RoboTech Show

Podcast -- RTS-2005-09-18 #3

Show Notes - Podcast #3

I apologize in advance for a drop in audio quality this time around...I believe I'll have the problem fixed before the next episode. Email to comments to mike@robotechshow.com -- Thanks!

Notes on Last Podcast Episode

• Microcontrollers vs. Microprocessors
• Making a simple microcontroller circuit
• Radio Shack kit by Parallax
• Parallax Forums

Misc. Notes

• Radio Shack Electronics Book (not sure if RS still sells it)
• Six Easy Pieces by Richard Feynman
• Crystal Fire: The Birth of the Information Age
• The Man Behind the Microchip by Leslie Berlin (about Robert Noyce)
• 8088 Microprocessor

Feature: Robot Kits - Lego Mindstorms

• BOE-Bot by Parallax
• Lego Mindstorms
• VEX Robotics Kit
• Hexapod (6-legged) Robot Walker (HexCrawler)
• Mini Segway Lego Robot (Legway)
• Hi-Technic Sensors
• USFirst First Lego League
• Rubix Cube Solver

posted by Mike Elliott @ 7:54 AM  

Podcast -- RTS-2005-08-31 #2

Show Notes - Podcast #2

Remember...feedback!!! Email to mike@robotechshow.com

Misc Stuff

• NPR - Good Podcast Info also!
• Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide by Todd Cochrane
• Geek News Central - Good IT News Semi-Weekly Podcast

Promo

• Mike Tech Show

News and Resources

• LG VacuumKing - no link yet
• Autonomous Robotics - Wikipedia Reference
• Whitebox Robotics
• Robotic Camel Jockies (ComputerWorld)
• Engadget - Great Website for Gadget freaks!
• Tiny Line-Following Robot
• Robosapien / Roboraptor - Toy Robots | TCP/IP Enabling
• TerminatorBot
• Indoor Flying Robot - Autonomous Flight Plane
• Butterfly Flyer - Tiny Indoor R/C Airplane - 3.6 grams
• DARPA - Grand Challenge | Team Jefferson (our local team!)

Feature: Microcontroller Introduction

• Microcontroller - Wikipedia Reference
• Parallax - Website
• RadioShack Electronics Kits
• Parallax Basic Stamp Microcontrollers | SX Microcontroller
• Parallax "What's a Microcontroller" Learning Kit
• RadioShack's version of "What's a Microcontroller" Kit
• Parallax Forums - Excellent Resource

posted by Mike Elliott @ 11:12 PM  

Podcast -- RTS-2005-07-31 #1

This is it...the first podcast. It took me longer to get things going that I'd thought, but I'm on a roll now. This first one is lengthy (~35 min), so be patient as I explain what the show is about, who it's for, and get into a bit of why I'm doing it. We'll spend a little time on some news and resources, who I am, and wrap up with a little overview of podcasting along with a summary of podcasting history.

Show Notes - Podcast #1

Send me feedback!!! Email feedback to mike@robotechshow.com

News and Resources

• iRobot - Going Public (the Roomba People)
• Servo Magazine
• Lego Mindstorms
• Parallax Boe-Bot
• NASA Mars Mission Rovers
• VEX Robotics - Marketed by Radio Shack
• US First Robotics Competitions
• Dean Kamen
• Segway Human Transporter
• Make Magazine
• MaximumPC Magazine
• 2600 Magazine
• Nuts & Volts Magazine
• Parallax Basic Stamp Microcontrollers

Promo

• Mike Tech Show

Special Feature

Overview of Podcasting ("podcasting for my mom")

• Apple iPod Players
• iRiver Players
• Blogger blogging tool
• Radio Userland blogging tool
• FeedDemon news aggregator
• NewsGator news aggregator
• RSS Feed - Real Simple Syndication
• Atom Feed
• Apple iTunes
• Podcasting Book - Podcasting by Todd Cochrane
• Dave Weiner
• Adam Curry
• iPodder
• TiVo

posted by Mike Elliott @ 5:40 PM  

Welcome to the RoboTech Show!

I'll be honest, I never thought anyone would want to listen to the "mundane" monologue of someone working through miscellaneous computing technologies -- unless Leo Laporte (see This Week In Tech) was on the microphone. But then I listened to the Mike Tech Show and realized quickly, that I was captivated. Mike's show was the inspiration behind my foray into Podcasting...if you're into IT, listen to his show. Then I "tuned into" Geek News Central and realized that when listening to these Podcasts on my mp3 player while driving to/from work, my drive time (45 min. each way) seemed to dwindle down to almost nothing...heck, I frequently stay in my car after reaching my destination just to finish listening to the Podcast!

Well, I love technology, and really love to dabble in all things Robotics (hardware assembly, microcontrollers, motors, software, etc). I've also maintained an interest in audio production as well as talking about technology, so I've decided to put together a podcast on technologies used in robotics. I'll focus on entry-level content (I'm a relative novice) and news, and I'll pull content from personal learning experiences as well as a variety of excellent sources--with a strong focus on the electronics and microcontroller side of things. I think it will be something that might interest someone getting started in the hobby and looking for answers, new technologies, and product reviews. I'll bring all this together and more in the Robo Tech Show and highlight other areas of discussion soon.

I hope you'll listen and send me feedback. Then I hope you subscribe and participate!

Thanks. -- Mike Elliott

posted by Mike Elliott @ 1:36 AM