Daniel Espinoza
@growdev.bsky.social
Developer. Robotics coach. Texan.
I build websites (Laravel, WordPress) and robots (Java, Python).
I build websites (Laravel, WordPress) and robots (Java, Python).
I have more robot parts to manufacture. I'm a CAM noob and I broke 2 CNC bits yesterday. But today's a new day!
#robotics #cnc #cam #firstinspires
#robotics #cnc #cam #firstinspires
January 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I have more robot parts to manufacture. I'm a CAM noob and I broke 2 CNC bits yesterday. But today's a new day!
#robotics #cnc #cam #firstinspires
#robotics #cnc #cam #firstinspires
Colorado you were such a treat!
Thank you for being super cold and snowy without making me drive mountain roads over ice! 😅 ⛷️🗻
Thank you for being super cold and snowy without making me drive mountain roads over ice! 😅 ⛷️🗻
December 30, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Colorado you were such a treat!
Thank you for being super cold and snowy without making me drive mountain roads over ice! 😅 ⛷️🗻
Thank you for being super cold and snowy without making me drive mountain roads over ice! 😅 ⛷️🗻
Nordic skiing is amazing!
It’s chill exercise while floating through a snow globe! 😂
It’s chill exercise while floating through a snow globe! 😂
December 29, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Nordic skiing is amazing!
It’s chill exercise while floating through a snow globe! 😂
It’s chill exercise while floating through a snow globe! 😂
Oh that's great! I started this project today to improve my skills: The blue robot is named Plowie and is used in FTC game reveal videos. Seems like some straight forward geometry to practice with.
December 27, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Oh that's great! I started this project today to improve my skills: The blue robot is named Plowie and is used in FTC game reveal videos. Seems like some straight forward geometry to practice with.
December 24, 2024 at 2:33 AM
I guess that’s one way to solve a center of gravity issue in your robot.
December 17, 2024 at 3:21 AM
I guess that’s one way to solve a center of gravity issue in your robot.
My heart is full today after spending most nights this week hanging out with robotics kids. ❤️
It’s been a crazy busy exhausting time but it’s so much fun!
I’m so proud of the kids creativity and tenacity!
It’s been a crazy busy exhausting time but it’s so much fun!
I’m so proud of the kids creativity and tenacity!
December 6, 2024 at 2:58 PM
My heart is full today after spending most nights this week hanging out with robotics kids. ❤️
It’s been a crazy busy exhausting time but it’s so much fun!
I’m so proud of the kids creativity and tenacity!
It’s been a crazy busy exhausting time but it’s so much fun!
I’m so proud of the kids creativity and tenacity!
December 2, 2024 at 6:17 AM
During holidays I go into super organization mode. Today I designed, CAD, and manufactured two shelve extensions off my homemade shelving unit.
These will hold Bambu AMS in a very accessible place.
I love how the hardboard looks like leather.
These will hold Bambu AMS in a very accessible place.
I love how the hardboard looks like leather.
November 30, 2024 at 3:58 AM
During holidays I go into super organization mode. Today I designed, CAD, and manufactured two shelve extensions off my homemade shelving unit.
These will hold Bambu AMS in a very accessible place.
I love how the hardboard looks like leather.
These will hold Bambu AMS in a very accessible place.
I love how the hardboard looks like leather.
I’m setting up a #robot workflow and need a platform that runs Python.
I have a few Circuit Playgrounds sitting idle so I’m starting with these.
Next I’ll work on power, servo control (I have one Adafruit CRICKIT), and remote control.
I have a few Circuit Playgrounds sitting idle so I’m starting with these.
Next I’ll work on power, servo control (I have one Adafruit CRICKIT), and remote control.
November 29, 2024 at 5:58 PM
I’m setting up a #robot workflow and need a platform that runs Python.
I have a few Circuit Playgrounds sitting idle so I’m starting with these.
Next I’ll work on power, servo control (I have one Adafruit CRICKIT), and remote control.
I have a few Circuit Playgrounds sitting idle so I’m starting with these.
Next I’ll work on power, servo control (I have one Adafruit CRICKIT), and remote control.
Today's been a CAD day. I'm designing a cabinet for my CNC to try to contain dust and chips.
I've never designed carpentry projects in CAD so this is a first for me!
I've never designed carpentry projects in CAD so this is a first for me!
November 24, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Today's been a CAD day. I'm designing a cabinet for my CNC to try to contain dust and chips.
I've never designed carpentry projects in CAD so this is a first for me!
I've never designed carpentry projects in CAD so this is a first for me!
Spotted in the wild.
What is this thing? 😅
What is this thing? 😅
November 20, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Spotted in the wild.
What is this thing? 😅
What is this thing? 😅
Iterating autonomous robots is not easy! 😓
Missed preload. Missed pickup twice. Heading is off by 180 degrees.
But, setbacks build tenacity! 💪
All these were fixed in about two hours! Now the sequence can be optimized more.
#robotics #FIRSTRobotics #autonomousrobotics
Missed preload. Missed pickup twice. Heading is off by 180 degrees.
But, setbacks build tenacity! 💪
All these were fixed in about two hours! Now the sequence can be optimized more.
#robotics #FIRSTRobotics #autonomousrobotics
November 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Iterating autonomous robots is not easy! 😓
Missed preload. Missed pickup twice. Heading is off by 180 degrees.
But, setbacks build tenacity! 💪
All these were fixed in about two hours! Now the sequence can be optimized more.
#robotics #FIRSTRobotics #autonomousrobotics
Missed preload. Missed pickup twice. Heading is off by 180 degrees.
But, setbacks build tenacity! 💪
All these were fixed in about two hours! Now the sequence can be optimized more.
