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One thing that I love to do in my spare time is buy and assemble electrical kits, such as the picture displayed below. This particular kit is a 4-way stoplight. There is a swich in the lower left-hand corner, and an adjustable time delay is located to the right of the switch (separated by 3 resistors).
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How is this topic possible? It would imply the existance of a life outside of robotics.
All kidding aside, I like to do volunteer work as technical director for a local community theater. Build sets, lights, sound, and special effects, especially when I can work a robot or two into the set. I used pneumatics for the first time on the set of Something's Afoot and now I am itching to use more of them on a set,molts of possibilities. I volunteer at an arena style theater, so having all three dimensions to work in is especially challenging and well suited For remote controlled robotics. |
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Way to go! Including robotics into the theatrical world is great!
In fact, I recently purchased a green screen for video editing. I understand that video editing and theatrics are two different things, but they are related in the entertainment aspect of people's lives. When I had a big project in school, I tried to take video of the showcase of said projects. Then I would create a video highlighting the memories of both the project, and the fun that went into working on it. If I were to have the honor of volunteering as you do, I would be more interested in lighting. I feel that the two things that influence the audience during a show the most are lighting and special effects. I am curious about one thing though; what did you use the pneumatics for? Also, what do the remote-controlled robots do on the set/during a show? |
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I too like filling up my time. It has gotten to the point where I typically get less sleep during the summer
To fill all of that valuable time I enjoy: Swimming Working as a Lifeguard Working on cars (66 Mustang and a 63 Datsun Fairlady) Arduinos Martial Arts (recently replaced by the gym, the TKD studio isn't open late enough:rolleyes: ) Edit: Forgot to add photography Oh... I almost forgot CD and Reddit, I still somehow find time to browse both of them. Edit: Also adding pics because... yeah. The Cars ![]() ![]() The back half only, the front doesn't exist... yet Martial Arts (Karate from a long time ago) ![]() And photography. Not my best, but my favorite ![]() Hopefully this post isn't too big. |
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I need more / new non-robotic hobbies, but in the past my main time sink outside of robotics was college radio. I've been a DJ, a music director, and Program Director of 91.5 FM WRPI in Troy, NY. As a mechanical engineer, the mostly-electrical environment of radio is still a little alien to me, but it's certainly broadened my base a bit and I've learned a lot about music, communication, and leadership through my involvement with WRPI.
I think this semester I'm going to help with tech stuff for my school's theater group. It's low commitment and interesting enough that it should keep me busy on top of a full course load. |
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I am trying to produce a webcomic.
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I'm trying to get further into R/C aircraft, but what with robotics stuff taking free time and all, I'm currently somewhat grounded. (That and I haven't gotten around to repairing my one airplane. See robotics and free time.)
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I build and fly High Power Rockets
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I have a thousand other hobbies but the only other one I'm serious about is poker.
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I must say, I've heard of collecting animals such as snakes and lizards. But Poison Dart Frogs? How exotic! I love that!
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I love backpacking and general outdoor adventure activities including snowboarding, SCUBA diving, and caving. As part of that I also volunteer as an advisor for Venturing, which is a co-ed division of boy scouts, through which I've gotten to lead youth on numerous exciting trips. I also enjoy business and have started one company and have ideas and plans to start at least two more. Also, I read, which I know is cliche and generic but applicable none the less.
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I have WAY TOO MANY hobbies, according to my wonderful wife!
