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Software developer, Data center manager


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Looking for a new software / hardware hobby to excite my little scientist kids!


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Stefan Barlow commented on James Goppert's blog post ArduPilotOne ("ArduRover") Live Test of Unmanned Ground Vehicle with Waypoint Guidance/ Gain Changes via QGroundControl / Also Hardware in the Loop via Mavsim
"Excellent update!  I've been slowly working on my rover platform using APM for FPV and I am now ready to take the next step and load this code. I guess it is time to order that magnometer! :)"
Apr 12, 2011
Stefan Barlow replied to Stefan Barlow's discussion CM-26N CMOS Video Camera brightness / over-exposure
"Well no luck on this camera.  I've got an HD Hero on the way."
Mar 25, 2011
Stefan Barlow posted a discussion
http://store.diydrones.com/Mini_high_resolution_CCD_camera_ideal_fo... have this camera, the cm-26n.  I have tried hooking directly to a TV and via a wireless transmitter.  I am using the spark fun RCA breakout board and adapter…
Mar 20, 2011
Stefan Barlow replied to Shawn's discussion Will APM sensors work in a totally sealed container?
"Just a little anecdote on this subject.
 
I found a problem last night putting the APM inside a small closed cardboard box and mounting over the ESC/RX on my Redcat Crawler for the ArduCrawler project. The only thing in the box was the AMP/IMU,…"
Mar 1, 2011
Stefan Barlow commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Let's start an official ArduRover project
"My Rockslide 1/8th scale showed up today. I started with a 7.2V 5000mAH battery which the transmitter is registering as 12V. There's definitely plenty of power for autonomous activity with this battery.

I can indeed go up and down my stairs, full…"
Feb 9, 2011
Stefan Barlow commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Let's start an official ArduRover project
"Wow that's a huge difference. Thanks for posting that."
Feb 3, 2011
Stefan Barlow commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Let's start an official ArduRover project
"Well count me among the Rockslide 1:8 crawlers, I ordered from Amazon last night.
 
While my town is flat my kids are young so slow is probably better now as they'll want to drive it too. 
 
Also I'm hoping that long wheelbase will be able to tackle…"
Feb 3, 2011
Stefan Barlow commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Let's start an official ArduRover project
"Excellent finds. I have been shopping for a rover platform for weeks while I wait for the ArduCopters to come back in stock so this is very timely for me. Now I am resisting the urge to order a vehicle until there is a determination on a standard…"
Feb 1, 2011
Stefan Barlow commented on Chris Anderson's blog post Let's start an official ArduRover project
"I was thinking about doing as well, I found these to be a good low-cost platform to start with but they might be too fast.  I cannot find video of them going at a slow speed.  They are about $129. 
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Jan 31, 2011