http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/ Best Inc. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:53:33 GMT dmgauntt2002 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1155 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1155 One approach to practicing programming the BRAIN would be to use the BRAIN Simulator (available in the Files section of the BEST Robotics Yahoo group). This Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:05:41 GMT michaelblazer77 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1153 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1153 Lee, The Arduino is a good platform for learning micros. It's based on the Atmel AVR micros while the BRAIN is based on TI's MSP430. The same principles apply Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:38:47 GMT Lee Brownell http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1152 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1152 Awesome, thanks for the info. I also have a question for the off-season. Is the Arduino close enough to use as a tool to learn how to program the BRAIN? Lee Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:54:33 GMT TerryG http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1151 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1151 Pilfered from www.robotevents.com ... Academy of Science & Technology, North Houston BEST Circle High School, Kansas BEST Conway High School, NorthArk BEST Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:34:37 GMT Lee Brownell http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1150 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1150 Can someone list the teams going to Nationals, including their regional and their hub? I'm just wondering who's going. Lee Brownell On Jan 12, 2010, at 11:56 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:56:46 GMT me_dardo2007 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1149 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1149 Just reviewed the link. Talk about an arsenal of tools - Swiss army knife style! I wonder if all were needed. Talk about driver skills, strategy and plain Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:02:21 GMT insplore http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1147 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1147 There's fun and free robotics programming simulation at insplore.com. Its a great way to learn about the programming of robots. Short overview here: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:54:58 GMT michaelblazer77 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1146 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1146 I added your YouTube link to a folder in the Links section on the Yahoo message board. Your machine is an excellent example of what can be done when the Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:17:35 GMT TerryG http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1145 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1145 Awesome video - cool transmission. I love what your team did with the control system. If you're feeling generous at some point, please post the code. I'm sure Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:23:59 GMT SHAKYES@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1144 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1144 Very unique and effective robot, thanks for sharing! Your team did a fabulous job not only on the robot but also on your booth. I was also very impressed Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:07:20 GMT tammie.friberg http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1143 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1143 Good luck everyone going to Nationals, from Grace Prep. in Texas BEST. Our robot came in 3rd, so we won't see you this round. But take a look at our robot if Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:47:00 GMT Tony Lettkeman http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1142 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1142 I think we could possibly look at the current VEX game and get some inspiration on what is to be done. It has footballs, volleyballs, and includes some Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:08:33 GMT seancsnm http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1141 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1141 The South's BEST competition was a pleasure to see. The volunteers really take it to the next level there with the lighting, decorations, and all of the extra Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:58:42 GMT me_dardo2007 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1140 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1140 WOW! Yet another mind spinning game vid teaser this time for BEST 2010! Let the speculations begin! Capitol BEST & TOTAL RECALL - Like the football nod to UT Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:16:45 GMT Medardo Dela Cruz http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1139 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bestinc/message/1139 so far so good. getting spotty and grainy reception . . . but . . . we sure feel the excitement over here as a group of us are watching the genius of the