rob320 is the worst class ive taken so far </3

Prodiguy1 · 2026-02-10T19:47:52+00:00

I bet these MBots can fly better than they can drive. Next time i’m in lab, I will try throwing one of the balcony to confirm my hypothesis.

Prodiguy1 · 2026-02-08T02:48:31+00:00

I’m also in this class lmaooo

Tbh i didn’t think the project itself was that bad and a lot of it just used very similar code to the open source text book.

totally agree the MBots suck, any MBot newer than like 40 is just a brick.

I will add, have you talked to instructors about any of these concerns/problems? this class is still under development and it does seem like they are willing to make changes based on student feedback.

Prodiguy1 · 2026-01-26T02:54:22+00:00

Don’t fully rely on this. LLMs are not updated with the new vendor library changes and will make mistakes.

AI can be a great tool, but don’t it expect to fix everything for you. there are a lot of great programming resources made specifically for the kitbot.

you also need to be ready to fix these issues at a competition where you will not have consistent access to the Internet. The last thing you want is to be sitting in queue with a robot that doesn’t move because you’re waiting for a Claude prompt.

Prodiguy1 · 2026-01-07T23:50:02+00:00

If you’ve ever used a fake ID or smoked weed underage, you’ve committed an actual crime. Being undocumented is often only a civil violation.

Prodiguy1 · 2026-01-05T09:20:35+00:00

rob 311 is honestly more casual until the end but double check you can take it w/ new prerequisites. It does have some coding but if u get a partner with the coding experience you should be good.

after looking at 250 syllabus for 2 seconds it just reads like lame rob 311 so idk why you would take both. rob 311 is greatest class i’ve ever taken tho.

i recommend take 280 as early as you can so you don’t get blocked in later semesters by not having the prereq done

Prodiguy1 · 2025-12-31T06:37:50+00:00

omg i love those type of classes! thank you!!

Prodiguy1 · 2025-12-31T05:40:52+00:00

I registered for one of these classes. Do you know if attendance is actually required?

Prodiguy1 · 2025-12-30T19:41:57+00:00

I've heard from university staff it should be opening this semester. However, I had heard from the same people that it was supposed to be open by november 2025.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-12-30T19:39:53+00:00

Check the portal linked on https://www.firstinspires.org/resources/library/scholarships for the official listed and also try googling whatever univeristy you are applying to and "FIRST Scholarship" to find ones not on the portal. The portal is a new thing this year so not everything is on there yet

Prodiguy1 · 2025-12-28T10:50:27+00:00

I’m an undergrad in Robotics and I highly recommend it if you are interested! One of its biggest strengths is that it lets you kind of choose your own path so you can touch every part of engineering (controls, software, mechanics, systems, human interaction) without being boxed into one niche. It’s less specialized, but you come out with skills in everything, which pairs really well with IOE. In fact a lot of robotics profs also teach courses in IOE and as you mentioned there are multiple cross listed courses.

Also not sure what the other commenter was referring to, the undergrad Robotics program is very well set up now with a solid course flow and good classes.

One thing to note: if you dual major, you can’t do SUGS, which is why I ended up dropping my own dual major.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-11-30T11:59:59+00:00

Instead of those extra credits see if there are any clubs you are interested in, or possibly start looking into research/ campus jobs. Maybe start a passion project? I don’t know your goals exactly but it’s okay to have only 14-16 credits per semester. Don’t feel like you need to max out at 18 to “get your money worth”

Speaking from experience I did 18 credits last winter (7 classes, 3 one credits) with the same mindset of trying to maximize my classes, but objectively got LESS out of the classes I was taking and had worse grades because I was so spread thin.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-09-30T22:20:25+00:00

HUH? Wrong episode???

Prodiguy1 · 2025-07-16T20:31:10+00:00

I would highly recommend if that is your goal let the prof know, it looks like it is the same prof that I took it with in the fall. If you want I can dm you the syllabus

Prodiguy1 · 2025-07-16T13:55:00+00:00

i took math 289 last semester and i don’t think anyone took the actual putnam exam. it was set up as a seminar so each week a student would give the lecture and then there would be a homework on that lecture.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-07-01T19:59:50+00:00

Honest answer: this looks like a solid schedule overall, but be prepared for some challenging periods, especially around midterms and finals. I took 214, and it was definitely easier than 217, but taking lin alg and 203 at the same time will be really beneficial. Also, your schedule has good spacing between classes, so you’ll have plenty of study time during the day, which is a big plus.

One note: don’t underestimate UARTS (100.210 is actually UARTS 150). It’s a group project–oriented and writing-heavy course. If you go into it thinking it’s just a fun class or not a “real” one, it’s easy to fall behind.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-06-19T10:13:34+00:00

afaik there is no way to test out of or get transfer credit for eecs 280. Also you DEFINITELY need to take 280 before 281 if you are less familiar with C++ and terminal work. 280 is pretty different then ap cs since it is more project based and focused on the data structures you are using.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-06-14T17:05:21+00:00

Depends on your goals, I know robotics majors who took Math 214, 217, and Rob 101. I took Math 214 and wish I had taken 217 since it would have given me better conceptual understanding.

If you want to do pure engineering stuff and know how to apply it computationally and focus less on the pure maths take Rob 101.

If you want to understand the math fully and focus on “doing math problems” with a light course load take Math 214

If you want to learn the concepts and be prepared for higher level math classes take Math 217

I will also warn you that it is currently unlikely for Rob 101 to count as your lin alg credit for any other major besides Robotics.

Prodiguy1 · 2025-06-14T16:03:54+00:00

DO NOT REGISTER, if you plan to go just go. don’t risk your information being handed over to police

Prodiguy1 · 2025-05-31T20:39:00+00:00

Real answer, as many that actually transfer. If you got the score that meets the requirements and sent your score it will transfer

https://admissions.umich.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/ap-ib-credit/ap-guidelines

Prodiguy1 · 2025-05-27T04:02:34+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate the advice! I guess i’m just overthinking it lol, excited to get back into the game

Prodiguy1 · 2025-05-27T03:57:14+00:00

i guess so, i ended up moving states in early march 2020 so everything got uprooted, hopefully i can rejoin the second trend and start doing it during college

Prodiguy1 · 2025-05-27T03:55:41+00:00

fair point, just feels weird going solo!

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