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==Slack==
* #donkeycar
* #robotics
* #robotics-sparkfun-avc (Obsolete)

==Current Projects==
=== Donkeycar (Open Source Autonomous Vehicle) ===

https://www.donkeycar.com/

'''Class Series
* Mechanical Session - Dissect an Exceed branded chassis and wire a Raspberry Pi and Camera to it
* Programming Session - Flash Donkeycar software to SD card and SSH into car
''To be determined''
* Programming Session Part 2 / Training Session Part 1? - Calibrate throttle/servo control, play with simulator, train on track
* Training Session Part 2? - TBD

=== TinkerTown! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ===
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* 7,554 sqft robot race arena located across Delaware Place
* Modeled for 1/16th and 1/10th vehicle sizes
* Complete with an outer race track with sharp curves and an inner "town"
* (Future upgrades) 
** Operational traffic signs
** Road/detour signs
** Pedestrian walks with collidable pedestrians
** Road objects/hazards
** Collidable town buildings
** Two way opposing traffic
** Autonomous police car, school bus, etc.

== Future/Potential Projects ==
* Regional Donkeycar/Autonomous Vehicle Competition (alternative Sparkfun AVC competition)
* Propose One! Meet with us on our bi-weekly Thursday Robot Discussion Meetups at 7pm