I remember learning about programming . . . once. I feel confident I can program in MATLAB. I feel like I paid attention in classes where programming was covered. Yet I don't feel like I can program in C. Unfortunately that is what my LEGO robot wants from me (or at least something like C). It has kind of been a sore point for me that I don't know how to program well. I like to think that part of the quality of the education and training I go at Tech is the ability to learn whatever shit I need to learn in order to accomplish whatever is asked of me. But I knew that if I was stuck in a room with a computer pointing a gun at me and my survival was contingent on writting a java script that told the computer to put the gun down, I would be fucked.
With that in mind, I feel a great sense of accomplishment in the work that I have been able to do with the LEGO RCX and NQC. Granted, I'm not actually programming in C, but I'm more proficient with my little kiddie-C version. My robot has been given a pretty simple line tracking program, but I think it have found a way to program in a PD controller in NQC. Right now 'm just working on the P part of the controller, but if that works I'll get to move on to the D component. It is a small accomplishment, but it is nice to be able to implement some of the theory that I have worked on for years, and to do it from the ground up feels good. Next, and Mark should be a part of this one, is to come up with a state-space controller for my little robot.
In gaming news, Guitar Hero is awesome, Kindom Hearts 2 is fucking beautiful and great to play, and finally I opened Sly Cooper 3 which is a fun platformer that is worth a look. Guitar Hero 2 will be coming out in November, which means I can just play bass or rhythm guitar for Rich's blazing licks on the lead. Also, Kingdom Hearts 1 and Sly Cooper 3 are both worth $20 if you ahve a PS2 and some time on your hands.
In other news, I got to lay out for the first time since the last (3rd) ACL surgery. I love the feeling that you I when you are flying through the air. I love the feeling that I get when I get to run at full speed chasing after something. It is becoming increasingly obvious that I have to find something more active and competitive to do with my days. Sigh.
With that in mind, I feel a great sense of accomplishment in the work that I have been able to do with the LEGO RCX and NQC. Granted, I'm not actually programming in C, but I'm more proficient with my little kiddie-C version. My robot has been given a pretty simple line tracking program, but I think it have found a way to program in a PD controller in NQC. Right now 'm just working on the P part of the controller, but if that works I'll get to move on to the D component. It is a small accomplishment, but it is nice to be able to implement some of the theory that I have worked on for years, and to do it from the ground up feels good. Next, and Mark should be a part of this one, is to come up with a state-space controller for my little robot.
In gaming news, Guitar Hero is awesome, Kindom Hearts 2 is fucking beautiful and great to play, and finally I opened Sly Cooper 3 which is a fun platformer that is worth a look. Guitar Hero 2 will be coming out in November, which means I can just play bass or rhythm guitar for Rich's blazing licks on the lead. Also, Kingdom Hearts 1 and Sly Cooper 3 are both worth $20 if you ahve a PS2 and some time on your hands.
In other news, I got to lay out for the first time since the last (3rd) ACL surgery. I love the feeling that you I when you are flying through the air. I love the feeling that I get when I get to run at full speed chasing after something. It is becoming increasingly obvious that I have to find something more active and competitive to do with my days. Sigh.
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