projects:pegasus:pegasus_ii
Pegasus II
- Flight computer = gumstix connex200 + waysmall ST-UART + cfstix
- CF gps module + external antenna
- Nokia 6310i connected via serial cable to waysmall's serial port
- Custom made geiger counter built by “Neutrino”
- Sideways 3MP camera
- Upwards facing JamCam (640×480)
- Downwards facing 3.1MP Digital Video Camera
Balloon size = 1200gm
Total weight = 2kg
Parachure = 91cm
Reasons for failure:
- Strong NW winds + jetstream
- To large a balloon
- Wasn't ready
- Lack of sleep
- Too complicated
projects/pegasus/pegasus_ii.txt · Last modified: 2008/07/19 23:33 by 127.0.0.1