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Re: [Wlug] Robotics and linux

by Jeff Moyer

"Ken Jones" <kjones(a)ziplink.net> writes: > Thank you, Kevin, > > As you can see from my video I have built a state-machine-only robot > out of a radio controlled model level car and an Arduino Nano > programmed in ArduinoC_0021. The idea has been to interest middle > school teachers and students in 'How things work' in 2011. Education > must be relevant. My cars can race each other around a room. Speed, > competition and the 'real world' makes relevance. Modify the code and > win the race. My project has been going on for over a year. Recently > it has been struggling. > > After watching a video of the 2012 Lexus parallel parking itself and > realizing that it is doing some mapping, I thought I would investigate > real' robotic code. ROS was suggested, but it does not seem the right > fit. > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. Hi, Ken, I think your question would best be answered by the ROS community. Try posting there[1]; I'm sure they will be more than happy to add another educator to their ranks. Cheers, Jeff [1] https://code.ros.org/mailman/listinfo/ros-users

Aug. 24, 2011

Robotics and linux

by Ken Jones

Thank you, Kevin, As you can see from my video I have built a state-machine-only robot out of a radio controlled model level car and an Arduino Nano programmed in ArduinoC_0021. The idea has been to interest middle school teachers and students in 'How things work' in 2011. Education must be relevant. My cars can race each other around a room. Speed, competition and the 'real world' makes relevance. Modify the code and win the race. My project has been going on for over a year. Recently it has been struggling. After watching a video of the 2012 Lexus parallel parking itself and realizing that it is doing some mapping, I thought I would investigate 'real' robotic code. ROS was suggested, but it does not seem the right fit. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ken Jones

Aug. 24, 2011

ROS Robot Operating System

by Kevin Harrington NR

A much easier to use alternative to ROS would be our platform, the DyIO and the Bowler Communication Sysrtem. We use a platform independent communication platform to turn any computer into a robot. WPI is now using these controllers as the basis for all the intro and advanced robotics engineering classes. You would write code in Java (Standard Edition), execute the application of any OS, and communicate to the DyIO for all your I/O needs. We have a ton or tutorials and HowTo's for accessing the different capabilities of the DyIO. If there was some interest i could run a seminar about making robots with Linux... -- Kevin Harrington Neuron Robotics President and Founder

Aug. 24, 2011

Prin Software Embedded Engineer - Linux perm/direct

by John Spencer

Our client has a need for a Prin Software Embedded Linux Engineer. Must be LOCAL (position is northwest suburb of Boston) and must have strong background working with embedded Linux. Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident Technical Skills include: - Extensive experience designing and implementing embedded software systems from the ground up. - Strong experience with Linux - kernel, builds, patches, etc. -Expert knowledge of C required. - Ideally this candidate will have experience to lead/implement code utilizing a custom kernel - Must have knowledge of Linux for embedded systems working with bootloaders, filesystems on a flash memory system, build a root file systems, coordinate and distribute code onto multiple microcontrollers, etc. - Expert at integrating software with electronics, including writing device drivers and debugging hardware/software, using lab equipment Please reply with a copy of your resume and any questions. Your resume will never be sent anywhere without your prior approval. Regards, John Spencer Connected Systems Partners Connecting Top Talent with Top Companies 978-455-5550 x208 978-621-9743 cell jspencer(a)connectedsp.com www.connectedsp.com GET CONNECTED! All information in this email is considered confidential and intended for the view and use of the recipient(s) only.

Aug. 16, 2011

ROS Robot Operating System

by Ken Jones

I have designed and built a robotic 1/10 scale radio control car (See link below). I added an Arduino Nano to a HPI Sprint. I have been using Windows based Arduino C code. This package is too limiting. I am considering getting into http://www.ros.org/wiki which is LINUX based. "ROS (Robot Operating System) provides libraries and tools to help software developers create robot applications. It provides hardware abstraction, device drivers, libraries, visualizers, message-passing, package management, and more." Are any of you WLUG members ROS-ites? My Linux skills have degraded due to lack of use (and old age). Here's a pointer to a youtube showing my robocar being a robot and what it is built of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-rgkt8WDXQ Ken Jones Fitchburg

Aug. 16, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ -- Nice to see you all!

by E Johnson

Thanks for coming, & for making the WLUG BBQ a success! We got lucky on the weather... one T-storm & then clear! Everyone was wonderful! & Thanks for helping with the aftermath. What a great group! We enjoyed it. Best regards to all, Liz J

Aug. 11, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 5:35 pm

by Stephen Daukas

Was planning on attending, but may not be able to... Am on the road... What is the street address just in case... Steve On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Chuck Anderson <cra(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > Agreed! > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 05:37:11PM -0400, Gregory Avedissian wrote: >> According to the radar, the storm will only last about 20 minutes, and then >> we'll have clear skies. Food is here, three of us are here so far. >> >> Party is ON. >> >> See you soon. > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Aug. 10, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 6:00 pm (almost)

by Gregory Avedissian

Rain stopped. Sun is peeking through the clouds.

Aug. 10, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 5:35 pm

by Chuck Anderson

Agreed! On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 05:37:11PM -0400, Gregory Avedissian wrote: > According to the radar, the storm will only last about 20 minutes, and then > we'll have clear skies. Food is here, three of us are here so far. > > Party is ON. > > See you soon.

Aug. 10, 2011

Re: [Wlug] WLUG BBQ - UPDATE 5:35 pm

by Gregory Avedissian

According to the radar, the storm will only last about 20 minutes, and then we'll have clear skies. Food is here, three of us are here so far. Party is ON. See you soon.

Aug. 10, 2011