[Robotgroup] First Night Prep - So Far So Good! :)

[Bill Craig]

Hey I still have my EL wire Egg.. that does crazy things in the night...
I'll wear that thing with the group and it can symboize 2008... I'm in for
some stuff... I can dress in some kind of crazyness as well... depending on
the uh erm  temp...

I like to go around yellin at people in the street so perhaps I can be the
live sandwich board to advert y'all thingys...

ehhehe
cheers,
Anna
and the MR.

PS my son in law Andy (from uppity UK ) hehehe  went on a train to Santa Fe
NM and John k W. seems to be a healthier guy too.  I should call Karen and
see if she wants to Join in the new year fun as well.

cheerios again
Anna

On Dec 29, 2007 2:22 AM, Vern Graner <vern at txis.com> wrote:

> Ok, So far whats been done:
>
> 1) Complete strip down and cleaning of both RoboSpinArt machines
> 2) Comprehensive software review and rewrite/upgrade:
>    - Roll pump back 1/4 turn to stop drips when turn is over
>    - Menu system to support 4 music themes
>    - Menu system support for Ink jet printing
>    - Ink jet printing code slot created
>    - enhanced "attract" mode w/credits in LCD
>    - emergency stop button code modded to "listen"
>      during "spin-up" routine
>    - unload/load (game over) time extended to ~1.5 mins
>    - added "stop waiting" function button to load/unload slot
> 3) Re-edit of music clips for four music themes
>    -Pop Rock
>    -1960s Rock
>    -Halloween
>    -Creative Commons (Jonathan Coulton)
> 4) Replace 32m & 64m SD cards w/ newly loaded 512m
>    & 1g cards to support multiple musical themes
> 5) Completion & Installation of the STROBE board & the
>    optical sensor in the motor housing in RSA MKII
> 6) Completion and installation of Pump Lights in RSA MKII
> 7) Code re-write to support strobe board in RSA MKII
> 8) Completion of PONGINATOR tower for van
> 9) Tarp test-fit on van
> 10) PingPongPrinter control box complete
> 11) PingPongPrinter LED light strings complete
>
> An update to the original punch list. Legend:
> _NA_= "Not Applicable" (i.e. not gunna happen b4 FNA)
> _X__= "Complete"
> ___ = "Pending"
>
>
> 1) Ponginator
>   _X_Create frame for van roof
>   ___decorate/fit smaller silver tarp
>   ___get software updated:
>     ___get eye servos working
>     ___create ABORT button code!
>     ___more animation/lights while firing
>     ___Random moves and light effects in standby
>   ___Replace bad rainbird valve
>   ___Fix leaky air manifold
>   ___create/install shoulder movement motor
>
>
> 2) RoboSpinArt machines
>   -RoboSpinArt Machine #1
>    _NA_Replace bucket, motor and spinner
>    _NA_Replace analog speed controller with Motor Mind b
>    _NA_Modify wire loom for MMB
>    _X__Update software with MMB speed code
>    _NA_Install Ink jet Arm (CALIBRATE HOME POSITION!)
>    ____Add camera & servo mount for camera
>    _NA_Replace audio amp with T-amp
>
>   -RoboSpinArt Machine #2
>    _NA_Build Sign for top
>    _NA_Add servo mount for camera
>    _X__Add pump under-light LEDs
>    _NA_Build RSA inkjet arm (Rick?)
>    _NA_Build RSA inkjet servo bracket (Rick?)
>    _NA_Install inkjet arm
>
>   -For Both RSA Units:
>    _NA_Add Microphone jack /mix knob, talkover button
>    _X__Wire in Strobe light unit
>    _X__Add white Strobe LED's to the bucket
>        (or rewire the existing white LEDs)
>    _X__Update software for Ink jet operation
>    _NA_Update code for camera pivot
>    _X__update code for # of songs per theme storage in uMP3
>    _NA_rewire uMP3 to have "talk back" serial line
>    _X__Replace low density SD cards w/high
>    _X__load SD cards with ALL theme music/efx
>    ___Buy paint and cards
>    ___Print center logo (and possibly text if ink jets don't work!)
>
> 3) Ping Pong Printer
>    ___Make a base base (stabilize)
>    _X_Order Bulk Ping Pong Balls (done)
>    ___Make "receiver" for finished balls
>
> 4) Shirts
>    _X_ Order
>    ___ Delivered to folks working the show
>
> More details to come! :)
>
> Vern
>
> --
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