grassrootsmapping
grassrootsmapping


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ajawitz "FYI- I've made edits to reflect some major updates in how this build is progressing! The design/build phase is finally complete, and while the bas..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
eustatic "sweet cup rig have you all seen that there's a waterproof case for mobius action cams that includes a heat disperser? i'm sure it costs as much ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
mathew "I love this construction. When I was a kid I got really into building rogallo wings out of balsa and paper or plastic and attaching glow plug engi..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "That said, it is an issue that warrants rigorous debate and I for one would really like to join in. I might not have time to set up a new thread f..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
GaryMortimer "Fair enough. " | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "Perhaps I should introduce the "quantity vs quality" debate to a dedicated post or forum. I'm still very much in active development on this build ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
GaryMortimer "Well something that uses 4 Tiger motors then " | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "Who's talking about using a quad? And who said anything about a platform that can fly 50 times? If I fly anything more than 50 times theres a very..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
GaryMortimer "@code4maine who on earth would use a quad for long range mapping. You need to be realistic to build a platform that is going to fly 50 times you wi..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz ""Sometimes quantity has a quality all of its own"... " | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "Yes, I conducted my own test by correcting values using both menus on two copies of a single photo and the photos came out identical. This is how t..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
Philgib "I guess I read your question too fast or it is too late here (past midnight) or I am too old... Anyway... I am using the first 2 variables in the ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
Philgib "Sure. I won't say I have the best way to do it but that works for me for many different lenses. Take a picture of that screen : http://1.bp.blogsp..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "Philgib- I tried using the GIMP+BIMP combination that you suggested and it seems relatively straightforward. The only problem is I have no way of..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "cfastie- Now that I'm back in the air, I definitely see what you're talking about with the lens distortion... My latest attempt- http://archive.pu..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
cfastie "only insofar as the time and resources required don't detract from the larger project. That is certainly key. The tools should lower the barriers ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "It's another tool in the kit. My thoughts exactly! Its easy to fall into a mindset where citizen science is defined by a particular toolset rather..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
patcoyle "It's another tool in the kit. I like the approach you're taking to get it going at a low price point. I'll be interested in seeing results. " | Read more » over 10 years ago
GaryMortimer "Well done prop might be on the wrong way though.. HobbyKing Bixlers are $111 at the minute with RC gear and complete replacement airframes are in ..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
justinmanley "This looks awesome! Can't wait to see your results once you finish assembling the flyer! " | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "I'm still making my way through the Multiwii configuration to make sure I've got all the connections right. MW is an interesting concept. Its bas..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
abhijitgujar86 "have you tested ? is it flying ? how much weight it can carry ? " | Read more » over 10 years ago
ajawitz "Yeah, I figured underwater light plays by a whole new set of rules. So much remains to be learned that it could easily get overwhelming. Underwate..." | Read more » over 10 years ago
mathew "This is super cool! I'd consider taking photos without any filter in the camera-- the #19 Fire will probably not be helpful. UV is the light that p..." | Read more » over 10 years ago