This is a custom-build radar that calculates distance to obstacles and displays them on the LCD screen.

Rover with a carbon fiber shell

Parking

There is a little on-street parking nearby, but your best bet is to park in one of the parking structures that serves the Metro Station or Old Town Pasadena.

View a Google map showing the Hackaday Design Lab location and parking.

All locations are open 24/7, and the rates are:
First 90 minutes free, $2/hour, $6 daily max, $5 flat rate after 10pm

Del Mar Station Parking Structure (2 min walk)

198 South Raymond Avenue. 626.817.0827

Schoolhouse Park & Walk Structure (7 min walk)

33 East Green Street. 626.577.8963

De Lacey Park & Walk Structure (10 min walk)

45 South De Lacey Avenue. 626.577.8963

Public Transport & Taxis

The Hackaday Design Lab has great public transportation links nearby, so if you don't want to drive you should look into these options.

Metro Light Rail & Buses

Using the Metro Goldline trains is quick and easy. It takes about 20 mins from Union Station in downtown LA to Del Mar Station, which is less than 2 minutes walk from our front door. Trains run about every 10 mins during the day, and 20 mins at night from 11-2am.

There are also buses that serve Old Town Pasadena. The nearest intersection is FAIR OAKS/DEL MAR BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91105.

You can find timetables or use the Metro Trip Planner at Metro.net

Get a ride home

If your journey is not too far you can sign up for Uber or Lyft ahead of time, or catch a cab on the night.Here are a few local taxi numbers:

• CityCab 626.796.3111
• United Taxis 888.414.8294
• ABC Yellow Cab 626.318.9242
• 24/7 Yellow Cab 626.274.4804

Places to Stay

Coming to the party, but don't want to drive home? Very smart. You can find out about public transport & taxis or stay nearby. The nearest hotels are:

Old Pasadena Inn
400 South Arroyo Parkway
626.795.8401
www.oldpasadenainn.com (reservations)

Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Ave.
626.577.1000
www.pasadena.hilton.com

Courtyard by Marriott Old Pasadena
180 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
626.403.7600
www.courtyard.com

Other hotels/motels in the Pasadena area which may better suit your preferences can be found at booking.com, expedia or orbitz.