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Touristbot 2.0
I built the original Touristbot for BrickFair 2009. The concept was simple enough, a LEGO Mindstorms robot that could take pictures at the event. Although the execution was slightly more complex than it needed to be, the robot was a success and took hundreds of pictures at BrickFair and subsequent events. Unfortunately, with thousands of pictures taken, the moving parts slowly wore down and it was time to restart and rebuild.
2010 Geek and Tech Gift Guide
It’s that time of year where people are seeking that perfect gift for the people in their lives. Since there are so many people who don’t quite know what their friends like or aren’t sure what to buy. So as a techie and a geek, here are my suggestions for the geek in your life.
Lego + Android = MINDdroid
The MINDdroid app is a remote control app for Lego Mindstorms. Based on the way the phone is held, the car will move forward, backward and turn by working two motors. By pressing a button on-screen, a third motor can be triggered to perform an action, like firing a weapon or working an arm. The [...]
BrickFair 2010 Recap
With the good time I had with my buddy Lee at BrickFair 2009, I decided I wanted to go back for the 2010 edition. Unfortunately for me, Lee took a new job and was unable to attend this year. Fortunately for him, that job was with Lego in Denmark and this was supposed to be his last weekend in New York. Instead, late in the evening Thursday, my friend Mike and I hit the road for some good ol’ Lego fun.
I Will Be Speaking At BrickFair This Weekend
This coming weekend is BrickFair, the largest Lego fan festival in the United States. People come not only from all over the country, but all over the world to view and discuss Lego sculptures with fellow enthusiasts and to view creations of every shape and size that are on display. This Friday, in addition to displaying some of my own creations this weekend, I will also be speaking.
TouristBot – Social Engagement Through Autonomy
Having decided to attend Brickfair, I had an idea for a Mindstorms robot that would take pictures at the event. From there, the concept of TouristBot was born.
Brickfair 2009 Recap
For three days, I visited Washington D.C. in order to surround myself with artists who express themselves with Lego bricks, and to share, display and drink with other like minded Adult Fans of Lego (AFOL).
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