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 @Tony.... Even though we have seen you in a few videos I am keenly looking forward to yours with David...
@David... Thanks man... very eye opening about "Big data" collection... Yes, something to be concerned about for sure...
Sue and I will eventually downsize... We really want to buy a motor home someday so you can bet Oklahoma will be our first destination... Ok, I lied maybe California first, but then your neck of the woods after that... We will meet for sure one day...
Another great show! I'm with Tony, it's great to meet people I've conversed with over the years on this forum, on the show. Great job Richard.
Looking forward to the upcoming interviews.
Coming from @Holly-Will, that's a compliment, thanks...
Your interview is hard to top man...
I enjoyed this show. RR was great in his interview.
As usual Richard, you show a lot of personality and talent. You have a face made for radio. LOL. Sorry, Just kidding. However you do have a great voice for radio. Nice timber. It was a very easy and fun interview to watch. You're going to be a hard act to follow for the next weeks guest interview.
I hope you will show more of your new robot you had in the background. He's awesome looking.
Also Richard, congrats to you on your marriage and wishes of happiness to you and your bride. I didn't know you had tied the knot.
@Dave... Thanks... Hmmm, I guess I could have at least shaved for the interview... LOL. Will set the benchmark so we're all following him...
P.S. LOL, Sue and are aren't married... yet. Been together 5 years now so were not rushing things
OK, in that case, you're my hero! Sorry to have rushed you down the aisle. I clued in on a little misinformation from the host. LOL.
Ya, Will set that mark very high. Kinda freaked me out a little when I saw his interview. They say you should never follow someone better. Poor Dave C, I bothered him to death with few little things. He probably thinks I'm a Deva now.
This Friday night's show we will double down on the interviews. The first will be Dave Schulpius' and the second will be DJ Sures' interview.
I am doing this to give myself a bit more time to get ready for the conference on 5/6. It is coming up more quickly than I realized. A lot to get together still for it, and these two will work good together for a couple of reasons, plus give me time this week to get everything ordered that needs to be for the show in a month.
Anyway, this week won't have the standard "Pull your pants up man!" message that has been in the first 4 shows. It will focus solely on the EZ-Robot community and EZ-Robot as a company.
Now, to finish those business cards...
Hi David,
Same time as last week?