Profile
- Real name:Vince McDonnellBirth date:07/08/1980
I was born in the USA, but spent most of my life in the Philippines. There i graduated with a BS. Computer Science degree. I have plans on taking an MS degree soon when i'm able. In the meantime I work as a UI Programmer in the video game industry under EA workin on projects for most consoles (X360, Wii,PS3, etc) I'm a rehabilitated World of Warcraft player, and now robots is what I've chosen to occupy my free time with.
Started: June 25, 2008
Robots made: 1
http://letsmakerobots.com/node/1284
Stuff i wanna do:
This seems like a feasible next project, i'll do some preliminary research when i have some free time.
Stuff I'm upto/done:
Using dremel to cut a plexiglass chasis. not as easy as i thot. Next time ill have Casca do it with lazer :)
I've just aassembled an IR kit, i will use this as a docking station beacon
Learning sketchup to come up with a design before i build
Finished building a "third Arm" complete with bright led and fume extracting fan. also has a switch to turn on led or led+fan. http://letsmakerobots.com/node/1268
Wishlist:
Pan and tilt system
-2x mini servo 3kgs torque
-35mw green laser
-wifi camTo buy list for current project:
165cm car door trim
2x 15.5cm handle vert/hor or 22cm handle diagonal
Fav nodes:
1362 cams on bots
1482 caps and vregs