UK robotics clubs
UK robotics clubs
by Orac
Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:45 pm
After scanning through google, it seems that the UK is lagging behind the rest of the world in not having lots of regional robotics clubs.
Is this my imagination?
I have competed in Robotwars for several years and I know that the FRA still organises local events but there just doesn't seem to be anything non-combat related.
Most events in the UK seems to revolve around schools and their curriculums, while this is great for the next generation, I think that there are plenty of early "Maplin" type tinkerers out there aged 25 and up who aren't at school or uni and would love to be part of a local technological society.
I would like nothing better than to do what I currently do with my kitcar club, which is to meet up with a local group every month at a nice geek friendly pub and while a few hours away chatting, arguing and letting our creations loose to chat up the fruit machines
Just me ?
Is this my imagination?
I have competed in Robotwars for several years and I know that the FRA still organises local events but there just doesn't seem to be anything non-combat related.
Most events in the UK seems to revolve around schools and their curriculums, while this is great for the next generation, I think that there are plenty of early "Maplin" type tinkerers out there aged 25 and up who aren't at school or uni and would love to be part of a local technological society.
I would like nothing better than to do what I currently do with my kitcar club, which is to meet up with a local group every month at a nice geek friendly pub and while a few hours away chatting, arguing and letting our creations loose to chat up the fruit machines
Just me ?
by Pev
Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:01 pm
I also agree we have some catching up to do but I have to say its a lot easier than when I first started 'playing' with hobby robotics. Back then there were no shops or online business available at all in the UK. At least now after over 25 years there is a growing community and a lot of interesting stuff happening in the UK. Having said that heres hoping it goes from strength to strength....
Pev
Pev
by Big
Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:27 am
I am trying to get to the thing in Birmingham on the 30th but I have been I will have been away fro the month before that so I do not know if the family will let me escape.
Orac, PaulP
Bristal, Alysbury and M4 J17 where I am are all failry close. maybe we could start something ! EWven if it was just once a quarter?
Orac,
I understand you kitcar club idea I am often to be found on Blatchat !
Orac, PaulP
Bristal, Alysbury and M4 J17 where I am are all failry close. maybe we could start something ! EWven if it was just once a quarter?
Orac,
I understand you kitcar club idea I am often to be found on Blatchat !
by Robo1
Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:19 pm
Hi there,
There should be 100 - 200 people there for the micro mouse and 5 - 10 people there with there robo one's.
It should be a good day, If you never seen a proper micro mouse you would be surprised by there speed and design.
I'm busy trying to get the new bot to a good standard for the event and put the KHR-2 back together with the new controller trying to program it now and it's taking some time.
Bren
There should be 100 - 200 people there for the micro mouse and 5 - 10 people there with there robo one's.
It should be a good day, If you never seen a proper micro mouse you would be surprised by there speed and design.
I'm busy trying to get the new bot to a good standard for the event and put the KHR-2 back together with the new controller trying to program it now and it's taking some time.
Bren