DorkbotPDX September 2015 Workshop: Oregon Lawnmower Massacre

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Brian Richardson

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Sep 21, 2015, 2:10:13 PM9/21/15
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DorkbotPDX September 2015 Workshop: Oregon Lawnmower Massacre

In this workshop we will build a "kicking legs" Halloween prop.  These props are normally put under lawnmowers to simulate a lawn care accident.  This project is based on a project by "Scary Terry", you can see the original here: (http://www.scary-terry.com/kicklegs/kicklegs.htm).  We'll play with linkages, servos, and microcontrollers.
 
Here's a quick video of the mechanism (not final): https://vimeo.com/139862333

Bring:
Laptop with Teensyduino installed
Phillips head screwdriver (electric is probably best)
2 wrenches, either 7/8", 11 mm, or adjustable
A pair of socks, old shorts/pants, fake blood, etc for decoration.
$35 for the kit.  Comes with:
Beefy Continous Rotation Servo
Teensy LC
Small breadboard and hookup wire
Acrylic parts
Wood Base 
Nuts, and bolts.
Optional: Switches / sensors to trigger the kit
RSVP required!  RSVP by emailing bz...@knowhere.net
 
Sunday, September 27, 1-5pm at
Ctrl-H7608 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217
All ages!
Donate to Ctrl-H if you can!
 
Flyer by Jason Plumb

Brian Richardson

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Sep 26, 2015, 1:12:53 PM9/26/15
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Hey all:

I've decided to postpone/cancel the Oregon Lawnmower Massacre, you are safe for now.  There are some mechanical issues with the project that I need to work out.  (If you know me at all, it's probably not surprising..hehe).  

Instead of a focused workshop we'll have an open lab/hack day tomorrow September 27th from 1pm-5pm at Ctrl-H.  Bring your projects and hack on them!  I'll bring my kicking legs and you all can heckle and tell me how to improve them!

Thanks,
Brian
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