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Steve.rhoads at 16:45, 11 October 2009

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	On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!		On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!

-	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.	+	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)

	'''What do you need to bring?'''		'''What do you need to bring?'''
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	You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].		You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].

-	We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. ~~Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)~~	+	We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program.

	'''Here's The Plan:'''		'''Here's The Plan:'''

Steve.rhoads at 16:44, 11 October 2009

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	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.		The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.

-	What do you need to bring? You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].	+	'''What do you need to bring?'''
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		+	You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].

	We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)		We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)

-	Here's The Plan:	+	'''Here's The Plan:'''

	1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.		1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.

Steve.rhoads at 16:43, 11 October 2009

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	4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.		4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.
		+	[[Image: vex_accelerometer.jpg\|200px\|left]]
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	5th: Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).		5th: Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).
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	6th: Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)		6th: Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)
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	After that, let's see where we are...		After that, let's see where we are...

Steve.rhoads at 16:34, 11 October 2009

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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).
	[[Image:vex_ultrasonic-range-finder-small.gif\|left\|200px]]		[[Image:vex_ultrasonic-range-finder-small.gif\|left\|200px]]
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Steve.rhoads at 16:23, 11 October 2009

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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).
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	4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.		4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.

Steve.rhoads at 16:21, 11 October 2009

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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 16:18, 11 October 2009

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	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.		2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.
-	[[Image:vex_bumper-switch-small.gif\|200px]]	+	[[Image:vex_bumper-switch-small.gif\|200px]\|left]]
	[[Image:vexlinefollower_98x98.jpg]]		[[Image:vexlinefollower_98x98.jpg]]
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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 16:15, 11 October 2009

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	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.		2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.
		+	[[Image:vex_bumper-switch-small.gif\|200px]]
		+	[[Image:vexlinefollower_98x98.jpg]]

	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 16:09, 11 October 2009

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	On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!		On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!

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	1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.		1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.

-	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line following.	+	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.

	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 15:51, 11 October 2009

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	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.		The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.

-	What do you need to bring? You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)]. You can download a trial that will work for 30 days and decide if you want to jump in. We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)	+	What do you need to bring? You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].

-	~~Our first night, we~~ will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.	+	We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)
-	Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line following.	+
-	In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).	+	Here's The Plan:
-	Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.	+
-	Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).	+	1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.
-	Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)	+
		+	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line following.
		+
		+	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).
		+
		+	4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.
		+
		+	5th: Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).
		+
		+	6th: Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)

	After that, let's see where we are...		After that, let's see where we are...