So, I now try to combine them so that the total count "appears" to be a bit less. As an example, two of my hobbies are Backpacking and Landscape Photography. These two lend them selves perfectly to being combined. Quite often, my goal is to tell a story with the pictures, or transport the viewer to where they may never get a chance to go. Here are a couple shots that exemplify my efforts. ![]() This is a panorama of 1000 Island Lake with Banner Pk in the back ground. his was taken during a trip along a segment of the John Muir Trail. ![]() Sunset from our campsite that evening. ![]() Jake, taking it all in. These are the gentlemen I got to share this recent adventure with. Taken at 11,100ft on top of Donahue Pass between Yosemite NP and the Inyo National Forest. ![]() L to R: Me. My good friend Michael Junker. My son, Jordan Kendall, he is the one to blame for my addiction to robotics. Jake Wolart, Eagle Scout and former student, now fellow mentor on 2073 EagleForce. |
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Not as spectacular, but I've worked hard on it since I was about 7. I put it away for a few years, but as of 2010 I set it back up and starting collecting again! The one on the link you gave is HO scale, which is very small. I find that larger O-Gauge trains are more fun, in that they have more detail. Most train sets showcase older times in America. I focused on the modern era of railroading. There is a NASCAR track on the left table surrounded by light poles. The light poles each have 1 functioning light thata illuminate the track. There is a clock, caution light, and green light on one tower (if you are a racing fan you would understand). Some have lights used for the train platform (the innermost loop). There is also a binary switch controlling 3 additional lights which illuminate the opposite side of said train platform. I also took the speakers from an old toy (an electronic piano keyboard) and soldered then to wires for a 3.5mm jack (a.k.a. a headphone slot) so I can play iPod music over loudspeakers. My main "Board", as I call it, contains over 40 terminals (although not all are used), 2 main breakers (which I use as control switches for all accesories and for the power to the track), a keyed ignition (for the track power :) ), a switch for the stadium lights, and 2 emergency stop buttons (one is on the opposite side of the table) that shut off all 18 VAC circuits (there is also a 12 VDC transformer from my old PC as well as 3 AA's for LED's). The locomotive is a GE-9-44CW (also known as a DASH-9). A photo of the actual locomotive can be found here. The rail line is BNSF, based around the northwestern United States. I have 2 other locomotives- an EMD GP38-2 from Santa Fe (almost the entire western USA. Mine is a different paint scheme) and a 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive, although I don't use the Berkshire much. Sorry for the novel-post, but I'm just a train nut!!! :cool: |
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I collect pinball machines. With about 60 of them currently in my collection, my basement is getting full. I love the lure of the silver ball!
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Like Rick, FRC does take up a large amount of my free time.
But over the past few weeks, I've started getting back into remote controlled trucks, a hobby I was into back in high school. (Living in the dorms at USC kinda killed it off, aided by the closing of the nearest track.) A few weeks ago, my mom passed along an article in the local paper about an indoor dirt track that opened up beside the local ice rink. I went over and rented a truck for a while, and the bug got me again. A little eBay hunting later, I now own a Slash VXL and have been replacing parts on it as they break. (And I've broken more than I care to admit--bent axles and pins, broken chassis plate and A-arms, enough shot bearings to make me buy the value pack...) But the ability to wrench on something, have some fun with it, and still fit it in my condo is pretty awesome. :) |
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Fencing. Spending time with dog. Building big, wood RC glider. Flying Blade MQX quadcopter.
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I was on a swim team for 8 years, but robotics has replaced that :p. I play piano.
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Goodness, where to start? Ham Radio (N2IRZ) Electronics Metalworking (Lathe, Milling machine, etc) Woodworking Gardening Cars Computers & software CNC machining Reading (Science Fiction) Writing (about all the above - and getting paid for it!) Home repairs (OK, that's not a hobby...) There's a lot more, but those are the basics |
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Changed it to stoplight :o thanks for noticing or I would have never saw that!!!
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This thread needs more pictures. If you do cool stuff, you should post pictures so we can look at it! I have spent entirely too much money on R/C airplanes. I don't own all the planes pictured in this closet, but I own other ones that aren't in that closet. The best kinds of hobbies are the ones where you can watch your dollar bills burn, aren't they? Before I moved out to Washington to work with commercial jets, I spent a lot of time restoring vintage airplanes. There are a ton of airplanes here too, but recently I've been spending time on the water with old sailboats. (Dock on the left is filled with boats when people aren't renting them) Also used to spend a lot of time messing around with CNC routers & tools, but I don't think I could hoist this up into my third story apartment. (Probably the only picture of a lobster trap and CNC machine together on the internet) I've taken a couple of flights and am on a waitlist to fly gliders at a local club here. Definitely the most fun I've had in airplane. And you can't live out here without riding an old bike... still working on the skinny jeans and thick rimmed glasses though. I need to find a garage, my lathe is sitting in a box and probably getting pretty lonely. :( |
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I live in an apartment now so my trains sit in boxes at home, but I've been thinking about building a small layout in N or Z scale in my spare bedroom. So, since I've come this far -- in addition to liking model trains a lot, I also like some other things. - I love karaoke. I am not a great singer (or maybe not even a good one), but karaoke is a blast. I'm usually pretty shy, but I'm totally fine with singing in front of strangers. - I love theme parks and roller coasters. I've been on about 160 different roller coasters to date and am going to Disneyland and Magic Mountain in a few weeks to catch a few more. - I have a lot of shoes. - I like to DJ parties - I play a fair bit of League of Legends and DotA 2. |
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Before getting into robotics, my dad and I ran N-scale. Usually, it was either Burlington Northern or Belmont Shore (the club railroad), though I have an Amtrak train. We still break out the set on some occasions.
