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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Diagrams Make the World Make Sense

Posted on May 31, 2012 by ZackNovember 8, 2012
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To me, anyway. After visiting with Nick yesterday, I crafted this diagram in an effort to make sense of the build and the steps to wiring up the booms: I’ve never worked with EC3 connectors before, and the kit is … Continue reading →

Posted in quadcopter | Tagged build, ec3 connector, parallax, quadcopter, solder | 2 Replies

Trip to Parallax for Reference Photos

Posted on May 30, 2012 by ZackMay 30, 2012
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Daniel, Dave and I set out to start building the ELEV-8s yesterday, and we had some questions about wiring and layout, so Nick graciously agreed to meet with me this morning at Parallax.  Nick (pictured below) and Kevin have both … Continue reading →

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OpenROV – “It could change the future of ocean exploration.”

Posted on May 29, 2012 by adminMay 29, 2012
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The New York Times Bits blog recently featured the OpenROV. From the article: The machine is the latest prototype of the OpenROV–an open-source, remotely operated vehicle that could map the cave in 3D using software from Autodesk and collect water … Continue reading →

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This is a Quadcopter

Posted on May 25, 2012 by ZackMay 25, 2012
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Really.  I picked up some of the last remaining project pieces from Parallax this morning.  I was surprised (and pleased) to find safety glasses (2 pair!) in the box.  Safety first. I also picked up crash packs, which contain the … Continue reading →

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More OpenROV Photos from Maker Faire

Posted on May 21, 2012 by adminMay 21, 2012
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I had a good conversation with David from OpenROV this morning.  We talked about potential partnerships, and I shared information about the Watershed Education Summit (WES), a project involving various El Dorado County high schools, the state Water Resources Control … Continue reading →

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OpenROV!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by adminMay 20, 2012
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This little beauty is the OpenROV.  From the site: OpenROV is a
 Do It Yourself telerobotics community centered around underwater exploration and education. We have developed a low-cost telerobotic submarine that can be built with mostly off-the-shelf parts.
The goal of OpenROV … Continue reading →

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The Gear Begins Rolling In

Posted on May 2, 2012 by adminMay 2, 2012
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The quadcopter controllers arrived – specifically, a pair of Spektrum DX8s.  They’re complex-looking things, with numerous switches and dials.  They also have a sweet screen that will (as I understand it) display telemetry data.  I put in a requisition for … Continue reading →

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