Mike McGurrin

9 Projects15 Followers0 Following
Bio

I consult on Intelligent Transport Systems. I like robotics, python, and Halloween props, which is what got me into the mix of hw and sw.

Joined

June 2016

Skills

python, arduino, Alexa

Location

Vienna, VA, United States

Projects
Use Raspberry Pi's to do motion capture and wireless control a 3-axis skull in real-time.
Wireless 3-Axis Skull Control via Motion Capture
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ChatterPi turns audio volume levels (from either .wav files or a mic) into servo commands, e.g., to drive a talking skull prop.
A Raspberry Pi Audio Servo Controller for Talking Skulls
3.8K
This is just a quickly put together project to have a little fun with social distancing. The project uses an ultrasonic distance sensor, mic
Social Distance Warning Sensor
949
Video version of the classic sliding puzzle, written in CircuitPython. Player chooses 3x3 or 4x4 puzzle.
A Sliding Puzzle for the PyBadge and PyBadge LC
583
PyPortal program that displays day/date/time, current local weather, S&P 500 and latest "shower thought" from the Shower Thoughts subreddit.
Multi-Function PyPortal Information Display
1.6K
I-66 in N. Virginia, like many toll roads, uses dynamic tolls that change based on traffic. This Alexa skill lets you check them from home.
Check Current Toll Rates with Alexa
718
Enhanced "Yorick," my AlexaPi driven talking skull, to respond in two voices, depending on the trigger word used when asking a question.
Yorick 2.0: The Split Personality
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This project allows you to view and save 2D and 3D lidar scans using the low-cost XV-11 lidar from the Neato robotic vacuum cleaner.
Lidar Part 3: Improvised 3D Scanning with Neato XV-11 Lidar
7.6K
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