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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:06:51 -0500
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Subject: Re: RE: Re: CGW at Missouri State Fair and Misc
From: Brad Collette <shopinthewo...@gmail.com>
To: columbia-gadget-works@googlegroups.com
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I got CGW cards printed and will bring those as well.  We'll be bringing a
couple scout-bots and maybe the silly-string launcher.  I can bring OpenROV
for show but it's still barely interesting.



On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Matthew Little <
matthewlittle2...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'll be bringing a little amp project I started and my scope, plus a few
> extension cords and plug strips. I'll dig around for a few other projects
> to bring if I haven't re-purposed them all yet.
> I doubt I'll have it working in time, but I've got a remote controlled
> electric wheel chair base that might be fun to chase people with; I mean
> show off, too.
>
> - Matthew
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Zach Zeman <gamerdon...@gmail.com> wrote=
:
>
>> Good to know. Like I said, we will have a couple extensions and power
>> strips as well. I hope we'll have enough to go around.
>>
>> Making pens for the mini-bots is a great idea. If you don't have enough
>> lumber, I can make it to Lowe's and throw a few together so that we'll h=
ave
>> plenty of demo space. It will probably look pretty cool to have the bots
>> running around in the fences with a whole lot more on the sidelines to l=
ook
>> at.
>>
>> If Ryan's cool with it, we could take the van, which basically has the
>> capacity for everything we've talked about bringing. I There's nothing i=
n
>> the paperwork about how many cars we can take to unload, but I believe B=
ill
>> said he was marking us down for 3. Also, I don't see much reason for us =
to
>> bring a lot of vehicles to unload when we're honestly not taking too muc=
h.
>>
>> Do we want to get together in Columbia either Saturday night or Sunday
>> morning to get our bearings before heading to the fairgrounds? We can
>> discuss it more on the hangout tonight, but I think that would be my
>> preference.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Zach
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 10:09 AM, <Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the layout Bill, and the advice on extension cords. I
>>> wouldn't have thought of that.
>>>
>>> So here is my list so far (and we need to figure out transpo and
>>> unloading). If anyone can think of anything else, lets use this thread =
to
>>> fill it out.
>>>
>>> General
>>> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>>> Extension cord(s) [I have two orange indoor/outdoor I can bring]
>>> Power strip(s) [I have at least one I can bring]
>>> 2x4 robo-fences [I am thinking if we have robots on a table, we want
>>> something to keep them from falling off. I believe I have some scrap
>>> lumber. I'll check tonight and post.]
>>>
>>> Stuff I am bringing for the show
>>> =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D
>>> 4+ small autonomous robots
>>> 3D printer + filament + gear
>>> Laptop
>>> Nerd kit + arduino(s)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On , "Pabst, Bill" <Pab...@missouri.edu> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > We will have 8 or 9  8ft tables, more if we need them.  We can
>>> rearrange as needed.  We will have power close by but will need extensi=
on
>>> cords.  We had good
>>> > internet last year but had none or spotty in previous years.  I=92m
>>> telling folks maybe but not to plan on it.
>>> >
>>> > Here is the draft layout of the hall -
>>> >
>>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=3D0AnUIv2iYsoBFdG5fNGJXSUJs=
M1BDMkVQRWZlemhWWkE#gid=3D3
>>> >
>>> > Bill Pabst, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
>>> >
>>> > 4-H Center for Youth Development
>>> >
>>> > University of Missouri Extension
>>> > 826 Clark Hall, University of Missouri
>>> > Columbia, MO 65211
>>> > V 573-884-7590; F 573-884-4225
>>> > pab...@missouri.edu
>>> > http://4h.missouri.edu/
>>> >
>>> > From: Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com [mailto:Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com]
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 10:44 AM
>>> >
>>> > To: columbia-gadget-works@googlegroups.com; Pabst, Bill
>>> >
>>> > Subject: Re: Re: CGW at Missouri State Fair and Misc
>>>
>>> >
>>> > Looks like both my kids and the wife and I will be there. They
>>> probably won't stay the whole time though, but the kids are anxious to =
talk
>>> about their robots.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I can't edit the spreadsheet. Maybe I am not supposed to edit?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I am planning to bring 4 small robots (my Makey bot, plus 3 coaster
>>> bots). I am considering bringing my 3d printer as well, and laptop, so =
I
>>> can work-on/print a new chassis for the coaster bot. I know that EVERYO=
NE
>>> brings a 3D printer to these things, but I
>>> > really just want to multi-task and get some work done as well as hang
>>> out at the booth... so shoot me. Do we have power at the fair? Lots of
>>> outlets or should we bring power strips? If I am bringing that, I might=
 as
>>> well throw in my nerd kit with an arduino
>>> > or two, sensors, etc. That way, if anyone wants to do some hacking on
>>> the spot...
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > I might have a large enough pile of stuff that it would be nice to
>>> unload at the site. Hopefully I can reserve some space in the car that =
is
>>> parking close by.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Bill, Can you tell us what we have in terms of power, table space,
>>> etc. Is there internet?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On , Ryan ryanra...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > I will be bringing 2 small robots and a laptop that will require
>>> some sort of electricity (bad batteries). i can also bring an extension
>>> cord and a power strip.
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > > On Thursday, August 2, 2012 11:29:03 PM UTC-5, Zach wrote:Good news=
,
>>> everyone!
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > > Your favorite hackerspace in Columbia, Columbia Gadget Works, has
>>> signed up to take part in the Show Me Robots events at the 2012 Missour=
i
>>> State Fair. The event will take place Sunday, August 12th, from 10:00 t=
o
>>> 17:00, and we will be showcasing the various
>>> > robotic and nearly-robotic projects that our members are working on.
>>> We have 20 free entry tickets reserved for those who want to work the
>>> booth, showcasing their projects and talking to visitors about robotics=
 and
>>> CGW. As of tonight's meeting, about 15 of
>>> > those are spoken for. I've listed what I remember of the ticket
>>> distribution in the Google doc linked below. If I screwed up the number=
 you
>>> wanted or if you are not on this list and you want to go, please respon=
d to
>>> this message saying as much. Bill said that
>>> > the tickets should come in Tuesday-ish, so we'll work out how to
>>> distribute the tickets at that point.
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=3D0AjFd9MbzCuezdHJ3bmZpWFJt=
TXRoSEFKM1F2NVFyNEE
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > > Also, you may notice that there is a "Bringing" column in the doc.
>>> Please let me know what you plan on bringing, and I will list it there.
>>> This will help us arrange vehicles, as we only have 3 that we can take =
onto
>>> the fairgrounds to bring our robots and
>>> > such to the venue. If there are any questions about the Show Me Robot=
s
>>> thing, please just respond to this message.
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > > On a different note, I'm sure roughly 2 of your have noticed that I
>>> haven't been hosting the weekly G+ hangouts lately. I aim to remedy thi=
s
>>> starting this upcoming week. So, on Tuesday, Aug 6th, at 21:00 (9:00 pm=
) I
>>> will be hosting a Google+ hangout on the
>>> > CGW Page. Everyone is invited to join the discussion, but if you are
>>> interested please make sure you add CGW to your circles before the hang=
out
>>> occurs so that I can send you an invite.
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > > Okay, I think that's it. Peace out, ya'll.
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > > -Zach
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
>>
>>
>


