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* Your name here
 
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== Available Materials ==
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== Materials ==
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=== Available Materials ===
 
* GNX-5 (rebranded as Guidepoint) GSM(cellphone)/GPS tracking device
 
* GNX-5 (rebranded as Guidepoint) GSM(cellphone)/GPS tracking device
 
** Ratmando has the data sheet and pinouts of the current micro controller for this device.  He's looking into replacing the micro controller with something like an ATMEGA644
 
** Ratmando has the data sheet and pinouts of the current micro controller for this device.  He's looking into replacing the micro controller with something like an ATMEGA644
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** Brimstone found out that if we take a 1M picture every 10 seconds, that it will fill 7.5GB in 2.5 hours
 
** Brimstone found out that if we take a 1M picture every 10 seconds, that it will fill 7.5GB in 2.5 hours
 
** We may be able to get cameras that work with CHDK at Unclaimed Baggage for less than retail cost.
 
** We may be able to get cameras that work with CHDK at Unclaimed Baggage for less than retail cost.
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=== List of Potential Materials ===
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Depending on design, we may not need many of these materials)
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* Weather Balloons
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* Parachute (rocket model type) and streamers
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* String / Fishing Line
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* Styrofoam cooler, small
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* Digital Camera: 5MP, preferably a Sony so we can use CHDK
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* 1 x Memory Card, 8GB
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* 1 x Memory Card, Cheap (size not important)
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* Atmega Processor
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* Free-spinning joints (like found in keychains)
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* Bungee cords
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* GPS
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* Batteries (3 x D Cell)
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* Radar Reflector (Is this something we will make, or purchase?)
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* Shock Cushion for Bottom of payload
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* Radio or Cell Phone
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* Heat Source (like HotHands)
  
 
== Others ==
 
== Others ==

Revision as of 14:09, 2 March 2010

Creator:
Omegix
Status:
Registered to Compete!
Born On:
12:49, 15 February 2010 (CST)
Last Updated:
14:09, 02 March 2010 (CDT)

Overview

This page is for the ML256 members who are participating in the Hackerspaces In Space (HSIS) competition. (Please see above link for official competition dates and deadlines)


On SnaP! We have a Mailing List!

Calendar

  • March 4 2010, 7:00pm - 8:00pm: HAL5 Presentation at Huntsville Main Library's Auditorium
  • March 8 2010, 7:30pm - 8:30pm: BalloonSat Meeting
  • April 3 2010, 8:00 - 16:00: First Test Launch and Recovery

Status

  • 2/22/10 - Registered on the HSIS website.
  • Omegix has confirmed drug stores no longer carry disposable digital cameras
  • Have GPS Tracker
  • Held first meeting on 2/22/2010
  • 2/24/10 - Spacefelix contacted Bill Brown who does balloon launches. He has expressed interest in helping the project.
  • 3/1/10
    • Accepted invitation from HAL5 President, Yohan Lo to give a 5-minute interest presentation at the 3/4/10 7pm HAL5 Meeting. Will see if we can raise funds, interest, contributions of equipment and people.
    • Finished initial design of balloon and payload and list of design considerations. Currently on drawing in the shop. Also have an initial shopping list and a target budget of $150.00. Will raise project money from Makers and HAL5.

Future Actions

  • Brimstone & Omegix
    • Will be taking a shopping trip on 4/6
  • Spacefelix
    • Will contact HSIS board on judge's duties and set up liason.
    • Will source cheap weather balloons and helium.
  • Ratmandu
    • Looking into using the GSM/GPS Unit he found.
    • Checking into available camera for project.
  • Presentation to 2600 on HSIS - Can we use the HAL5 presentation? Will need a volunteer to orate.

Interested Peoples

  • Brimstone
  • Spacefelix (HSIS Event Board Liason)
  • Omegix (Acting as local POC/Project Manager)
  • Crashcart (requested no admin duties)
  • bender
  • Ratmandu
  • Your name here

Materials

Available Materials

  • GNX-5 (rebranded as Guidepoint) GSM(cellphone)/GPS tracking device
    • Ratmando has the data sheet and pinouts of the current micro controller for this device. He's looking into replacing the micro controller with something like an ATMEGA644
  • Ratmandu may have a camera
    • Brimstone found out that if we take a 1M picture every 10 seconds, that it will fill 7.5GB in 2.5 hours
    • We may be able to get cameras that work with CHDK at Unclaimed Baggage for less than retail cost.

List of Potential Materials

Depending on design, we may not need many of these materials)

  • Weather Balloons
  • Parachute (rocket model type) and streamers
  • String / Fishing Line
  • Styrofoam cooler, small
  • Digital Camera: 5MP, preferably a Sony so we can use CHDK
  • 1 x Memory Card, 8GB
  • 1 x Memory Card, Cheap (size not important)
  • Atmega Processor
  • Free-spinning joints (like found in keychains)
  • Bungee cords
  • GPS
  • Batteries (3 x D Cell)
  • Radar Reflector (Is this something we will make, or purchase?)
  • Shock Cushion for Bottom of payload
  • Radio or Cell Phone
  • Heat Source (like HotHands)

Others

Bill Brown has expressed interest in helping the project. He can provide balloons, lifting gas, a launch site (on a mountaintop near Hartselle), a ground station and some lightweight tracking payloads. All of it is for his company: High Altitude Research Corp. He invented the Near Space BalloonSat back in 1987. It was the first to take photos and videos in Near Space.

  • Recommendations
    • Use his lightweight tracking payloads instead of the GPS cell phone method.
    • Use the Canon PowerShot series hacked with CHDK (Canon Hacker Development Kit) software.
    • Fly the Flip video cam.
    • Bought balloons for $20.00 each on eBay. Has receipt to prove it for costing.
  • Media

Links