A while ago I had mentioned that I would be starting a video podcast that functions as technical classes for homeschool students. I had also mentioned that I would go all in if I did it. Well, I went all in. My office has been converted to a video podcaster's paradise. Last weekend I was able to get the mixer, compressor, gate, Audio interface, green screen, dynamic mics, cameras, lighting and sound dispersion panels installed in my studio. My hosts (Tanner and Stori) both have a JD now and are learning about them by going through the LMS curriculum that was developed. We will start some "test" shows on Thursday evenings which will help the hosts to be more comfortable in front of the camera and allow them to get really comfortable with the robots and the technology behind the video podcast. The podcasts will be live so you will get to see all of the fun if you want to
On another project, I have been working with a group in the middle of nowhere Texas that is setting up a ranch for people who have aged out of the foster care system in Texas. Next week I will be setting up their firewall, NAS, domain server, some workstations, network and such. They will be using the class mentioned above for their students to teach them about robotics on the EZ-Robot platform. I want to do a show from the ranch but the logistics could make that difficult.
I will post the links to the video podcast streams later. We will be streaming on Youtube and Twitch. We also will have the RTMP feed available to be viewed directly. We have a mumble room and IRC channel that I will publish also. These allow participation in the discussion that is happening and in the show. Along with that, 662-4ROBOT1 is a direct phone number into the show, and Skype is also available. If you want to check out our early tests, I will post the links later. The official start is on May 6th 2017. We will be broadcasting from our booth at a Homeschool show in Oklahoma City.
I want to also do a show on Saturdays on more generic topics but all relating to technology. Nicholas (my son) will be teaching an Intro to Programming class. The next semester we will move up to intermediate programming and robotics classes.
SM@RT Club is the Patreon support page for the classes. I still have some work to do on it, but it is there at least.
I guess I still need to clean up some cables...
Thanks for a Great show. I am happy to hear your son made it home safely. A perfect example of the benefits of today's Technology.
Great job by Doombot.
Another great show! Thanks for the effort and time spent. Lots of great information for sure.
Mark (Doombot) was a gas! He's always been one of my favorite artists/engineers. Each guest you've had has been fun to watch but Mark is so colorful. I'm sure you had to do a little editing so the kiddies among us wouldn't have issues later in life. LOL eek My favorite quote from Mark and probably the robot quote of the year is "These Arduino guys love to stack stuff......... Before they know it they've spent $500 on a peace of c r a p that wont bump into the wall". Love it!
DJ should add that into his sales pitch.
Thanks again David!
Any chance you could add time lines to your videos so i can skip straight to an interview?
Also could i add some constructive criticism..?
Being a robot show/channel, i see no robots in the back ground?
The back ground you currently have greatly distracts from the speaker, there's too much back ground if that makes sense?
Great looking pad you have, but without sounding rude, it's something i don't want to see...it would be great to see robots..with some kind of tech going on, etc.
I went to watch before, but after seeing a weather map and having to struggle to hear your voice i had to close the window, but i want to watch the interview when i have more time.
@NewAgeTomy,
Interview starts at 47:40.
You would hate to shop at some of the stores in America. There is a reason for all of the things above. This show isnt "Robotics Today", it is a much broader topic. Robotics is one of many technologies that are shaping our world. This show is called "Technology Today" for a reason.
Thanks for the input though
Look close, there is a Roomba under the table.
@CochranRobotics,
I greatly apologize, i thought it was all about robotics.
@AndyRoid,
:P
@Newagetomy,
I wish it were only about robotics, but unfortunately there is too small of an audience. We will have a robotics educational series along with a programming series that both start up in very early August.
Thanks and enjoy the interview!
David
@David... Your show is fantastic the way it is. Keep on doing what your doing...