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573-427-7132

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I got CGW cards printed and will bring those as well. =A0We&#39;ll be bring=
ing a couple scout-bots and maybe the silly-string launcher. =A0I can bring=
 OpenROV for show but it&#39;s still barely interesting.=A0<div><br></div><=
div>
<br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Matthe=
w Little <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:matthewlittle2...@gmail.co=
m" target=3D"_blank">matthewlittle2...@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><=
blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px=
 #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
I&#39;ll be bringing a little amp project I started and my scope, plus a fe=
w extension cords and plug strips. I&#39;ll dig around for a few other proj=
ects to bring if I haven&#39;t re-purposed them all yet.<br>I doubt I&#39;l=
l have it working in time, but I&#39;ve got a remote controlled electric wh=
eel chair base that might be fun to chase people with; I mean show off, too=
.<span class=3D"HOEnZb"><font color=3D"#888888"><br>

<br>- Matthew</font></span><div class=3D"HOEnZb"><div class=3D"h5"><br><br>=
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Zach Zeman <spa=
n dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:gamerdon...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank=
">gamerdon...@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1p=
x #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
Good to know. Like I said, we will have a couple extensions and power strip=
s as well. I hope we&#39;ll have enough to go around.<br><br>Making pens fo=
r the mini-bots is a great idea. If you don&#39;t have enough lumber, I can=
 make it to Lowe&#39;s and throw a few together so that we&#39;ll have plen=
ty of demo space. It will probably look pretty cool to have the bots runnin=
g around in the fences with a whole lot more on the sidelines to look at.<b=
r>



