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Ely Makers PI WARS 2020 progress

I’m reticent to go into too many details about Ely Makers entry into Pi Wars 2020 but will reveal that there has been lots and lots of conversation about Mecanum wheels. Now that’s a term I’m not used to at

Dominic Myers November 14, 2019 Pi Wars, Pub MeetUp Read more

Pi Wars 2019 – The Final Countdown

Pi Wars 2019 – The Final Countdown

The team did an amazing job with the final touches to the robot working every spare moment they could. In the end the team came in third in both the Hubble Challenge and Space Invaders! Huzzah! and came in 8th

Alicia May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 Pi Wars Read more

Dom’s PiWars contribution – Alicia

Alicia and I met last weekend just opposite the library in Ely where her husband Paul was helping at a Code Club session. She is a quiet member of the PiWars team but has been doing loads in the background

Dominic Myers March 3, 2019 Pi Wars Read more

Dom’s PiWars contribution – Arvind

Arvind and I met the week before last for a quick chat so I could write this, and it’s taken me this long to have time to write up the conversation. I can only blame the vagaries of Internet Explorer

Dominic Myers February 14, 2019August 14, 2020 Pi Wars Read more

The Experimental Robots

The Experimental Robots

As you can appreciate, a lot of experimentation went into the build so the team could see what worked and what didn’t. Exhibit 1: 3D Printed palm top Rover with printed clip-on pieces Exhibit 2: Pi zero W, Camera, 2 micro

Alicia February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Pi Wars Read more

Wheels Up in T-5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Wheels Up in T-5, 4, 3, 2, 1

With lots of experimentation and many hours logged checking and rechecking different wheels, our team have put together several great custom wheels. Deciding on the wheelbase and the type of wheels to use was one of the first things the team

Alicia February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Pi Wars Read more

Dom’s PiWars contribution – Introduction

I am perhaps the least active member of the Pi Wars Team, but then again I did say that I would be. Arvind kindly asked if I’d like to help and of course I said yes. I then realised that

Dominic Myers January 30, 2019 Pi Wars Read more

Previous Build Issues and Pi Wars 2019 new Challenges

Previous Build Issues and Pi Wars 2019 new Challenges

The Team are off to a fantastic start with this year’s Pi Wars build and its great to see such great ideas going into this year’s robot. One of the first conversations to be had within the Pi Wars group

Alicia December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Pi Wars Read more

Pi Wars 2018

Ely Makers turned out in force for PiWars 2018. This was the Ely Makers second outing to the robot packed family event! Here are a few photos and videos of the day for those of you who couldn’t make it.    

Alicia May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Pi Wars Read more

Ely Makers at Pi Wars 2017

Ely Makers at Pi Wars 2017

The dust has settled from a very exciting and inspirational Pi Wars event. Ely Makers wishes to thank all the organisers for a fantastic experience and a well organised event! This was a first for Ely Makers and we will

admin April 15, 2017November 10, 2018 Pi Wars Read more
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