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mathew "thanks for working on this Nadya. I added a sketch on packaging and calibration that would be great to integrate with this design here: http://pub..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "Jesse-- I've always loved this mini milk crate design-- I think that container would mesh well with some of the techniques used in the FABArig http..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "What a perfect fit! I'm really impressed by your design and appropriation of materials. I was just thinking-- Jesse Breen used a CD -sized "milk c..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "i couldn't find that box on ikea's site-- this is the closest I could find. its a bit big though, in inches: 15 3/4" x 11" x 9 3/4" (5 gallons) in ..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "beautiful! I'm in love with your hang-ups-- brilliant re-use of those springs. I'd love to see the camera mount inside, but I'm guessing that if i..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "The pigment doesn't really wear off and I don't have to re-coat the balloon between flights. Next time I make one I'll have to weigh the balloon..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "this is exceptionally cool, Chris! " | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "from a construction standpoint you're certainly right, a rectangle would be easier-- but for legal reasons we have to keep the balloon less than 6'..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "I love this design, Sal. thanks for sending out the details, and to Pat for writing it up. Side-to-side swinging can't really be corrected for wi..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "we could go "reel to reel" with the tape, taking readings right after particulate exposure. it wouldn't be real time, or last forever, but It woul..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "here's the specific article that includes characterizing Particulate Matter: http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2010/LC/C003477K " | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "Particulate size is going to be the biggest issue, as danger and size are directly related--- I wonder if some packing tape and a cell-phone micros..." | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "this is an awesome winder design. I love it- great mod. " | Read more » almost 12 years ago
mathew "Awesome write-up, and great job on the site planning- you really did your homework! how many cubic feet of helium did you get? $119 is an awefully..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "Cool. The ring is definitely overkill, but it does work great. I'd really like to move to a smooth nylon ring if possible, but haven't found one ..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "Nice writeup, thanks for documenting your CDHK modification too! I know you're using CDHK, but if you're going to use the rubber band method, I'd ..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "Thats a good idea, but long-term, do we really want a part that requires cutting open batteries to replace? could you step down a 6v battery, or ju..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "This diagram has one small mistake-- the power to the LED is not actually hooked up. Move it across the board divider so it is connected to the LE..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "Jeff, if you need to modify the circuit, look at the 555 calculator in my note on 555's. http://publiclaboratory.org/notes/mathew/8-5-2011/adjustab..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "I love it, Chris! in regards to the sway-- I see what you're seeing-- it looks like the center of gravity is off. Two matched cameras would defin..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "the X and H frame kites have a long and excellent history, the local design is probably pretty good. Lots of aerial photography people use similar ..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "Sara- there's a chance we can make cheapo glove bags by heat sealing disposable polyethylene gloves for food service into clear trashbags. -what do..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "I love this specific shot of the kite. Looks like it will need to be bigger, but good job splitting up the bamboo. Neat design. https://plus.goog..." | Read more » about 12 years ago
mathew "really like this. is there any way to integrate the system they use to reproject using GPS data into MapKnitter? " | Read more » about 12 years ago