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UPEW & UPEC: Important note for both!

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2010-02-06 20:14 in Propeller 1
I didn't want to duplicate this, hence the new thread.

In expo registration, I've asked a key question about Propeller experience.
(So I know there are some very interesting projects going on.)

I want to encourage those of you who have been working on projects this year to
pack them carefully and bring them with you to the expo! An important element
of the expo is allowing folks who haven't experienced the Propeller a clear picture
of just exactly what can be done with this amazing chip. Your projects do exactly that!

Even if your project is still in "mid-process" by expo time, bring it for display, or even
to work on at the expo. Someone at UPENE last year remarked that she felt that
she could get involved with the Propeller because the projects were so interesting,
even the ones that didn't completely work gave her confidence that the hobby was
rewarding and obtainable.

* We need Speakers! *

If you are willing to give a presentation, please contact me by email (jeff at orrtech dot net)
or respond to this thread. Don't be bashful! You can be a part of inspiring
others with your project, new device, etc.

Speakers will have the following:

* 20 min of time to demonstrate or talk about your project.
* A VGA/NTSC projector to use for your demonstration.
* A microphone if required
* Speaking times are first come, first serve. There will be a whiteboard at the expo to pick your time.

If you are more like Steve Wozniak, and can't see yourself talking to a group, bring your
project and set it up. I promise there will be interested folks who will want to see
what you are doing!

Professional speaking ability is not required, just come share your excitement.

OBC

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Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 2/2/2010 6:55:44 PM GMT

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  • Jim FouchJim Fouch Posts: 395
    edited 2010-02-02 15:16
    Many of my projects are motorcycle related. Maybe I could bring one of them for the OH expo.

    Not sure anyone remembers chip taking the Segway for a trial run last year in Rocklin.

    I'm guessing a demo ride doing wheelies in the parking lot is out of the question.... lol

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  • sylvie369sylvie369 Posts: 1,622
    edited 2010-02-02 18:10
    I expect to come with some of my rocketry telemetry projects, and I would like to do a short talk.

    As with the motorcycle project, though, actual demonstration is pretty much out of the question, though there is a major launch area just up the road a bit in Princeton, home of Midwest Power, the largest launch in the midwest. If you live in the area, come on out in late October and watch me fly the project: I promise there'll be serious electronics in the air at Midwest Power this year.

    Since I'll be driving down, I will be able to bring a rocket with me.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-02-02 18:44
    You both would benefit from a good powerpoint with pictures and video.
    Also bring anything related which can be shown as display.

    I sure both of you will have excellent presentations! I'm looking forward to them!

    OBC

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  • Bill HenningBill Henning Posts: 6,445
    edited 2010-02-02 19:57
    I'll speak... I was fairly well received last year [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    I will be showing a large number of products:

    Products I have already announced:

    - Propeller Basic (not sure if it will be available for sale, but I will show whatever stage it is at)
    - 5.0" 640x480 TFT LCD module with VGA and video analog board and optional touch panel
    - 3.5" 320x240 TFT LCD with 18 bit color, integrated frame buffer and touch panel
    - SerPlug
    - Morpheus
    - Mem+
    - Propteus
    - Proteus
    - SOJ36DIP32 converter board

    Unannounced Products:

    - mctrivia's Large Memory adapter for Morpheus (oops I guess it is announced now...)
    - at least two new single board Propeller computers [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    - at least a few add-on boards for ALL propeller boards
    - maybe more stuff <evil grin>

    Works in Progress:

    - Largos prototype, running on Morpheus VGA + keyboard locally
    Oldbitcollector said...
    I didn't want to duplicate this, hence the new thread.

    In expo registration, I've asked a key question about Propeller experience.
    (So I know there are some very interesting projects going on.)

    I want to encourage those of you who have been working on projects this year to
    pack them carefully and bring them with you to the expo! An important element
    of the expo is allowing folks who haven't experienced the Propeller a clear picture
    of just exactly what can be done with this amazing chip. Your projects do exactly that!

    Even if your project is still in "mid-process" by expo time, bring it for display, or even
    to work on at the expo. Someone at UPENE last year remarked that she felt that
    she could get involved with the Propeller because the projects were so interesting,
    even the ones that didn't completely work gave her confidence that the hobby was
    rewarding and obtainable.

    * We need Speakers! *

    If you are willing to give a presentation, please contact me by email (jeff at orrtech dot net)
    or respond to this thread. Don't be bashful! You can be a part of inspiring
    others with your project, new device, etc.

    Speakers will have the following:

    * 20 min of time to demonstrate or talk about your project.
    * A VGA/NTSC projector to use for your demonstration.
    * A microphone if required
    * Speaking times are first come, first serve. There will be a whiteboard at the expo to pick your time.

    If you are more like Steve Wozniak, and can't see yourself talking to a group, bring your
    project and set it up. I promise there will be interested folks who will want to see
    what you are doing!

