Iggy's Blog

My First Robot

IGGY — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:18:38 +0000

I haven’t posted in a while because I have been very busy with school. Today I decided to video tape my first robot I built in my robotics class. It’s my first time doing anything in robotics and formally learning a computing language, in this case it’s InteractiveC. Naturally what I’m doing is extremely basic.

In the video the robot is avoiding obsticles by using two infrared sensors and in case it hits something, there are two “bumpers” with switches that make the robot backup. After the bumpers are hit 5 times the 2 LEDs flash and then the robot continues.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ0cr0dsHIc

Again very basic stuff, but it’s a lot of fun.

Vaio TZ, Cool sleek and fat

IGGY — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:12:09 +0000

I recently just purchased the new ultra tiny Vaio TZ. It is Sony’s new flagship laptop weighing in at a mere 2.7lbs it’s ideal as a ultra portable. (more…)

AWFS Roundup

IGGY — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:49:35 +0000

Well Vegas AWFS is over, and what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Just kidding, I couldn’t resist. The trip overall was very fun and I was able to see a lot of new stuff related to the woodworking industry. I have a cool video of a pool trick and pics of car powered by a funny car motor and 2 pulse jets. Yeah (more…)

AWFS Day 1

IGGY — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:45:43 +0000

So far it has been great at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas. It’s a huge wood working show that showcases new and old technology. There have been many things that haven’t changed since the last show but there have been some new additions. One that is especially interesting is the this super fast saw. (more…)

Vacation Time

IGGY — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:43:42 +0000

I’ll be traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! (more…)

Car Update..

IGGY — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:38:47 +0000

So today I ~~got~~ needed to work on the car for Sunday’s track day at Thunder Hill. The most notable being the tar removal. That stuff had been bugging me for days and I finally found dry ice to get it off, well most of it. There were some patches where body sealer was used and the tar stuck to that and would not come off. Other than that it came off without a hitch.

The next item was the new radiator and Samco Hoses. I haven’t really had a chance to see how these are going to work, but I just hope that the cheap e-bay radiator is not going to fail. Lastly, I was able to install the new rotors I had sitting in the garage. I’m still waiting on the new brake pads that should have been here today to wrap it all up.

What the heck is that in your ear?!

IGGY — Thu, 31 May 2007 04:10:49 +0000

I’m warning you ahead of time that this is going to be a rant. That being said, I am getting fed up with all the individuals wearing bluetooth headsets everywhere, even in the most non-appropriate places. Now I know, who am I to judge? But, who eats at a restaurant with that thing stuck in their ear and that annoying blue light flashing off their lobe and glancing over the menu acting all important?

Okay, that may or may not bother some people, but what about the movies? Why must people insist on wearing their headsets at a movie theater?! I mean is it so important for it to be there since your going to take a call in the middle of the movie? No. I know I have a headset and I use it, no harm in that, but I almost feel criminal if it stays in my ear for too long and I’m not using it. End rant.

GYM CLASS HEROES: Cupids Chokehold

IGGY — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:51:27 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiiU-Fky18s

Joost

IGGY — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:35:04 +0000

Joost is now at version 0.9! It’s getting ready public release.

We have also added a bunch of new content, so there’s now more channels to choose from - including some from the biggest brands in entertainment.

To celebrate this we have given all beta testers fresh invitations to hand out! So if your friend is a beta tester, this would be a good time to ask for an invite ;o)

So now I have some invites, but I have to find out where they are so I can give some out.

David Blaine Street Magic: YouTube Edition!

IGGY — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:18:07 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYxu_MQSTTY

Warning! NWS Strong language