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Live Show #014, December 3, 2010 - length: 82 minutes, 6 seconds
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(2:03) Announcement that there will be no Aftershows but Preshows instead.
(3:24) Rik talks about his electricity meter project.
- Explains how his new oscilloscope will help (7:46)
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(11:31) Chris shows off his new encoder wheels for Walter.
- Declares himself "Drill Master C."
(16:50) Announcement that there will be a special guest.
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(17:23) LMRtian of the Week: MarkusB
- Contending for the Google Lunar X PRIZE.
- Chris tells the story of the first X PRIZE.
- MarkusB receives two Brooksware2000’s for his contributions to LMR!
(26:58) Rik believes there is a resistor/jumper wire conspiracy.
- The conspiracy extends to ribbon cable as well.
- Chris and Rik debate the “real mystery.” (30:18)
(32:20) More talk about bounties and special prizes.
- From the X PRIZE to hacking the Kinect and the Neat-o LIDAR.
- Even Microsoft changed their attitude towards hacking.
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(42:01) A quick segment about the MAX712/713 charging chip.
- Can power the robot while charging batteries.
- For both NiCads and NiMh cells.
- Super flexible configurations.
- Chris has his charger board available through Sparkfun.
- Recommended to refer to ezekiel181’s easy-to-understand blog for setup.
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(45:53) Special guest caller GroG Skypes in from Portland, OR, USA!
- Chris has all the wrong puppets…
- Grog talks about the ranging and mapping system on his MoMo 0.8 robot.
- Uses OpenCV vision software (48:57).
- Explains how he turns his scans into Google Sketchups.
- GroG speaks of his experiences with lasers, webcams, and creating depth.
- Chris ponders a universal laptop chassis for robot construction.
- GroG explains a bit about services in general (1:04:50)
- Gives thoughts on the future of the MyRobotLab software (1:05:59)
- Collaboration is encouraged!!! (1:13:45)
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(1:19:11) Rik concludes the interview.
- Please visit MyRobotLab’s website.
- Reminder to tune in early for the Preshow next week.
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Live Show #015, December 17, 2010 - length: 79 minutes, 24 seconds
The Genetic Algorithm/Programming Episode with your hosts Rik and Grog!
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(1:15) Rik talks about his usual co-host Chris.
(3:24) Rik updates us on his progressing electricity meter monitoring project.
(11:00) Rik covers the agenda for the show.
(12:51) Grog talks about his genetic programming endeavor.
- Working on a control system for multiple servos.
- Discussion of “hardwired vs. learned” (xx:xx)
- Grog reflects back to Conway’s “Game of Life” (19:45)
- Trying to apply the servo control system to a “frog leg” (21:05)
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(24:00) Grog explains the goals for his frog leg.
(29:34) Possibilities for feedback mechanisms are discussed.
(36:24) Some of the parameters to consider.
(40:07) Mention of the Phun 2D simulator.
(41:32) Grog talks about the first steps he needs to take.
(47:19) Rik and Grog debate “learned vs. programmed.”
(54:00) Rik checks his baby monitor, I think.
(54:28) Grog talks more about face recognition in Open CV
- Possible to program wall socket recognition?
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(45:53) Special guest Gareth from St. Gallen, Switzerland gets a Skype from Rik!
- First a quick look at the $2 Color Detection Sensor by Gonzik.
- Gareth gets into his Laser Wheel Encoder - Propellor Rig (1:00:22)
- Rik explains the “hot glue” analogy and Gareth tells us why he uses a laser (1:02:37)
- Proof that Gareth is an “arty” not a “techy” (1:06:12)
- Gareth talks about his oscilloscope findings (1:07:29)
- Rik relates Gareth’s encoder project to his own (1:12:01)
- Gareth recommends a possible Wiimote solution for Grog (1:12:53)
(1:15:29) Rik wraps up the show.
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