[SC.LUG] Robotics

[Geoff]

No thanks, its the permission slip i need :-)

Geoff

Jason Lucas wrote:

>On Wed, 2004-03-17 at 18:30, Geoff wrote:
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>>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)
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>>I  will check with my keeper (wife) if I am allowed out, sorry when is 
>>the meeting?
>>
>>Geoff
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>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.
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>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.
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