Well, this week has been similar to last week in terms of a busy schedule.  My meeting at Western with the two engineers concerning my robot went really well.  I got there around 2:45 and did not leave until about 5:30.  We worked on programming the microcontroller.  Also, they advised me to redirect my intersts and goals on this project.  Due to the fact that the material and information is very broad and detailed, not to mention that the robotics book that I was using contains much errata, I will not be able to fully complete my initial ambitions.  But thats OK.  I have worked many long hours on this project and the wealth of understanding that I have about these related topics, I would not have aquired had I not run into so many obstacles.  So what can I say: “Welcome to the world of engineering”.  Despite the difficulties, I have achieved a measure of success on several of the projects with the robot and that alone is rewarding given that I started this project knowing hardly anything about electricity and electronics.
Next week is Spring Break for Isothermal Community College.  That is what is nice about being enrolled at two colleges simultaneously, you get two spring breaks.  However, I may not get a whole lot of rest and relaxation anyway.  It will be my week to get caught up and ahead before the end of the semester - so that"s good.  I have my Western class tonight and I think we will be start working with Solid Works - sounds interesting doesn’t it.