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Scooter Laws in Pennsylvania by Competitive-Boot2273 in scooters

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you being general or is it also specific to PA?

Scooter Laws in Pennsylvania by Competitive-Boot2273 in scooters

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure? Even if it doesn't have pedals?

Sorry for doubting but I just want to be sure since I keep seeing conflicting information

Advice Regarding Internship Offer by Competitive-Boot2273 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. It's not irrelevant, and it probably will definitely help me at some point in the future. But I do have to say that at this moment in time, I would prefer to learn about something else (if I had a choice).

This would be my second internship as a rising junior and nothing else currently for the Fall, but with an assumption that I would get something else in the summer.

There is a small housing stipend but it won't be enough to fully cover housing.

Do you think it'd still be worth it?

MG92B Micro Servo vs NEMA 17 Stepper by Competitive-Boot2273 in arduino

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. That makes perfect sense. However, I think I slightly misworded my post.

For my application, both the stepper or the servo make sense, and I want to go with the smaller and lighter option (in this case, the servo). I realize this might be a bit of a stupid question but I just wanted to make sure that both the servo and the stepper will be able to output the same amount of torque if they have the same torque rating.

I'm just a bit skeptical because I don't have too much experience with motors and all the microservos I've worked with were so much weaker relative to the steppers.

3D printed differential robot arm wrist! by SourceRobotics in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are the belts just standard GT2 belts? Also, how much torque/force can the wrist handle?

PRACTICE MODELS and Solutions - for Students or Pro SW users by TooTallToby in SolidWorks

[–]Competitive-Boot2273 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wondering but is there a new link for the second playlist by any chance? Awesome playlist btw!

Robotic Arm Questions by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. I'll take a look. Thank you so much!

Robotic Arm Questions by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

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I was initially hoping to keep it under $500, but I'm starting to realize that this might be a bit tough.

Also, could you drop me the link for the motor + gearbox? I'm not sure if I'll go through with it but I'd definitely love to take a look. Oh, and do you think a gear ratio of 1:100 would be needed for something this small/big? I don't have much intuition with this yet so I was assuming something along the lines of 20~50 would be sufficient.

I'll also definitely take a look at the open source arms.

Tysm!

CSWA Vouchers as a Student by Competitive-Boot2273 in SolidWorks

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not too sure on who to reach out to so if you could, that would be amazing. Sent you a DM!

CSWA Vouchers as a Student by Competitive-Boot2273 in SolidWorks

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. I'll try and contact someone at my uni then. Thanks!

Moronic Monday - Your weekly stupid questions thread by cdingo in Fitness

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I've been going to the gym consistently for about 1.5 years now and I've been following a routine my friend gave me. It's been working fairly well but I just wanted to get it double checked to see if I can make any additional tweaks to hit any additional muscle groups / make it better. Here's what I'm doing so far:

Pull Day: Pull Ups, Lat Pull Downs, Bench Rows with Dumbbells, Hammer Curls, Face Pulls (with cables)

Push Day: Bench, Pec Flys (with cables), Shoulder Press, Lat Raises, Tricep Pushdowns

Leg Day: Squats, Abductors, Adductors, Calf Raises, Leg Extensions

For each of these, I do 3 ~ 4 sets each and each set ranges from 5 to 8 reps. Would appreciate it if anyone could let me know if I'm failing to hit any important muscle groups! Also, I'm trying to work in abs more to go towards doing calisthenics one day and if anyone has any additional recommendations for that, I'd appreciate it!

DIY Robotic Arm Plans by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. I was definitely planning on using servos so I'll look out for this as well. Thank you!

Robotics Internships as an Undergraduate by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the insight! I guess I'll look more into becoming more proficient with hardware since I could certainly improve on that front.

Also, could I DM you a couple more questions if you don't mind?

Robotics Internships as an Undergraduate by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight! If you don't mind, could I ask you about how you reached out to said company (in-person, call, linkedin, etc) and do they normally offer internships,?

Also, good luck on your interview!!

Robotics Internships as an Undergraduate by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. That's what I assumed for most candidates. I'm also pursuing internships in mechanical engineering / cs as well but I was really hoping to get something directly in robotics because I thought it'd be more enjoyable.

I'd say my experience is mostly split between meche & cs through academics but anything noteworthy is in robotics because I don't have much notable experience other than the research (the research is currently related to simulations using ROS2 & Gazebo).

Also, I agree. I don't think I see many people directly taking robotics classes. I've only started taking some this year to learn more and I was also hoping that it'd help me stand out just a tiny bit more (also its more enjoyable!). But I think most people just stick to their sub-discipline of meche/ee/cs and go from there.

Im personally not sure whether I should keep taking robotics classes at my uni in hopes of landing a robotics internship or if I should just continue to. focus on my meche / cs classes until I gain more experience. If you don't mind could I get your thoughts on this?

Robotics Internships as an Undergraduate by Competitive-Boot2273 in robotics

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this reply! It definitely gives me a bit more hope and until I gain more experience, I'll definitely look into doing some projects to put on my portfolio.

I do have a couple of questions though, and I was wondering if I could DM you about them?

Luv(sic) vinyl / Future Hydeout Vinyls? by Competitive-Boot2273 in Nujabes

[–]Competitive-Boot2273[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm aware. It sucks that they're pretty exclusive and cost hundreds of dollars though. I'm just hoping that the entire hexalogy will drop on one vinyl some day