    Professional speaking ability is not required, just come share your excitement.

    OBC
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    Post Edited (Bill Henning) : 2/2/2010 8:05:35 PM GMT
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2010-02-02 20:35
    I will bring one of the few projects of mine that failed dissassembly:
    www.parallax.com/tabid/827/Default.aspx

    That and my portable music player, homemade clock, LED matrix, etc. smile.gif

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  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2010-02-02 22:28
    Do you think a presentation on "How to Make Circuit Boards" would be of interest (not DIY, but design basics, preparing files, etc.). It's something I can speak fairly competently about, but would that be too beginner-level for attendees?

    I should also have a project to show off, but I'll just put that on the table for display.

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-02-02 22:34
    I'd be interested.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2010-02-02 22:35
    I'm looking forward to this. Unlike last year I have some experiance (and some projects!) to bring now. I think I'll carry around a backpack to put in things to give away/trade and to put in bought items, last year I had a table but nothing to show off!

    I'm looking forward to it!! smile.gif

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  • DiverBobDiverBob Posts: 1,116
    edited 2010-02-02 22:57
    I would be willing to speak at the Norwalk expo on my Prop-based Rebreather diver Heads Up Display system. This is a product that is undergoing prototype testing now.

    Bob Sweeney
  • sylvie369sylvie369 Posts: 1,622
    edited 2010-02-02 23:03
    Nick McClick said...
    Do you think a presentation on "How to Make Circuit Boards" would be of interest (not DIY, but design basics, preparing files, etc.). It's something I can speak fairly competently about, but would that be too beginner-level for attendees?

    I should also have a project to show off, but I'll just put that on the table for display.

    I'd go to that presentation. I'm diving into making my own circuit boards, and while they work so far, I'm probably making every beginner mistake that there is, and I'm sure it'll catch up to me at some point.
  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2010-02-02 23:43
    Sold! I'll put something together.

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  • Chris_DChris_D Posts: 305
    edited 2010-02-06 12:51
    I hope to bring my little CNC machine I have been working on for the last year.· It uses two propellers as part of the CNC control.· The one propeller is used to handle the keyboard, video, and mouse interfacing.· The other propeller is used to perform the tasks of creating the step and direction signals for the stepper drives.· In between these two propellers are two more micros (Atmels) that handle all the other details.

    The machine is a bit heavy and awkward to carry but I suspect I could get some help carrying it once I get there.·

    Chris
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2010-02-06 13:47
    You BUILT your own CNC machine?!?!? WOW!! That is COOL!

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  • sylvie369sylvie369 Posts: 1,622
    edited 2010-02-06 13:52
    Chris_D said...

    I hope to bring my little CNC machine I have been working on for the last year.· It uses two propellers as part of the CNC control.· The one propeller is used to handle the keyboard, video, and mouse interfacing.· The other propeller is used to perform the tasks of creating the step and direction signals for the stepper drives.· In between these two propellers are two more micros (Atmels) that handle all the other details.

    The machine is a bit heavy and awkward to carry but I suspect I could get some help carrying it once I get there.·

    Chris

    I'll carry it back out to the car for you afterwards. Just sit there and relax - I'll take care of it. Really.
  • CassLanCassLan Posts: 586
    edited 2010-02-06 16:45
    Chris_D I would love to see that

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  • Chris_DChris_D Posts: 305
    edited 2010-02-06 20:14
    @ Microcontrolled...

    Yes I built it, but frankly the machine part of it is the easy stuff for me.· Designing and building a CNC control that completely resides and runs using ONLY microcontrollers, that is the tough part.· Have done one before using both a PC and·microcontrollers.· For this one though, I didn't want it to have any PC dependancies to operate.· So far so good but there is still a long way to go. Currently it can drill PCBs and do isolation milling.· It just isn't as good as I would like it to ultimately be :-)

    @ Sylvie3659...

    Thanks for the offer of help but I think it would be best if I was involved with the transport ;-)

    @ CassLan...

    Well if everything works out good and I don't get sent out of town that week on business, it should be there in Ottowa for all to see.·

    @ anyone else that is interested...

    I have a very extensive background with CNC programming, machining etc.· at both the hobbiest and professional levels.· I currently am a "machine builder" by trade. For my full time job I build very high precision CNC grinders that sell in price from 1/2 million to just over a million dollars each. I do all of the mechanical assembly.· I also get involved with "plumbing", electrical wiring, and work with the software guys to guide them in what the customer wants the machine to do (custom screens and cycles etc.).··As a hobbiest, I have 3 CNC routers and 1 CNC lathe in·my shop that I designed and built -·2 use my own controls, and the other two use·PC software that I purchased.· The lathe is something I converted to CNC from a manual machine.

    So, if anyone wants to talk about CNC machines at UPEC, I will be glad to share what I know.

    Chris
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