#robotics #FIRSTRobotics #autonomousrobotics
A quick quality of life #3Dprinting project: printed some Filabilly brackets, primed and painted some metal conduit, and screwed into my office IKEA Billy shelves. Nice and organized!
Here’s a link to the plans www.printables.com/model/660713...
Here’s a link to the plans www.printables.com/model/660713...
November 16, 2024 at 3:03 AM
A quick quality of life #3Dprinting project: printed some Filabilly brackets, primed and painted some metal conduit, and screwed into my office IKEA Billy shelves. Nice and organized!
Here’s a link to the plans www.printables.com/model/660713...
Here’s a link to the plans www.printables.com/model/660713...
Print done!
I was inspired by football big necklaces so I 3D printed a large team logo (Microchips & Queso) and connected to a big shiny chain! 😂
I was inspired by football big necklaces so I 3D printed a large team logo (Microchips & Queso) and connected to a big shiny chain! 😂
November 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Print done!
I was inspired by football big necklaces so I 3D printed a large team logo (Microchips & Queso) and connected to a big shiny chain! 😂
I was inspired by football big necklaces so I 3D printed a large team logo (Microchips & Queso) and connected to a big shiny chain! 😂
I'm 💯 printing a totally needed and vital thing for the robot team I promise...
November 14, 2024 at 1:43 AM
I'm 💯 printing a totally needed and vital thing for the robot team I promise...
Planning out a robot path with my son (who is the team programmer).
He’s trying a code first approach, then run the robot to let it crash into things, fix, repeat.
Coding robots to move autonomously is fun!
He’s trying a code first approach, then run the robot to let it crash into things, fix, repeat.
Coding robots to move autonomously is fun!
November 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Planning out a robot path with my son (who is the team programmer).
He’s trying a code first approach, then run the robot to let it crash into things, fix, repeat.
Coding robots to move autonomously is fun!
He’s trying a code first approach, then run the robot to let it crash into things, fix, repeat.
Coding robots to move autonomously is fun!
The robotics team won their first meet of the season yesterday! 🎉
They went 5-1 and in the one loss the our driver took a page out of Grand Theft Auto crashing into everything 😂
They went 5-1 and in the one loss the our driver took a page out of Grand Theft Auto crashing into everything 😂
November 11, 2024 at 3:56 AM
The robotics team won their first meet of the season yesterday! 🎉
They went 5-1 and in the one loss the our driver took a page out of Grand Theft Auto crashing into everything 😂
They went 5-1 and in the one loss the our driver took a page out of Grand Theft Auto crashing into everything 😂
It's so much fun reviewing my kid's PRs and teaching them about being a software engineer.
I'm excited to see this code run on the robot at the next meet!
I'm excited to see this code run on the robot at the next meet!
November 8, 2024 at 6:09 PM
It's so much fun reviewing my kid's PRs and teaching them about being a software engineer.
I'm excited to see this code run on the robot at the next meet!
I'm excited to see this code run on the robot at the next meet!
Oh my gosh - the kids used the ✌️laser✌️ to cut out a freakin’ shark!
Never made the Dr Evil connection until now! 😂
Never made the Dr Evil connection until now! 😂
November 3, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Oh my gosh - the kids used the ✌️laser✌️ to cut out a freakin’ shark!
Never made the Dr Evil connection until now! 😂
Never made the Dr Evil connection until now! 😂
First robotics team competition is coming up soon so I’ve had to step up manufacturing!
I’m amazed how we can rapid prototype with a laser, they cut out of aluminum.
I’ve learned so much through making mistakes!
I’m amazed how we can rapid prototype with a laser, they cut out of aluminum.
I’ve learned so much through making mistakes!
November 3, 2024 at 6:54 PM
First robotics team competition is coming up soon so I’ve had to step up manufacturing!
I’m amazed how we can rapid prototype with a laser, they cut out of aluminum.
I’ve learned so much through making mistakes!
I’m amazed how we can rapid prototype with a laser, they cut out of aluminum.
I’ve learned so much through making mistakes!
Shapeoko Pro XL. I've been cutting robot sideplates tonight.
shop.carbide3d.com/products/sha...
shop.carbide3d.com/products/sha...
October 31, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Shapeoko Pro XL. I've been cutting robot sideplates tonight.
shop.carbide3d.com/products/sha...
shop.carbide3d.com/products/sha...
We got a 48" x 17" cnc to cut aluminum parts for the robot. I cut the first one last night. Stronger than 3D print or laser cut hardboard. It has a learning curve though.
October 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM
We got a 48" x 17" cnc to cut aluminum parts for the robot. I cut the first one last night. Stronger than 3D print or laser cut hardboard. It has a learning curve though.
Good for Brother!
I need this. No really, I do. I spent my afternoon tuning our desktop CNC for machining aluminum (or aluminium)
I need this. No really, I do. I spent my afternoon tuning our desktop CNC for machining aluminum (or aluminium)
October 28, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Good for Brother!
I need this. No really, I do. I spent my afternoon tuning our desktop CNC for machining aluminum (or aluminium)
I need this. No really, I do. I spent my afternoon tuning our desktop CNC for machining aluminum (or aluminium)
Maybe I'll talk about robotics stuff here.
Last night the team prototyped a new intake. Then realized it's a good idea to plan for wire management or your gears get a tasty treat.
Last night the team prototyped a new intake. Then realized it's a good idea to plan for wire management or your gears get a tasty treat.
October 24, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Maybe I'll talk about robotics stuff here.
Last night the team prototyped a new intake. Then realized it's a good idea to plan for wire management or your gears get a tasty treat.
Last night the team prototyped a new intake. Then realized it's a good idea to plan for wire management or your gears get a tasty treat.