This year my project will be learning and perfecting a skill. The skill I want to learn a bit more in and perfect is robotics. The robotics I’m talking about is RC robotics specifically. The project will consist of learning new facts about robotics (how servos and motors work, how does the circuit board work, etc.) and perfecting old skills (soldering, controlling, etc.). I will also be reviewing a few products such as rc boats, helicopters, and quadcopters. Most of to all the work I will be doing will be done with my neighbor who makes RC products of a living.

I chose to do robotics because I have a strong interest in it. I already have a background in robotics. I have been working on robotics projects since the summer of last year. So far the most impressive project is that I have made a quadcopter that can go 50+ mph. I also would like to have a career in robotics. I want to create something along the lines of regenerable energy (a invention that can charge itself just off of moving). I feel that if I consistently learn new skills I can make my idea a reality.

A  few pieces of media similar to my project are the youtube channels, Nor Cal RC and quadvisionfilms. On these websites my neighbor uploads videos. Nor Cal Rc is: “all about rc fpv quad copters aerial video 3d heli's atv moto x racing plus reviews and builds i mix it up hope you like what you see and subscribe :)”. (https://www.youtube.com/user/bayareaheli/about) The channel quadvisionfilms is all about testing out products and mod’s on rc products. I will work alongside my neighbor to create videos similar to his on a new channel I plan on making.

I have an action plan. In October I will create my new channel. In November I will finish a reviewal of an RC boat. In December refine my soldering skills. In January I will switch my RC 4x4 truck from brush to brushless motors. In February I will read a book on electrical components. In March I will continue to read a book on electrical components. In April I will finish reading a book on electrical components. In May I will begin work on a new Quadcopter.