Please Welcome My Son Matthew to the Forum and Robotics
I wanted to introduce my Son Matthew.:D He just joined the forums under the screen name Matthew B. He has completed chapter 1 of WAM and moving on to chapter two. When he completes WAM I hope to be able to buy him a BOE-BOT for graduation. I don't mind saying he is a chip off the old block:). Matthew will be starting 5th grade this week.
If you get a chance say hi!
Tony
If you get a chance say hi!
Tony
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Keep us updated how your Boe Bot project goes.
Welcome! By the way - I am even older that erco! Robotics is a great hobby.
My son is on the forums as "ScribblerKart." He starts 5th grade tomorrow! We worked on the WAM kit this summer too. He really loves the Scribbler and like me can't wait for the Scribbler 2.
Glad you are here and I look forward to your questions and posts!
Welcome to Parallax Forums! As you know, my dad [Whit] metioned me! I have lotsa hobbies - Legos, Biking, Robots and more!
See you around!
Matthew
I wish I got the early start in this exciting field like you are. I have messed around in electronics since I was 12 and started learning the Stamp at age 28. I just started learning the Propeller(very cool, you will have to try it out).
I have a son, his name is Matthew also and I look forward introducing him to micro's and electronics. He's only 2 months right now...so I have awhile yet.
Again, welcome to the forums!!
We're taking a break from robotics and microcontrollers right now and plan on building a gas-powered R/C swamp buggy. There's a nearby pond where we like to hang out and it looks like the perfect place for such a boat.
Kids get special attention on these forums, especially when they've got an interest in the subject. You can get totally free advice on these forums from some really smart and motivated people.
If you're interested in electronics then you'll have these skills as a hobby or profession for your whole life.
My staff does a great job making sure this is a good place for kids and adults alike so I think you'll be quite comfortable around here.
Sincerely,
Ken Gracey
Parallax
Welcome aboard Matthew!! As others have said this is a great place to ask questions, and have open honest discussions toward useful solutions.
Tony B., you can justify any robot purchase by saying "it's educational." I've used that line for a Scribbler and a Lego NXT, while getting praise for being a good father who spends time with his children! I don't think it would work to get a Quadrover though.
Welcome to the forums! Jump right in with both feet and enjoy the robotics stuff! You'll learn so much just by having fun!
OBC
Matthew B.,
Good to have you here. If you have any questions, just ask.
Matthew
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew
I wished I had those stuff when I was in 5th grade, but unfortunately, all I had got was transistors, capacitors, resistors and LED to experiment with.
Up until when I reached 21, when I had my own bank card, some money I collected, I ordered some logic-gates and some more components. It is there when I got myself exposed to the world of microcontrollers.
Whoa, you must be the oldest in this place! :smilewinkgrin:
Man, I feel I'm too young when you talked about valves and diodes! When I was born, there were already computers and early generation of microcontrollers!