Author: colinkarpfinger

Californians say ‘Bagel’ incorrectly

Like the best of projects, this started with a question- “I wonder if it’s possible…”. It turns out the answer is YES!, but not without a lot of hard work.  This project alone was my crash course in C++, Linux, Computer Vision, Servo Control, and designing circuit boards.  I can’t think of a more exciting… Continue reading Zero-Op Mercenary Automated Paintball Sentry Gun

Controlling Servo Motors Using the Pololu Servo Controller in .NET Tutorial and Example Program Step 1: Buy a servo Controller. In this guide I’ll be providing code for the Pololu 8 Servo Serial Controller, which I highly recommend. It has a protocol which provides around 5,000 unique positions, as compared to the 255 provided by… Continue reading Using the Pololu Servo Controller in .NET

“Check this out, it’s some fucked up plumbing that kills people!” –-Interviewer at Defcon My first take at the defconbots automated weaponry tournament. Early Development of DefconBot I used the the 8 servo serial controller, and s666n High Torque servo motor, both of which are made by Pololu Robotics. I highly recommend using their servo… Continue reading Defcon 15

Fun with Christmas Presents