friday 2-27-2009
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Benjamin Hamilton
Feb 27, 2009, 6:18:32 PM2/27/09
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Hello x-labbers,
JEEZ! Sorry about touching YOUR stuff Alex! Just needed a measley serial cable to help Coyt and Keven.
On a separate note, we started our first ebay account 'USFxlabs' ! Have something to sell? Donate it to us and we'll sell it!
Just a friendly reminder! The meetings are still Friday's at 3:30. We definitely need to start on all of our projects.
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Fri. 2-27-2009 Meeting Minutes
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Topics Covered
- X4 - Solicore (courtesy of Steven) : Batteries need to provide power requirements
Two-way communication (radio modem - long range)
-remote cut-off
-sample data collection
-camera adjustments (picture transmission)
Data logging
-temp., pressure, accelerometer, humidity, RTC, etc.
-USB collection
Camera with timing circuit
Strobe and buzzer (microcontroller)
GPS with APRS transmitter
Parachute
Balloon donation
Battery sensor with transmission capabilities(sampled - 10 min.)
Use mast for antenna positioning (use of servos)
-change GPS position to azimuth and elevation
Need high gain antennas with 900mhz amplifiers
- Other Projects - We're planning on getting together on days/times other than the meeting times to get all the other projects going. Please respond with times and dates you'd be available.
- Feb. 28th - Robotics Competition 11:45 - 12:45 - USF Rec. Center w/free bbq!!!! We still need people for tomorrow! Email the group back if you can come!
- Mar. 6th - Home School Demo - location to be determined - time: 3:30pm. Volunteers still needed!
- Here is the tools/supplies list. Feel free to add to it!!
Items Needed!
USB Color Printer
Webcam
Shop Vac
Fridge
Wasp spray
General tools for dismantling <-------------(add to this list too)
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