Donkey Car - DIY Robotics

St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, N9A 5K4

This workshop is designed for those interested in robotics and DIY projects! This event will guide you through building and controlling your very own 'Donkey Car.' You will be redirected to GDSC St. Clair to RSVP for the event.

Apr 19, 10:00 – 11:00 PM

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About this event

This workshop is designed for those interested in robotics and DIY projects! This event will guide you through building and controlling your very own "Donkey Car." 

Note: You will be redirected to GDSC St. Clair to RSVP for the event.

We will cover:

  • Necessary hardware, including Raspberry Pi and various components.
  • The assembly process ensures that you understand every step.
  • Software installation on your laptop and the Donkey Car enables seamless connection and control.

We made a YouTube playlist that we recommend you watch here

Our hands-on sessions will cover calibration techniques, providing you with the skills to fine-tune your car for optimal performance. Beyond the basics, you'll learn to connect your Donkey Car to Wi-Fi and access it remotely, offering a glimpse into the possibilities of IoT and remote management. Throughout the workshop, we'll reference the comprehensive and detailed "Training Manual," available on Google Docs, which includes step-by-step instructions, helpful figures, and links to further resources. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your robotics knowledge, this event promises a fun, educational experience that will leave you with a fully functional Donkey Car and the confidence to explore further projects.

When

When

Friday, April 19, 2024
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM UTC

Speaker

  • Ricardo Calleja

    St. Clair College

Partner

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Google Developer Student Club St. Clair College

Organizers

  • Kiran Puthan

    Google Developers Student Club

    GDSC Lead

  • Beulah Priscilla Soundar

    Tech Lead

  • Raymond Zeng

    Tech Lead

  • Saravanan Chandrasekaran

    Tech Lead

  • Julia Ducharme

    Outreach & Engagement Lead

  • Mugdha Monga

    Outreach & Engagement Lead

  • Leafia Dias

    Events Lead

  • Emad Elmontaser

    Events Lead

  • Shivangi Singh

    Events Lead

  • Medha Muppala

    Jameo

    Women Tech Makers Ambassador

  • Aniedi Udo-Obong

    Regional Leader

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