Intro #5 In this final introduction video, we hint at the possibility of a GPS system for ZoomTown

 Localization is critical in automated driving and navigating. While there are sensors on the Zoomie, it is unlikely those alone will be robust enough for navigation. Chris hints at an idea for a GPS type system in this video.

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EXCITING NEWS from Raspberry PI - the new Raspberry PI FIVE is coming in Ocotber

The new Raspberry Pi 5 is ready for release and will be available at retailers in October.  Boasting a 2-3 times performance increase over the Pi 4 is a noteworthy improvement.  Check out the official details here...

Official Announcement

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Chris

Intro video #4 for the Zoomtown Experiment - Central Computer

Now we can take a look at one of the central computers of the ZoomTown Experiment.  What is the Central Computer's function?  Watch this video to learn more.

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Chris

Intro video #3 for the Zoomtown Experiment - Robotic Cars

In this introductory video, I will talk about the concepts of the robotic cars, or Zoomies as I like to call them. These will be the stars of the experiment once it gets rolling, however, a lot of thought has to go into the design before then.  

Look for Intro Video #4 on 9/22/2023

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Chris

The Second introductory video for the ZoomTown experiment is now on YouTube

 

The Second introductory video for the ZoomTown experiment is now on YouTube

In this second introductory video, we will take a look at the layout of ZoomTown.  This is the playground where all the robotic cars will be zooming around.

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Chris

The first introductory video for the ZoomTown experiment is now on YouTube

 The first introductory video has been posted on YouTube.  If you are at all interested in PICOs, robotic cars, transportation, you may want to see what the ZoomTown experiment is about.  This is the first of 5 videos introducing the experiment.  Have a look and let us know what you are thinking.

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Chris

August 5, 2023

Welcome to the ZoomTown blog.  This will be the communications portal for the ZoomTown experiment that will be presented on my YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/MakingStuffwithChrisDeHut

and the related webpage...

https://makingstuffwithchrisdehut.com/

The ZoomTown experiment is all about Raspberry PI PICOs, MicroPython, Robotic cars, and Autonomous travel in a place called ZoomTown. To make this experiment as interesting and fun as possible, I am working on ways you can participate and be part of this experiment. 

There is a lot more preparation to do before the ZoomTown experiment begins but I am hopeful the launch will be in the fall of 2023.  

More information and details will be announced here with links to videos covering updates as we lead up to the launch of the new series. 

Cheers!
Chris