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UPENE 2010: AUGUST 28th - Registration OPEN! -:- Special Robotics Exhibition with prizes!

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2010-08-26 22:26 in Propeller 1
We have official liftoff for UPENE 2010! August 28! Norwalk, OH at Norwalk Rec Center!
(We had been waiting to confirm use of the AC system this year.)

UPENE 2010 Official Website: www.warrantyvoid.us/upene
UPENE 2010 Registration (required for attendance!) upene.eventbrite.com


Hotel/Motel:
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Best Western
351 Milan Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: (419) 663-3501
$143.99 / (Two night min.)
Rate is good till July 28th
Code: UPENE

Econo Lodge
342 Milan Ave.US 250, Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: (419) 668-5656
$138.99
Code: UPENE
Rate is good till Aug 13th
About five blocks away

All American Inn & Suites
415 S Milan Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: (419) 663-1922
$118.79
Code: UPENE
Rate is good till July 31st
Confirmation Number: 1013
About five blocks away


Start planning now for the Original Unofficial Propeller Expo! UPENE 2010!
Consider this the official thread.

OBC

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Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 5/6/2010 1:36:56 PM GMT
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  • w8anw8an Posts: 176
    edited 2010-04-08 02:22
    Cool!
  • RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
    edited 2010-04-09 14:27
    I have the date set on my calendar!
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-04-09 14:46
    I realize that it's hard to think about UPENE when you might already be packing for UPEC,
    (and of course, UPENE means the end of summer. [noparse]:)[/noparse] -- but you guys should be good to go by the end of UPEW. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    In the meantime, my planning starts now! [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    I'm working on a robotics compo of sorts and could use some input!
    (Thread in "Robotics": http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=897037 )

    OBC

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  • blittledblittled Posts: 681
    edited 2010-04-09 16:05
    I'm glad it is that late. I'm moving into my first house and won't be settled in until mid July. The UPNE will be my only "vacation" this year. I probably won't have time to get my robot running in time for any competition cry.gif .

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  • Jim FouchJim Fouch Posts: 395
    edited 2010-04-09 18:29
    I MAY have my new motorcycle project ready for UPNE. I may have to trailer it up there to show it off.

    Sorry, no wheelies in the parking lot!!! lol

    It's not 100% Propeller, but there will be 1 or more Props in the mix.... smile.gif

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-04-16 01:59
    Registration is open!

    UPENE kicks off a special Propeller Robotics Exhibition with prizes!

    See the official website for full details!

    UPENE 2010 Official Website: www.warrantyvoid.us/upene
    UPENE 2010 Registration (required for attendance!) upene.eventbrite.com

    OBC

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    Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 4/16/2010 1:57:57 PM GMT
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2010-04-16 14:55
    I will have a "information booth" for PropBasic. Showing demos and answering questions.

    I hope to have a couple computers setup with propeller demo boards running some of the PropBasic demos.

    Of course you will be able to "play around" with the demo code to see how PropBasic works.

    Maybe I'll see if I can a hold of a stingray or other bot with a propeller and do a PropBasic demo with it.

    I can't wait to see everyone again. I'll probably be staying at the motel that is only a couple blocks away (I forget what it is right now).

    Bean.

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  • VaatiVaati Posts: 712
    edited 2010-04-16 15:52
    I can't wait for UPENE! Although it does mean the start of another school year... smile.gif

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  • sailman58sailman58 Posts: 162
    edited 2010-04-23 15:00
    Hey Jeff,

    Do we have arrangements with a motel yet?

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  • sailman58sailman58 Posts: 162
    edited 2010-05-05 18:37
    Still waiting for the motel

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-05-05 20:33
    @Ron,

    Thanks for the kick! I'll post some info as soon as I get to my own machine.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-05-06 13:35
    Motel/Hotel rates are posted! (top of thread)

    Best room rates are first-come, first serve!

    OBC

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    Post Edited (Oldbitcollector) : 5/6/2010 1:45:39 PM GMT
  • DogPDogP Posts: 168
    edited 2010-05-14 04:43
    Awesome... can't wait! Gotta verify that I can make it, and I'll be "ordering" tickets ASAP.

    Pat
  • sailman58sailman58 Posts: 162
    edited 2010-05-16 15:03
    Hey OBC,

    That wasn't a kick, just a nudge!

    I am hoping that I will be able to get to this one after canceling out of Chicago. It was just too much after driving back from Florida two weeks ago and knowing that I will be driving back down again in less than two weeks.

