Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
Star Rewards (★ = significant robot progress, ⭐ = robot progress and running on floor):
Stars are awarded by group during the meeting.
No stars rewarded this week
When
• December 20, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CDT).
• Robot Builders Night Virtual (RBNV) meets each Tuesday evening.
Join in as DPRG checks out the Iron Reign Robotics Team’s Progress on this years FTC Challenge.
When
• December 17, starting at Noon Dallas time (CT).
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
The First Tech Challenge for 2022 – Power Play
This year’s First Tech Challenge is called Power Play. It is the most fiendish pick-and-place game so far conceived by FTC. In a 12-foot by 12-foot field densely crowded with 27 scoring targets placed at five different heights, four robots compete to pick up plastic cones and place them on targets. What looks initially like a pure speed and accuracy pick-and-place challenge, evolves into a game of strategy, as teams vie for ownership of the scoring targets. It all happens within 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Learn more about the FTC Power Play Competition here Game Animation.
Iron Reign is building on their successful World Competition design started 3 years ago. “We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster!” While the new carbon fiber build is underway, the team is making progress on the essential platform and the code base.
Iron Reign will share their journey so far and seek critical input from the DPRG membership.
About Iron Reign
• https://ironreignrobotics.org/
About DPRG
Dallas Personal Robotics Group has been actively building robots for fun since 1984.
We meet every Tuesday evening and every 2nd Saturday, and frequently participate in community events.
We usually meet at the Dallas Maker Space, and we always welcome guests of all ages and skill levels!
We have tons of experience and love to share and trade tips and tricks.
Learn more and sign up for the mailing list at our home page.
https://www.dprg.org/
Check out our extensive You Tube library
https://www.youtube.com/user/DPRGclips
Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
Star Rewards (★ = significant robot progress, ⭐ = robot progress and running on floor):
Stars are awarded by group during the meeting.
No stars rewarded this week
When
• September 27, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CDT).
• Robot Builders Night Virtual (RBNV) meets each Tuesday evening.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on.
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
Meeting Video:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
Star Rewards (★ = significant robot progress, ⭐ = robot progress and running on floor):
Stars are awarded by group during the meeting.
Michael Ivison – ⭐
Doug Paradis – ★
When
• August 16, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CDT).
• Robot Builders Night Virtual (RBNV) meets each Tuesday evening.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on.
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
Star Rewards (★ = significant robot progress, ⭐ = robot progress and running on floor):
Stars are awarded by group during the meeting.
No Gold stars rewarded this week.
When
• May 24, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CST).
• Robot Builders Night Virtual (RBNV) meets each Tuesday evening.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on.
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
When
• April 13th, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CST).
• RBNV will continue each Tuesday evening until the virus crisis is over.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on.
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Join by phone [masked] PIN: [masked] #
This month we have a special guest presentation by Jesse Brockmann. Jesse, a brand ambassador with Sparkfun, will discuss his multi-year award winning rover and software known as JRover.
The talk will cover everything from encoders, IMUs, RTK GPS, various environment sensors such as LiDAR, mm-radar, ultrasonics, cameras and radar. Jesse will also cover topics such as chassis choices, batteries and power regulation. The presentation will give you an inside look at Jesse’s rover development methods over the last 10+ years, with a fun look at JRover’s failures and successes. Learn what makes for a good rover, and suggestions on how to improve your own rovers.
For more information on rovers please goto http://diyrovers.com/ and join the DIYRovers google group with 200+ members.
About DPRG Monthly Meetings
DPRG hosts cool presentations each month during its regular membership meeting. These meetings and presentations are open to public and free to attend. We hope to see you online. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Note: we do record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
About DPRG
Dallas Personal Robotics Group has been actively building robots for fun since 1984. We meet every Tuesday evening and every 2nd Saturday, and frequently participate in community events.
In normal times we meet at the Dallas MakerSpace. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have met virtually using Google meet. Our virtual meetings have attendees from multiple countries and locations in the USA. We always welcome guests of all ages and skill levels!
When
• March 30th, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CST).
• RBNV will continue each Tuesday evening until the virus crisis is over.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on.
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
When
•February 2nd, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CST).
• RBNV will continue each Tuesday evening until the virus crisis is over.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Keep going while we’re stuck at home.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda:
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on as we’re all stuck at home
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
Meeting Video:
Chat Record: Chat record (PDF)
When
•November 10th, starting at 7:30 PM Dallas time (CST).
• RBNV will continue each Tuesday evening until the virus crisis is over.
How
• Join Hangouts Meet https://meet.google.com/hey-jxuo-esf
• Or join by phone +1 405-586-5598 PIN: 682 931 335 #
Why
• Talk robots & related stuff.
• Keep going while we’re stuck at home.
• Make it easier for people to attend DPRG remotely.
Agenda:
• Round table – everybody spends a couple minutes telling what projects they’re working on as we’re all stuck at home
• Ad-hoc presentations – Whoever would like to show & tell.
• “Stump the club” Challenges – Ask for help if you’ve hit a roadblock in your project. Somebody in the club can probably get you pointed in a good direction – or even arrange a side bar session to help.
Note: We record a video of these sessions and post them on the DPRG YouTube channel. By joining the meeting, you’re giving consent to be included in the recording.
