Robomagellan - "Victoria"

• switches between RC and autonomous vehicle modes

• GitHub repository

Curiosity Mars Rover - NASA/JPL opensource

• 1/3 scale model

• initially built as RC vehicle w/ planned upgrades to autonomous

• This project was scrapped because of the cost of ~$2500 each. SAWPPY rovers were built instead at ~$500 each.

Curiosity Mars Rover - SAWPPY opensource

• 1/4 scale model

• planning for a fleet of 2-6 vehicles

• initially built as RC vehicles w/ planned upgrades to autonomous

Bede5B Airplane Build

• BD5 Project Site - this will take you to a separate website

• small single person push-prop airplane kit

• donated to us as an incomplete kit with no build records

• working to build this into a self-contained electric powered parade float

Sonex-A Airplane Build - this project will start after the Bede5 project is completed

Robot Recipes

• Project to help the public better understand how robots work. This will augment Robot Garden public outreach events.

• Use standard restaurant sheet pans (18" x 26") as a template to outline & explain components  & subcomponents of a robot. Permanently affix components to the sheet pan so that they can be easily displayed at public outreach events. Each sheet pan will outline a different type of component. 

• To simplify storage and transportation of these trays, sheet pans will be stored in a standard "speed rack" used at restaurants. An enclosed speed rack with a fabric cover is preferred long term storage container to keep dust and grime off of the display items. Speed racks hold between 20-40 sheet pans.

• Where appropriate, display pans could be wired w/ DC power so that components such as motors & actuators can be put into motion by the public via a switch or button.

  • Types of motors

  • Types of speed controllers

  • Types of encoders

  • Types of wheels

  • Types of linear actuators

  • Types of slides & rollers

  • Types of gear mechanisms

  • Types of controllers

  • Types of communications busses

  • Types of wireless communications

  • Types of sensors

  • Types of navigation systems