Bart Basile lived the open source life of Maker.
Steven Smith and Bart, along with other TI employees, serve as instructors at the Dallas High School Robotics Club, Steven said. "Bart has the spirit of being a maker. He is always trying new things and is a typical amateur. Just watching what he did during the project design and operation, I learned a lot. He showed the children how to make a lot of items, and this is what inspired the children. The manufacture of things and the pursuit of excellence have always been passionate, and his enthusiasm has inspired me to do my job better."
Bart's enthusiasm is not only about coaching high school students in amateur life, but also making robots in science fiction in Dallas apartments. As a system architect for TI's grid infrastructure team, he is equally passionate about his work. Bart is responsible for researching renewable energy technologies and products, enabling TI to create more value for its users.
Bart shared, "I am always learning new things, but I also very much hope to help others learn new things. If I can't share the knowledge I have learned with others, then I will lose a lot of knowledge." Meaning. When knowledge is passed on to others, it can play a bigger role."
"Naughty Ghost" Bart
Bart, 29, was born in Yoakum, a southern Texas town where he spent his childhood and teenage years. His father was a civil engineer and his mother was a middle school science teacher. Under their influence, he fell in love with engineering and science. Bart High School studied at a design and technology college in San Antonio, and the university attended Texas A&M University and received a degree in electrical engineering. In his senior year, he participated in TI's design project and successfully became a member of TI after graduation.
In recalling his childhood, Bart said, "In the first and second grades, I always stuffed my father's old briefcase with wires and light bulbs to make circuits and small flashlights. Remember once, out of curiosity. I wanted to see how the socket works, so I plugged the wires into the socket, which led to a short circuit trip. Later I realized the danger of doing so. Fortunately, there was no accident. In my 5th grade At the beginning, I started making simple circuits with electric soldering irons for the first time and learned the basics of electronics."
After entering the university, Bart built one himself because he could not afford the apartment lighting system. He also helped his friends build an unconventional pine mini car in the parent group project during the Boy Scouts event.
Bart said, "A friend's child participated in the Cubs. There is a project in the pine mini-racing competition. Parents can bring any materials into the open classroom to help the children build the racing car. My friend and I will control the radio. The motor and thruster assembly was removed and mounted on the pine mini car, which resulted in a huge advantage.
Focus on renewable energy
Now, Bart focuses on renewable energy, understands the energy challenges facing the world, and how TI products can help us create a better world.
“Energy consumption and production are two huge challenges facing the world. If we calculate the energy consumption of everyone in the West, the current capacity can only last for almost 50 years. Solving this problem is a A huge challenge. Increasing the efficiency of energy use and transmission is an important step in ensuring we have enough energy to sustain our growth."
“It’s a very interesting thing to study and help solve these problems,†he said. “As an engineer, this is something I am happy to do.â€
The indissoluble bond between Bart and robot
A few years ago, Bart's team wanted to show the user a circuit board and needed a protective cover to prevent electric shock.
Instead of spending a lot of money on the protective cover, the team bought TI's first 3D printer, so Bart could design and print the protective cover himself. This solution not only saved the team money, but also introduced 3D printing to TI. Since then, Bart has become a 3D printing expert, and Bart's creativity is not only reflected in his work, but also in his own personal robotics project.
Bart used a 3D printer to create a life-size robot. The prototype of the robot comes from a famous science fiction novel. He uses a 3D printer to print a single part at a time, from the fingers, arms, shoulders, torso and the head that has just been completed. Bart has already begun to research the electronic components of the robot and is still in progress. The robot model stands up as tall as Bart, and he hopes that one day a human-sized robot can mimic human movement.
“It’s not so much a piece of art, I want to call it a piece of equipment. It’s also a research and exploration of our current vision. As a creator who loves to be a little trick, what can we do at home? Where can I finally extend these technologies? I like to deal with these challenges. Although I don't know the answer, I want to try it, and this is the original intention of my robot."
Keep a relaxed mind
Bart's choice to participate in the guidance and advisory activities at Dallas Conard High School is a way for him to pass on the desire for knowledge to the next generation.
“Some of these high school students are the same as I was. They want to do things and want to know their abilities. We try to help these children find their own development path, and we hope to cultivate their love of science and technology. I saw the shadow of my own in them."
His enthusiasm also deeply infected these students.
Lindsay Clark is a teacher of advanced geometry and calculus courses. She sponsors Conard's Robotics Science Club. “Bart is like a big kid when they are with them. They respect his authority. Think of him as a peer. He can inspire the children's whimsy, and he can provide better guidance for children than traditional educators."
Jose Rojas, a third-year student at the school, said, "Bart knows everything, and he has a lot of patience. He told us how to do it. It is a good teacher and a good friend. At the same time, Bart's mentality is very relaxed. It has created a good learning atmosphere for us."
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