<br>If Ryan&#39;s cool with it, we could take the van, which basically has =
the capacity for everything we&#39;ve talked about bringing. I There&#39;s =
nothing in the paperwork about how many cars we can take to unload, but I b=
elieve Bill said he was marking us down for 3. Also, I don&#39;t see much r=
eason for us to bring a lot of vehicles to unload when we&#39;re honestly n=
ot taking too much.<br>



<br>Do we want to get together in Columbia either Saturday night or Sunday =
morning to get our bearings before heading to the fairgrounds? We can discu=
ss it more on the hangout tonight, but I think that would be my preference.=
<br>



<br>Thanks.<span><font color=3D"#888888"><br><br>-Zach</font></span><div><d=
iv><br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 10:09 AM,  <sp=
an dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com" target=3D"_=
blank">Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>



<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1p=
x #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Thanks for the layout Bill, and the advice o=
n extension cords. I wouldn&#39;t have thought of that.<br><br>So here is m=
y list so far (and we need to figure out transpo and unloading). If anyone =
can think of anything else, lets use this thread to fill it out.<br>



<br>General<br>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<br>Extension cord(s) [I have two orang=
e indoor/outdoor I can bring]<br>Power strip(s) [I have at least one I can =
bring]<br>2x4 robo-fences [I am thinking if we have robots on a table, we w=
ant something to keep them from falling off. I believe I have some scrap lu=
mber. I&#39;ll check tonight and post.]<br>



<br>Stuff I am bringing for the show<br>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D<br>4+ small autonomous robots<br>3D=
 printer + filament + gear<br>Laptop<br>Nerd kit + arduino(s)<br><br><br><b=
r>On , &quot;Pabst, Bill&quot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:Pab...@missouri.edu" t=
arget=3D"_blank">Pab...@missouri.edu</a>&gt; wrote:<br>



&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt=
; We will have 8 or 9 =A08ft tables, more if we need them. =A0We can rearra=
nge as needed. =A0We will have power close by but will need extension cords=
.=A0 We had good<br>



&gt;  internet last year but had none or spotty in previous years.=A0 I=92m=
 telling folks maybe but not to plan on it.<br>&gt; =A0<br>&gt; Here is the=
 draft layout of the hall -<br>&gt; <a href=3D"https://docs.google.com/spre=
adsheet/ccc?key=3D0AnUIv2iYsoBFdG5fNGJXSUJsM1BDMkVQRWZlemhWWkE#gid=3D3" tar=
get=3D"_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=3D0AnUIv2iYsoBFd=
G5fNGJXSUJsM1BDMkVQRWZlemhWWkE#gid=3D3</a><br>



&gt; =A0<br>&gt; Bill Pabst, 4-H Youth Development Specialist<br>&gt; <br>&=
gt; 4-H Center for Youth Development<br>&gt; <br>&gt; University of Missour=
i Extension<br>&gt; 826 Clark Hall, University of Missouri<br>&gt; Columbia=
, MO 65211<br>



&gt; V <a href=3D"tel:573-884-7590" value=3D"+15738847590" target=3D"_blank=
">573-884-7590</a>; F <a href=3D"tel:573-884-4225" value=3D"+15738844225" t=
arget=3D"_blank">573-884-4225</a><br>&gt; <a href=3D"mailto:pabsta@missouri=
.edu" target=3D"_blank">pab...@missouri.edu</a><br>



&gt; <a href=3D"http://4h.missouri.edu/" target=3D"_blank">http://4h.missou=
ri.edu/</a><br>&gt; =A0<br>&gt; From: <a href=3D"mailto:Scott.Kovaleski@gma=
il.com" target=3D"_blank">Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com</a> [mailto:<a href=3D"=
mailto:Scott.Kovale...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">Scott.Kovale...@gmail.c=
om</a>]<br>



&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 10:44 AM<br>&gt; <br>&=
gt; To: <a href=3D"mailto:columbia-gadget-works@googlegroups.com" target=3D=
"_blank">columbia-gadget-works@googlegroups.com</a>; Pabst, Bill<br>&gt; <b=
r>



