https://www.i3detroit.org/wi/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Drswando&feedformat=atomi3Detroit - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T09:35:04ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.31.1https://www.i3detroit.org/wi/index.php?title=Brain_Controlled_Robot&diff=995Brain Controlled Robot2010-09-17T22:24:20Z<p>Drswando: New Summary</p>
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<div>The Neural Impulse Actuator (NIA) is a Brain-computer interface (BCI) device developed by OCZ Technology. BCI devices attempt to move away from the classic input devices like keyboard and mouse and instead read electrical activity from the head, preferably the EEG. The name Neural Impulse Actuator implies that the signals originate from some neuronal activity, however, what is actually captured is a mixture of muscle, skin and nerve activity including sympathetic and parasympathetic components that have to be summarized as biopotentials rather than pure neural signals.<br />
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The Brain Controlled Robot hopes to use the NIA to remotely control a mobile FIRST Robot. It utilizes two systems - the NIA software called "Brainfingers," which utilizes somatic EEG signals, and an open-source program called "Triathlon" which utilizes a fast artificial neural network (FANN) to associate brainwaves to their corresponding robot motion.</div>Drswandohttps://www.i3detroit.org/wi/index.php?title=MemberProjects&diff=994MemberProjects2010-09-17T22:16:37Z<p>Drswando: /* Ongoing Projects */ Added Contact Info, New Projects</p>
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<div>== Ongoing Projects == <br />
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[[Arduino Controlled Thermostat]] -- Contact Eric Merrill<br />
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[[Modular Analog Synthisizer]] -- Contact Nicholas Britsky<br />
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[[Security Cameras]] -- We'll be watching you! - Contact Nate Bezanson<br />
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[[[CRM Software] -- To Track Memberships and payments - Contact Ed Platt<br />
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[[Reprap Machines]] -- Small Rapid Prototyping station - Contact Devin McPherson<br />
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[[Small CNC]] -- Contact Paul Kerchen or Brian Wennberg<br />
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[[Brain Controlled Robot]] -- Using an OCZ Neural Impuse Actuator to collect EEG/EMG waves, and uses them to control a small robot. - Contact Dan Swando<br />
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[[Player Piano Rebuild w/ Roll Printer]] -- Rebuilding an old player piano to working condition. Then hacking an old dot matrix printer to cut out from a continuous roll of paper to play on the piano, as well as various piano add-ons for further automation. - Contact Nick Britsky<br />
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[[Player Piano Project Branch: Hard drive actuated piano]] -- Actuation of the hammers in the above player piano with the reader arms scavenged from dead hard drives. - Contact Nick Britsky<br />
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[[DIY Musical Instruments]] -- a Cigar Box Guitars, Wine Crate Bass, and a Beer Growler Organ.<br />
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[[Cheeto Launcher]]<br />
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[[Hubless Motor]] -- A low-friction propulsion system based on Mag-lev principles<br />
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[[WelcomeSwitch 2.0]]<br />
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[[i3 Girls 2011 Maker Faire Project]] -- TBD.<br />
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[[Analog Modular Synthesizer]] - Built into a '70s organ with 3 CVs (the 2 manuals and foot peddles) and 12 modules to start.<br />
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[[Needlecraft Night]] - follow link to see members' knit, crochet, and sewing projects<br />
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[[Papercraft Party]] - follow link to see members' scrapbook, origami, and art projects<br />
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== Completed Projects (2010) ==<br />
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[[WelcomeSwitch]] -- Lets members indicate when they're willing to accept guests.<br />
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[[CupcakeCar]] -- A goofy testbed for electrical and mechanical ideas, an eye-catching way to zip around town, and an engineering disaster, all rolled into one!<br />
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[[Twinki3 Car]]<br />
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[[Powerwheels Racer]] -- An electric ride-on toy meant for 6 year olds, hacked into a racing vehicle for adults that only have the mentality of a 6 year old.<br />
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[[Twittering Doghouse]]<br />
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[[Feedback Slider]] -- A musical instrument based on feedback.<br />
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[[ArduinoSkeeball]] -- a DIY Skeeball machine powered by an arduino microcontroller.<br />
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[[ArduinoFoamDartShootingRange]] -- four pop-up targets and machine that detect hits from foam darts (nerf) and is powered by an arduino.</div>Drswando