Then robotics came along, and there went free time... |
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I just recently bought a Redcat Lightning XTG for me and my 5 year old son to play with. We got it last Friday. Two battery packs later, he smashed it into a pole and broke the lower control arm at the hinge pin. Hopefully the epoxy holds and we will be back up and running tonight. Heading to the r/c track this weekend. Good thing I ordered some spare parts. :cool: |
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My main hobby outside of robotics is playing race car and race car driver in various forms.
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Seriously though, I am working through Forza4 right now. The customization and tuning options are good enough to the point that I notice the same behavior between my Forza cars and their real-life counterparts. |
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F1 Challange is good, technical, and very hard. Those are the only two PC games I've really had much experience with that'd I recommend. |
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The chassis went because the transmission wasn't screwed into the rear skid plate--I hadn't torn into that part to see how it all worked, so I didn't realize that its omission meant the whole rear end of the truck (transmission, motor, shock tower, A-arms) was sending all of its load through a small tab on the main chassis plate (plus whatever marginal support the skid plate provided). Really, it's a miracle the truck made it through practice, two heats, and half a main. Last time I ran, the truck was tracking oddly; first hunch was a diff issue, but further inspection showed the bearings were going (again--one was bad when I bought it, but a fix was in the box). No telling where the last owner drove (there were sand paddles in the box mounted on stadium truck tires), so I figure that's just life. I'm just going to replace all eight on the truck with brand new ones so I don't get bit by this again. Naturally, while troubleshooting that bearing issue I disconnected the motor from the ESC so I could get the whole back half of the truck off. While doing so, one of the ESC's plugs decided it was going to go along for the ride with the motor lead. I'll have to break out the soldering iron before my next run too. It's the risk you run when buying used--but this has been a good lesson in a lot of things about the truck. I'm sure to run out of things to break eventually!* *famous last words... |
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My biggest hobby is cosplay and prop making. After that it's sketching (traditional and digital), a bit of writing, and playing fetch with my cat (not joking). I'm getting back into stained glass, and I use robotics for my photography practice so it doesn't count. |
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But I do have more than 60 old computers....and a dozen or so old typewriters. I also do cars. this was a bit over a week ago, I'm driving the 55 chevy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC6-0LXwE8Y |
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For the last 5 years when not at robotics I play vintage base ball (yes two words). We play by the rules from 1864. No spitting, no swearing, no sliding, no overrunning first base, and no gloves. Bare hand base ball is a blast. Another unique rule is if the batter hits the ball in fair territory first and then it goes foul before the base it is still fair. Pop flies can be caught after one bounce and the hitter is still out.
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Another pinball owner, but I've only had two. I like the EMs from the 70s, but I'm looking into getting an early solid state pin when a nice title pops up on craigslist.
Also unicycles... I have a few, been getting into distance riding lately on my 36in. I'm into juggling (haven't quite mastered the 5-ball cascade yet), slack-lining, fixies and the usual nonsense as well. Still play with LEGOs, too, but that should be a prerequisite for any full time roboticist. :) Lately my main 'hobby' has been buying a new house. |
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Presently I've got an SC10 and SC104x4, which needs a new idler gear and spur. I've really had no time to go to any of my local tracks for a long time, and as such haven't had the motivation to fix it up. I've got a friend with a Slash, so I'll probably loan out the SC10 to his brother and have all three of us go down to the track sometime; there are some really awesome tracks in socal. I've met a lot of people in FRC who are into RC, in fact I know that Adam Heard is an avid RCer himself. Titan had crawler tires on the jaws, and Encore's pitching wheel had some small slicks stretched over it :D |
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Robotics has completely pushed out all my other (former) winter hobbies, like woodworking and model railroading.
I have a 30 acre hobby farm with a few beef cattle and my daughter's horse. Most of my farm equipment is from the 1950's. I have restored several old John Deere tractors, which provide the power. |
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hmm... Hobbying.