&gt; Subject: Re: Re: CGW at Missouri State Fair and Misc<div><div><br>&gt;=
 =A0<br>&gt; Looks like both my kids and the wife and I will be there. They=
 probably won&#39;t stay the whole time though, but the kids are anxious to=
 talk about their robots.<br>



&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; I can&#39;t edit the spreadsheet. Maybe I a=
m not supposed to edit?<br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; I am planning to=
 bring 4 small robots (my Makey bot, plus 3 coaster bots). I am considering=
 bringing my 3d printer as well, and laptop, so I can work-on/print a new c=
hassis for the coaster bot. I know that EVERYONE brings a 3D printer to the=
se things, but I<br>



&gt;  really just want to multi-task and get some work done as well as hang=
 out at the booth... so shoot me. Do we have power at the fair? Lots of out=
lets or should we bring power strips? If I am bringing that, I might as wel=
l throw in my nerd kit with an arduino<br>



&gt;  or two, sensors, etc. That way, if anyone wants to do some hacking on=
 the spot...<br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; I might have a large enough=
 pile of stuff that it would be nice to unload at the site. Hopefully I can=
 reserve some space in the car that is parking close by.<br>



&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; Bill, Can you tell us what we have in terms=
 of power, table space, etc. Is there internet?<br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <=
br>&gt; On , Ryan <a href=3D"mailto:ryanra...@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">=
ryanra...@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br>



&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; I will be bringing 2 small robots and a laptop that will=
 require some sort of electricity (bad batteries). i can also bring an exte=
nsion cord and a power strip.=A0<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &g=
t; On Thursday, August 2, 2012 11:29:03 PM UTC-5, Zach wrote:Good news, eve=
ryone!<br>



&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; Your favorite hackerspace in Colu=
mbia, Columbia Gadget Works, has signed up to take part in the Show Me Robo=
ts events at the 2012 Missouri State Fair. The event will take place Sunday=
, August 12th, from 10:00 to 17:00, and we will be showcasing the various<b=
r>



&gt;  robotic and nearly-robotic projects that our members are working on. =
We have 20 free entry tickets reserved for those who want to work the booth=
, showcasing their projects and talking to visitors about robotics and CGW.=
 As of tonight&#39;s meeting, about 15 of<br>



&gt;  those are spoken for. I&#39;ve listed what I remember of the ticket d=
istribution in the Google doc linked below. If I screwed up the number you =
wanted or if you are not on this list and you want to go, please respond to=
 this message saying as much. Bill said that<br>



&gt;  the tickets should come in Tuesday-ish, so we&#39;ll work out how to =
distribute the tickets at that point.<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&g=
t; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <a href=3D"h=
ttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=3D0AjFd9MbzCuezdHJ3bmZpWFJtTXRoS=
EFKM1F2NVFyNEE" target=3D"_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?k=
ey=3D0AjFd9MbzCuezdHJ3bmZpWFJtTXRoSEFKM1F2NVFyNEE</a><br>



&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; Also, you may notice that there i=
s a &quot;Bringing&quot; column in the doc. Please let me know what you pla=
n on bringing, and I will list it there. This will help us arrange vehicles=
, as we only have 3 that we can take onto the fairgrounds to bring our robo=
ts and<br>



&gt;  such to the venue. If there are any questions about the Show Me Robot=
s thing, please just respond to this message.<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt=
; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; On a differen=
t note, I&#39;m sure roughly 2 of your have noticed that I haven&#39;t been=
 hosting the weekly G+ hangouts lately. I aim to remedy this starting this =
upcoming week. So, on Tuesday, Aug 6th, at 21:00 (9:00 pm) I will be hostin=
g a Google+ hangout on the<br>



&gt;  CGW Page. Everyone is invited to join the discussion, but if you are =
interested please make sure you add CGW to your circles before the hangout =
occurs so that I can send you an invite.<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br=
>



&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; Okay, I think that&=
#39;s it. Peace out, ya&#39;ll.<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt=
; -Zach<br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; &gt;<br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>



&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt; <br>&gt;</div></div></blockquote></div><br>
</div></div></blockquote></div><br>
</div></div></blockquote></div><br><br clear=3D"all"><div><br></div>-- <br>=
Brad Collette<br>573-427-7132<br><br><br><br>
</div>

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