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Critter Bot

I Love Instructables - This would be fun to build - http://www.instructables.com/id/Critter-3D-Printed-Crawling-Arduino-Robot/

Clear Path - Cool Engineering Chalenge with a Purpose

ClearPath Indoor Robotic Guide for the Visually Challenged

Here is an "Opportunity to Learn Outside Of Class".  This NOT required, but might be fun and educational. This is an invitation to a local meetup happening in Meno Park on Dec 19.ClearPath Indoor Robotic Guide for the Visually Challenged  If you are in the Silicon Valley area Dec 19, maybe plan on going to this talk and planning session.  Extra Credit for my Mechatronics Students...

The ClearPath project's goal is to create a proof of concept robotic platform intended to guide a visually impaired person indoors. Ideally, a sensor-rich, smart environment would assist the guide robot's planning and run-time navigation while the robot guides the blind user through the building. The first project phase in this effort is to demonstrate the potential of indoor guidance for the blind.

Clear Path Meetup Dec 19 at 7:00 in Menlo Park, CA​

Meetups are local gatherings, where folks can collaborate and learn.  This is a mix of Adults and Youth, so PLEASE be aware that students will be interacting with adults they may be meeting for the first time.  It is appropriate for parents/guardians to attend these activities with their students.  This is an outside public event and an out of class activity. SVCTE is not involved in the organization or execution of this event.

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Stepper Motors with Adafruit

Playing with this Adafruit motor controller shield... time to start using some Stepper motors in class.  The weekend is so short... so maybe between class on Monday... https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-motor-shield-v2-for-arduino

This is the one I'm trying to get connected.  It's a 6 wire Uni-polar we liberated from it's confines in an old printer.  Did you know, a big office printer has 3-4 nice sized Steppers, 4-6 DC motors and a whole bunch of position encoders... this is just one we pulled.

Adafruit... making a world full of Nerds one project at a time

I love Adafruit.  Adafruit is a really cool company, with a goal to make the world full of Nerds.  Check out their YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/adafruit?annotation_id=annotation_3906463401&feature=iv&src_vid=5kZj3DPjsQk&sub_confirmation=1

IoT Tech Expo North America 2017

Register for a Free Conference Pass

Join the IoT Tech Expo North America (https://www.iottechexpo.com/northamerica/) 2017 in Santa Clara, CA on November 29-30 which is co-located with 2 events; the Blockchain Expo and AI Expo so you can explore 3 ecosystems in 1, providing the opportunity to broaden your knowledge base and build new connections. The event will feature a free exhibition and 6 FREE developer conference tracks over the two days including a free 2 hour Bluetooth session (https://www.iottechexpo.com/northamerica/bluetooth-session/).

How can I use this Robot appendage for Halloween?

"Robotic arm inspired by the Elephant trunk", really means "How can I use this Robot appendage for Halloween? https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Q1MBIaNuLa8

#RobotHalloween