I really like working with electronics, particularly computers and audio. My project that i've spend a lot of time working on and improving is a battery powered amplifier (shown here in my magnificent Georgia Tech dorm):http://i.imgur.com/Vz2FE.jpg Internals(EE's, I know my wire placement was terrible, but this project has been going on for two years because shorting chips and modifications): http://i.imgur.com/26RGk.jpg I'm also working on a video game. I'm of the mindset that a video game is a form of art and literature. of course, it's also fun, but you can tell a unique story through a video game. |
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Hobbies are SCUBA diving and traveling; wifey and I collect mortar-and-pestles as we go (she's a pharmacist). I also enjoy watersports of all types - skiing, trick skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, barefooting, sailing (we've got a 15-foot HobieCat), fishing, snow skiing, snowboarding ... the combination of jobs + family have put a (hopefully temporary) hold on most of these adventures, though.
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The current box kite project looks like a pile of fabric and struts. Once I get it into the air long enough to get a photo I'll post it. |
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I have built two thus far and posted tutorials/Blogs on how each was built. My first is a "Vortex". ![]() The photo journal for this can be found at http://billbo911.smugmug.com/Hobbies...9922633_msdvzM. The second was built for my wife. It is a modified "P2". Can you guess what the modification is? ![]() |
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When I'm not doing robotics, there are many hobbies and interests. My bucket list is four lifetimes long!
Some of the majors are: Running. 5Ks, 10Ks, and half-marathons. Maybe I'll throw in a full marathon next year. Snowboarding. I started snowboarding in 1983 for any of you younger types that think I started snowboarding to connect with my kids. I actually raced in the US Open for two years, downhill and slalom. I still race slalom even during build season. That's my latest ride a custom Donek board. Its a Bertaletti GS model hard booter with Catek OS2 bindings. I love going really fast and powerful carving. I'll leave the parks and pipes for you younger riders with better backs. If you're curious about hard boot snowboarding or going fast, look for me at New England ski areas. Model Railroading. I prefer the path less traveled. I model in HOn3 scale (narrow gauge - only 3' between the rails). I don't currently have a layout, but I'm planning for one soon. I like to scratch build (use as few commercial parts as possible) models. This one is a prototype caboose in HOn3 with a full interior I'm slowly finishing. This one is a great test of my mid-life eyes as it's less than 4" long. It's great to see I'm in good company with you other CD model railroaders. Keeping busy is living! |
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Outside of robotics? That exists?! :ahh:
On a more serious note, when I'm not learning or engineering, I like going running. Run to robotics room, run back, do a lap around the school campus during the 5 minute passing period (still haven't been late!), run to the park, run anywhere, really. It's helped me earn the nickname "Forrest Gump" at school. :P |
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Last summer I took up homebrewing as a hobby and haven't looked back. I've gone from buying simple extract kits to crafting my own recipes and buying grain in bulk to mill as needed. You gain a real respect for the amount of variables that affect your end product, and you end up with a great tasting beer or cider that you made yourself.
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OK, robotics in theater... Here is a video from a show I did over the summer...
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As long as he doesn't use that Algaefix in the soda.
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If I'm not developing software (which consumes my full time job and much of my own time) I'm either working at my church as an audio director or playing racquetball.
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Art.
Anything Art. And building. Anything building. |
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Crew (Rowing a rowing shell takes up the same amount of time as FRC but lasts longer)
Fishing Kayaking (Not like crew) Photography Biking Anything outside Hanging out with non-robotics friends Flying RC planes and helicopters |
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Skiing- when I can find time during the winter to drive to NC (I live in Atl where we get very little snow)
Tennis- only school tennis season is the same as FRC season and robots come first Microbiology- current working at Emory Winship Cancer Center trying to inhibit the growth of brain tumors |
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Sports/Being Active: I'm into playing different sports, such as racquetball, football (the football that matters to everyone else in the world)*, American football, Masters Swimming, volleyball, and just starting MMA. *I'm from London, originally. Church: I work as one of the main leaders over the Student Ministries division (Middle School, High School, & College/Young Adults) of World Harvest Church in Roswell. I also work doing missions efforts with the church in Honduras & South Africa. Photography: My favorite is photo shoots with my friends at different landmarks around downtown Atlanta, Roswell, & Marietta. |
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I'm an avid climber (rocks but mountains are preferred), so I was pretty psyched when I saw this year's game. Random fact: I use the gizmo that they used to lower the robots almost daily (a Black Diamond ATC, if you were wondering).