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  • GranzGranz Posts: 179
    edited 2010-06-14 19:29
    I plan on attending again (loved both UPENE-09 and UPEC-10) - Working on improving my display for this expo. Also may be doing a presentation.

    The reason for this post is to announce that my son, Peter, and I will be traveling from Pittsburgh, and can offer a ride to anyone from here who needs one. My route goes along the PA Turnpike to the OH Turnpike, so if anyone is on the way, I can stop to pick you up. I am not sure, but I am thinking of going on Friday this year and staying at one of the hotels. If anyone needs a ride and has a preference, I can probably accommodate. We have a mini-van and so can carry a bit of stuff, if you are selling/showing off your stuff, or want to present.

    Art
  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2010-07-17 06:42
    Since we are 6 weeks out, I thought I would bump this thread and ask ... Where is the preferred place of choice where people are staying among the hotel options?

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  • Roger LeeRoger Lee Posts: 339
    edited 2010-07-19 00:20
    Jumping right on you're post Beau.

    Best Western - Norwalk Friday & Saturday same as last year.

    Good place, expensive, but nice.
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2010-07-19 02:15
    I don't have a reservation yet, but probably the Best Western again (like last year).

    Update: Best Western Norwalk Friday and Saturday nights.

    Post Edited (schill) : 7/19/2010 2:09:55 PM GMT
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2010-07-29 13:00
    This thread is pretty quiet. Is everyone still recovering from UPEC and UPEW?
  • Roger LeeRoger Lee Posts: 339
    edited 2010-08-07 12:02
    Still pretty quiet here.
    either working on projects or adjusting to new forums.

    I need to stop lurking and get busy myself.
  • ihmechihmech Posts: 179
    edited 2010-08-08 14:40
    Thanks for putting on UPENE, it's only a 3.5 hour drive for me! There is no way I could make it out to Rocklin, CA. I just started learning the Prop and can't wait to go and hopefully learn and get inspired!
  • schillschill Posts: 741
    edited 2010-08-12 05:36
    I was just checking the registration list to see who was attending. My name was not showing up (I searched the page). Then I realized there was a "More" link on the bottom required to see the remaining four people on the list and there I was.

    I don't really have any reason for posting that, but I wanted to bump the thread since we're getting close.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-08-12 10:24
    We are nearing 150 signups!

    I'm switching into high-gear on my expo preparations this month!
    Just locked in a new pizza shop for lunch. (Pizza craven just closed)

    Heading up to Norwalk Friday for some paperwork and face to face
    with the facility manager.

    After that it'll be time to finish badges and do some shopping. :)

    OBC
  • GranzGranz Posts: 179
    edited 2010-08-12 11:56
    Got my motel reservation - Best Western - Looking forward to a little Pre-Expo Expo on Friday night.
  • Invent-O-DocInvent-O-Doc Posts: 768
    edited 2010-08-12 12:10
    Ok, I broke down and registered - I feel like I really missed out after seeing the pics from UPEW. Hope this one is great.
  • GranzGranz Posts: 179
    edited 2010-08-12 12:59
    OBC,

    I PMed you about releasing one ticket.

    Let us know how the trip to Norwalk tomorrow goes.
  • VbrielVbriel Posts: 30
    edited 2010-08-12 13:33
    I'm glad this got bumped I would have missed it. I haven't been on here in a long time, busy with stuff.

    Jeff, same format as last year? Bring your stuff to exhibit?

    Vince
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-08-12 13:42
    Yes, same format!

    Bring your Propeller based ROBOTS for judging.! (Bring other bots too!) :)
  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2010-08-12 14:30
    Just an FYI ... I just booked my hotel last week and got a better deal at the Best Western than what was originally suggested at the top of this link ... by about a $30 difference.
  • ihmechihmech Posts: 179
    edited 2010-08-12 16:15
    Been registered for quite awhile, got my hotel reservations two weeks ago. Bringing a friend and hoping he gets hooked. I didn't think UPENE was something for me, but after looking at the pictures and reading what people said about the expo, I decided to register. I figured it might be interesting. But the closer it gets, the more excited I am about the expo. So much so that I decided to jump in head first in learing the propeller! I LOVE the Prop!! I have been learning the Stamps for the last two years and just finished my first project. Now I'm looking forward to converting it to a Prop!

    Thanks for your work OBC on the UPENE! It has inspired me to branch out beyond Stamps. I thought I could never learn the Prop. Didn't think I was capable. Look forward to meeting everyone at the expo!
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