Re:Any programmers in the LA area? (Score 1)

Arggh. The "blink" tags result specifically from an obscure stylesheet declaration that happens only in firefox. Our video is posted at: http://www.robomonster.com/downloads.php (lower right links) We are definitely interested in programmers in Los Angeles. For this phase of the race (site visit) we need people most experienced in microprocessor programming and motor control. 1. For microprocessors we're looking for those experienced with 'hobby stamp' controllers, e.g. basic atom and BasicX BX-01. We're interfacing them to a very large number of IR and ultrasound point sensors, as well as other (magnetic, gps) sensors. We are also looking for anyone who's worked with the new Gumstix (http://www.gumstix.com) mini-linux computers - we would like to directly interface the microcontrollers to the gumstix via breakout boards and/or I2C. 2. Here's what we're looking for on the motor control side. We're currently using a roboteq controller. We just installed an automatic transmission, so we're looking for someone who can choose and install the right linear actuator with multiple presets and an encoder as well. We'd like to use the Roboteq to control this rather than another controller. Also, we're currently using 'giant' hobby servos on brakes/throttle, but will probably replace these with Animatics smart motors - anyone experienced here would be great. Finally, IMHO, all the cars are *extremely* cool. As another poster pointed out, it takes incredible effort even to get to the drive by wire stage. The technology has general apps for people with disabilities as well as fire/rescue - the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is interested in doing a blind driver challenge.