ft. Mason - 430 robots coming in from
> aroudn teh world. Walking bots, sumo bots, combat bots, analog
bots -
> all sorts.
>
> We of course need volunteers!
>
> Wed-Thu 14-15 June is set up. Mostly grunt work, but also builder
check-in.
> Fri-Sun 16-18 June is the event. Lots of cool stuff going on, and
> plenty of posititons.
> Mon 19 Jun is tear down. Oh, the ugliness...
>
> This is a great event with 600 people from around the world. As a
> volunteer, you get to meet lots of people and see amazing robots!
Too
> many positions here to list - from robot wrangler to pit-runner to
> soccer referee...
>
> We could also use some donated laptops. the RSA is a 501c3, and
we
> can give you a tax-deductable reciept. ANY laptop, any processor,
any
> OS - so long as it is network capable and has a browser.
>
> Please respond off-list if you'd like to help out or can donate a
laptop.
>
> Thanks guys!
>
>
>
> -David E. Calkins
> Director, SFSU Engineering Design Center & Robotics
> President, Robotics Society of America / ROBOlympics
> http://www.robolympics.net
> -----------------------------------------------
> Silicon shall replace Carbon.
> The revolution will be automated.
>





A.KERİM ÇENGELOĞLU
SANCAK MAH.SITKI SOK.
B.ZAMBAK SİT.A-11/22
SELCUKLU/KONYA/TURKEY


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#1838 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 4:53 am
Subject: Fwd: Robot Club Meeting This Saturday In Grants Pass
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Note: forwarded message attached.


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Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (July 8th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition again this
month. We'll do line following and sumo.  I'm not sure
how that's going to work out without our regular room,
but I'm sure we'll find a way.  BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...   Tiger


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#1839 From: "S.O. Robotics" <sorobotics@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 8:30 pm
Subject: Robot Meeting In Grants Pass This Saturday
sorobotics
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Roboteers,

MEETING: Southeren Oregon Robotics will have it's
monthly meeting this Saturday (July 8th) at Pizza Hut
in Grants Pass.  The address is 1465 Ne 6th St, Grants
Pass.  The meeting starts at 6pm sharp!

Remember that we ALL agreed that we would bring our
bots for a little friendly competition again this
month. We'll be doing line following and sumo.

BRING YOUR BOTS!!!

As always... Bring along anything you are working on
for show-n-tell!  You are working on something right?

See you there...   John


NOTE:  This is a second meeting notice since something
seems to have gone wrong with the formatting of the
first one I sent.  Sorry for the dup!


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