Blair Davis's Posts

Calling all Houston, Texas Members (and surrounding areas)

Posted by Blair Davis on September 7, 2009 at 10:16pm

I would really like to start a "Houston Chapter" If there's one out there, sorry for stepping on anyones toes and if you provide some contact information I would Love to join you organization. But if there are any houston members out there that would interested in meeting and talking about development and/or working together on a few projects then I welcome you to contact me so that we can set something up! I believe that my contact information is listed and available, however if it isn't then please leave a comment and i'll be in touch shortly. And, just in case here is some of my contact information. Bldavis@graphicswerkz.com; or text me at 832-704-6212. Thanks and I look foward to hearing from all the Houston (and surrounding area) members. Thanks again!

And The Building Begins

Posted by Blair Davis on March 30, 2009 at 6:00pm

So the desk was clean but it's not anymore! I have started the building of the wings, and the construction is going good here are a couple of pictures, and more will be following shorly, especially when we get to the details in the sweep mechanics, and wing braces and supports.And for the electronic guru's - schematics are just about to be sent to the Fab house! this is going to be a awesome board.

Let the design and construction meet!

Posted by Blair Davis on March 26, 2009 at 8:07am

Well the plane has arrived the wings are the first order of business while i wait on rocket motors and the linear actuators for the wing motion control. I think that my proof of concept will prove to be a good design. how ever there is an issue with the coding. I would like to know if there is anyone out there that has any code on a altimeter and airspeed sensor. thanks pics soon too come (later today)

Let the projects begin!!!

Posted by Blair Davis on February 14, 2009 at 8:11pm

And now the Fun Begins

It's time, the planing is complete, the mission has been established, and the electronics platform for the HK1, is on order. I have taken easy route, and decided to order a plane that I will customize for my project, I think that this will be fairly successful and as my first UAV I think that's saying alot! I will take the wing set and install them into a redesigned fuse, that will house the electronics and powerplant. This plane is unique and blends the hobbies, that I love! Robotics, R/C planes and Rockets, just to name and few! And if you think that is a type then you are nistaken! that is correct, this UAV is desiged the be a Quick Response Vehicle, what's the use in working on a electronics Prototype if you don't have a goal for it? This particular plane will be rocket powered on take off allowing it to be dispached to a locatation that we may not be able to get to quickly and then transistion into a slow flight, currently I am working on a time on station of like three - five hours, but to start, lets just work on getting her home! .... Pictures on and schematics to come shortly so stay tuned the build will be awesome!On a side note, anyone out there have any guidance for vision tracking? and help on one of those awesome little camera ball units?