Vince “Vince v2.0” McDonnell

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User Number:
609
Real Name:
Vince McDonnell
Birth date:
07/08/1980
Robots Built:
2

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.

http://www.funponsel.com/blog/archives/2006/10/21/a-must-have-a-remote-controlled-wifi-robot-from-bandai/

 

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 cam

 

To 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