Weekly Intelligence Meeting
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Weekly session for DeVry University Students to ask a professional questions related to engineering and computer sciences. Everyone's invited. Don't miss out on Valuable insights! Bring your questions and topics for discussion. Collaboration and sharing knowledge are key to our growth as future engineers. Meeting starts at 19:00 CT.
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- Date: 13 Feb 2025
- Time: 01:00 AM UTC to 02:00 AM UTC
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- Co-sponsored by zacharylevi.phillips@IEEE.org
Speakers
Ian Oberdorf
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Questions for the professional
Ian Oberdorf
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Questions for the professional
Agenda
Weekly Intelligence Meeting Agenda
Meeting Topic: Robotics – Pololu Zumo 32U4 Robot
This week’s discussion focused on the Pololu Zumo 32U4 robot, exploring its components, functions, and related tools for development and testing.
Topics Covered:
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Introduction to the 32U4 100:1 HP Robot
- Overview of the Pololu Zumo 32U4’s capabilities.
- Discussed motor specifications and torque ratios.
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Sensor Testing and Functionality
- Using black and white cards to test the robot’s line-following sensors.
- Testing distance sensors and their accuracy in obstacle detection.
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Button Configuration
- Setting up buttons for different functions (e.g., start/stop, mode selection).
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Review of Zumo 32U4 Capabilities
- Watched a Pololu Zumo YouTube video demonstrating the robot’s real-world applications.
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Development Tools and Code Management
- GitHub: Explored its role in version control, collaboration, and hosting robotics code.
- GitKraken: Discussed its graphical interface for managing repositories and improving workflow efficiency.
- Roboton.io: Reviewed its simulation, testing, and educational features for robotics programming.