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Since hobbies change over time and hobby season is almost over, I think it's time we revive this thread. :)
Since last time I've stopped flying (no time) and sailing wooden boats (too far away). In the mean time, I bought my old truck (see profile picture) and got interested in Victrolas. 86 year old vehicles always seem to have something wrong with them, so I've had plenty of fun futzing around with it and a laundry list of "nice-to-have" tasks. At this point most of the "nice-to-haves" are pretty involved, so it will probably stay in its current state for a while. My fiance & I took it to get a Christmas tree... we made lots of friends in the parking lot. ![]() Victrolas play 78 RPM records, which are not the records most people think of when you say records. 78s are typically shellac, and heavy! They are entirely mechanical too -- no electricity required, just a hand crank. Example Audio ![]() I got my first Victrola when a friend moved onto a boat and didn't have space for it anymore. I spent all of last year collecting Christmas music so I'd have some recognizable music to play, and while decorating the tree last weekend the main spring snapped! So I went on Craigslist and picked up another one. The mechanism that runs them is a very cool little rig, here is video detailing their operation & disassembly. |
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Darkroom photography
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I ride horses, volunteer, deep around on the Deep Web and other not so sketchy places on the computer, play electric bass, draw, paint, and play xbox. Also, I enjoy messing with Blender.
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I go to conventions, cosplay at said conventions, sit around on the computer, babysit (it's actually a job since I get paid, does that count?), sing, read, and play video games.
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I fly Quadcopters, make videogames, do homework, find, communicate with, get rid of ghosts, make short movies, read, go camping, build stuff out of cardboard, make board games, build with legos, and sleep. somehow, I find time for it all.
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Cars, Formula 1, reading, and soccer, mainly.
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I love to do metalsmithing in my free time. And the only power tool I use for it is a hand-drill, so it's all handcrafted. I use this little jeweler's saw to cut out my shapes manually, and files to make 'em all smooth. I've made pendants, circlets, rings, windchimes and wall decorations this way. :)
I also love creative writing. I know, I'm a bit of an oddity for actually enjoying writing despite being an engineering student. :P Haha |
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Well out of build season I usually work way too much but in my down time I have a hobby for gun collecting, clay shooting, and small target shooting. Other than that I its robotics full tilt even after build/comp season ends; since planning is year round. Its in our blood! :D :D
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My hobbies are soon going to include MineCraft's redstone, me, and the internet. Time to learn how to utilize the conductive kool-aid powder.
BTW I've been thinking that a future FRC team should model themselves after Skyrim's Dwemer Race. It would be utterly awesome. |
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Minecraft, Town of Salem, and anything remotely related to Gravity Falls
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I have spent countless hours on Pokemon, Guild Wars 2, and cannot wait until the thirteenth for Monster Hunter 4. If anyone plays any games and wants to play or talk or anything, lemme know! I've been looking for more people to play stuff with! :D
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Life outside of robotics is really busy for me. I am in Girl Scouts and the school's Show Choir. I also like to watch assorted nerd shows/movies (Doctor Who, Torchwood,Star Trek, Supernatural, Harry Potter). I also pin on Pinterest, A LOT. Most of my time is taken up by reading, learning random things like other languages and cooking.
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I like to sing in my free time. Its fun to do. I also like to learn songs. So far I know a couple of songs that are really good. I also like to draw and create thing out of things that is no longer being used. I made a robot out of cardboard boxes and i named him Steve. Oh and I want to be a singer when I grow up.:) :) :) :) :)
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Once upon a time I was an extremely competitive Irish dancer. It took up like 90% of my time. I joined the robotics team. Now robotics takes up 90% of my time. I feel like I still go to dance sometimes but I honestly can't remember around all the robotics.
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I build and sell 3D printer parts, build robots, garden, play airsoft, modify and fix airsoft guns, shoot guns at targets, build modify and use RC airplanes/boats/airboats/cars, build model rockets and their engines, design modify build and fix electrical circuits, program, replace smart phone screens, etc. So basically anything that has to do with technology design aerospace and/or war games. Oh, I also ski and snowboard and know multiple ballroom and Latin dances (Chacha, Tango, Salsa, Rumba, swing, east coast swing, and Waltz). My room is a design laboratory, so my bed is on stilts to accommodate all my tools and storage drawers. I also play an assortment of videogames, but I don't consider that a hobby, I consider it more of an addiction :).
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Usually I'm breeding competitive Pokemon or Shiny-hunting, or else writing my stupid Japanese comedy bits for future skits.
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