Robotics

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

• 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