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About
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San Francisco, CA
About Me:
Product designer and R/C glider enthusiast, also lots of robotics thrown in the mix. I have built models since I was a young kid and can make just about anything fly, so the airframe side of the UAV is a piece of cake for me, the programming is what I find difficult, I am a cut and paste kinda guy when it comes to code.
Please tell us a bit about your UAV interest
isobot.org
Hometown:
San Francisco, CA USA currently, originally from Houston Texas.
Activity Feed
"here is a link for more info:
http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/New-Circular-Wire-Rope-Isolator...
there are many links on the page, check out the bumper beans if you need smaller isolators, that is what Nasa was using on the smaller uav."
http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/New-Circular-Wire-Rope-Isolator...
there are many links on the page, check out the bumper beans if you need smaller isolators, that is what Nasa was using on the smaller uav."
"FPV Duck.... boy do I feel un-creative!"
"I use a ABS base also, It takes a lot of force to remove but The last thing you want is for it to separate during the build, just use a very thin scrapper/putty knife to separate and then scrape it clean and wipe with alcohol to remove any residue…"
"Can't wait to see what you come up with!
$1 million dollar apartment? Did you move to San Francisco???? : )"
$1 million dollar apartment? Did you move to San Francisco???? : )"
"have you guys checked out jasonshort's pan&tilt? shows what is possible with this type of technology although the Makerbots' resolution is not the same but still quite amazing considering the price! Just getting better and better."
"Thanks for the great info! I am using a webbie also, haven't flown it yet but it is a great camera, especially for the price! The ability to record in HD and the video out sold me, I was originally going to use two cameras, one high res stills and…"
"Thanks for the tip Crossfire! Yeah, that's a lot of washers, could of used more but that's all I had on hand. I originally used a big hunk of chromed steel but wanted to be sure to use something everyone would have access to, hence the washers which…"
"I talked to these guys at Sensys2009, great work. They used off the shelf hardware in the form of the micro mesquito contra rotating blades and motors. The produced their own circuit boards that formed the fuselage. Nice low cost platforms and they…"
"Like the repurposed case! perfect for this application. where will the button/switches go?"
For those of us that are interested in using those "alternate frequencies" If your in the S.F. Bay Area there is a one day "Cram and Test" tomorrow, Sunday. I plan on trying for my Technicians, wish me luck!Here's the info
"Col. Crossfire,
My guess is the serrated edges of the star lock washer might be contributing to the cracks in the props."
My guess is the serrated edges of the star lock washer might be contributing to the cracks in the props."
"All rockstars have their signature look, Kinda like Chris A. and his ball cap ; )
Would love to catch a glimpse of one flying, wow."
Would love to catch a glimpse of one flying, wow."
"Yeah, a bit pricey, was wondering myself how Nasa acquired them, Seems like they wouldn't have a budget for that type of aircraft and why would the Airforce or Northrop Grumman donate or loan them out? Looks like they are down at Dryden from the…"
