Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 1:21 pm
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Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
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Re: Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 1:27 pm
do you know the make and model of the "off-the-shelf blimp"?
Re: Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 6:38 pm
Here is the designer's web page, I haven't yet found out if he has divulged the blimp details.
Maybe on the video? I can't watch that, my broadband is to slow.
Maybe on the video? I can't watch that, my broadband is to slow.
Re: Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 2:20 pm
the Blimps they used were from Mobile Airships, a Canadian manufacturer of blimps for tradeshows and events.
All of their pricing is "on request".
watching the video in slow motion revealed that the upward and forward movement is controlled by a servo controller rotating the mounting for a pair of (linked) fans, the blimp is turned by another fan, mounted on the lower rear vane.
All of their pricing is "on request".
watching the video in slow motion revealed that the upward and forward movement is controlled by a servo controller rotating the mounting for a pair of (linked) fans, the blimp is turned by another fan, mounted on the lower rear vane.
Re: Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 3:55 pm
I'm sure you can get that stuff here too... for an example (helium cylinder rental):
http://www.blimps.co.uk/Helium-Gas.aspx
...again the blimps themselves are priced on application. But surely there's a way to build a large indoor one...
http://www.blimps.co.uk/Helium-Gas.aspx
...again the blimps themselves are priced on application. But surely there's a way to build a large indoor one...
Re: Google AirShow using a Raspberry pi!
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 4:29 pm
"Blimpduino" used to be on this page:
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/show ... st%3A44817
Looks like the kit is no longer available, but there's a nice picture of the vectoring thrusters on there (appear to be built using Lego Technics gears and shafts, to rotate them.)
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blog/show ... st%3A44817
Looks like the kit is no longer available, but there's a nice picture of the vectoring thrusters on there (appear to be built using Lego Technics gears and shafts, to rotate them.)