[SC.LUG] Robotics

[Jason Lucas]

On Wed, 2004-03-17 at 18:30, Geoff wrote:
> I have often pondered how to go about this on the cheap, and came to the 
> decision that instead of purchasing specialised hardware etc, I would 
> use an existing motherboard, which would allow me to use an easily 
> available os (linux), and from this use standard TCP communications etc 
> via wifi. Adding control motors, gear boxes,  and other bits and bobs, 
> would then easily be accommodated through existing serial and parallel 
> comms.
> 
> A stripped down version of a linux kernel to just allow these would then 
> easily fit on an old hdd.
> Uploading new software would then be a matter of ftp, or similar.
> 
> Just my two pence worth (and yes I am new)
> 
> I  will check with my keeper (wife) if I am allowed out, sorry when is 
> the meeting?
> 
> Geoff
I would tend to agree with Geoff on these points, although I do like the
idea of using PIC processors (as Dave suggested) for some functions.

As for the meeting, it's next Wednesday (24th) at the Merlin in Alderley
Edge ~8pm on-wards. You're welcome to bring your wife along - my wife
goes.

Jason.