diff --git a/.github/scripts/new_post.sh b/.github/scripts/new_post.sh index 9fca698e..b7335da4 100755 --- a/.github/scripts/new_post.sh +++ b/.github/scripts/new_post.sh @@ -1,4 +1,8 @@ #!/bin/bash +# Helper to create a new blog post, and folder structure, open it in vs code. +# Usage: +# ./.github/scripts/new_post.sh "Post title not slugged but in quotes" + set -eu -o pipefail POST_DATE=$(date +"%Y-%m-%d") @@ -39,6 +43,7 @@ function main { local file_path="$(file_path "$slug" "$folder_path")" mkdir -p "$folder_path" create_post "$file_path" + code "$file_path" } main diff --git a/content/2019/04/2019-04-23-use-owi-edge-maplin-usb-robot-arm-with-the-raspberry-pi.md b/content/2019/04/2019-04-23-use-owi-edge-maplin-usb-robot-arm-with-the-raspberry-pi.md index 2e1d798c..5fcd04ba 100644 --- a/content/2019/04/2019-04-23-use-owi-edge-maplin-usb-robot-arm-with-the-raspberry-pi.md +++ b/content/2019/04/2019-04-23-use-owi-edge-maplin-usb-robot-arm-with-the-raspberry-pi.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ tags: - raspberry pi - raspberry pi projects - raspberry pi 3 projects -- maplin usb arm +- maplin usb robot arm - owi edge robot arm - raspberry pi zero w projects title: Use OWI Edge Maplin USB robot arm with the Raspberry Pi diff --git a/content/2021/01/2021-01-23-bluedot-usb-arm-control.md b/content/2021/01/2021-01-23-bluedot-usb-arm-control.md index fabcec1a..d6dee508 100644 --- a/content/2021/01/2021-01-23-bluedot-usb-arm-control.md +++ b/content/2021/01/2021-01-23-bluedot-usb-arm-control.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ layout: post title: "Controlling a OWI Edge Robot Arm with Bluetooth" description: "Controlling a OWI Edge Robot Arm with Bluetooth" -tags: [robot arm, usb arm, owi edge arm, python programming, maplin arm, raspberry pi, raspberry pi zero, bluetooth, blue dot, robotics at home] +tags: [robot arm, usb arm, owi edge arm, python programming, maplin usb robot arm, raspberry pi, raspberry pi zero, bluetooth, blue dot, robotics at home] date: 2021-01-23 12:00:00 --- Today I attended the fantastic Pi Wars Conference 2021, and among the talks was Martin O'Hanlon with the [Bluedot](https://bluedot.readthedocs.io/en/latest/dotapi.html) project. I followed along, had a few problems, and created two versions of a controller for the arm. @@ -180,3 +180,7 @@ This extends the original code. And is available at the blown chip is an ST1151A single channel motor controller. The board could be repaired, but fro now I'll swap the board out as that will get me up and running sooner. + +I've still got someone I've been supporting whose arm isn't moving at all. With mine up and running, I'll perhaps be able to better troubleshoot his for him. diff --git a/content/2025/01/04-thanks-to-github/github-repo-screenshot.png b/content/2025/01/04-thanks-to-github/github-repo-screenshot.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9c6855a7 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/2025/01/04-thanks-to-github/github-repo-screenshot.png differ diff --git a/content/2025/01/04-thanks-to-github/usb-arm-chip-damage.jpg b/content/2025/01/04-thanks-to-github/usb-arm-chip-damage.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0d8a5091 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/2025/01/04-thanks-to-github/usb-arm-chip-damage.jpg differ