Hello,
Welcome to edparadis.com. My name is Ed Paradis, and I am professionally interested in robotics, embedded systems, and automation. I have a wide variety of hobbies, as well.
Please feel free to contact me; I try to answer all emails I receive.
Projects and Documentation
From late 2005 till early 2007, I worked on a robot tank with the DPRG. It's ultimate goal is to run outdoor robot competitions using GPS and other sensors.
In December 2006, I purchased a toy radar gun and took it apart to build my own radar unit.
In the last week of 2006, I designed and built a Lego yarn ball winder so my girlfriend could wind up some yarn she'd dyed.
In January of 2007, I used Python to model simple machines with control systems.
In early September of 2007, I built a high voltage generator which I used to run a Jacob's Ladder.
During the 2007 Thanksgiving holiday, I taught myself to sew and made a case for my camera.
In November and December of 2007, I made a keyboard for a modular synthesizer
In January of 2008, I bought a Minolta X-700 35mm film camera and began taking photographs as a hobby. I proceeded to start a collection of Minolta manual focus gear.
In the Spring of 2008, I started developing my black and white film.
In the Summer of 2008, I started making my own prints with an enlarger.
I finally converted a Canon digital SLR camera to Minolta mount in January of 2009
Three months later, in April, I converted the Canon back to the original Canon EOS mount and wrote about the experience.
In the Spring of 2009, I bought a classic car and started repairing my own cars.
In the Summer of 2009, I started another project with the DPRG. This time we aim to make an autonomous robotic band.
At the start of 2010, I was elected President of the DPRG. I made it my main goal to start a community workshop for the DPRG to use as a workshop and meeting place.
In February of 2010, I started to build my own printed circuit board milling machine.
Software Guides
In October of 2007, I wrote a quick guide to setting up WinSCP to upload files to your website.
Contact
You can contact me via email here:
