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The micro DV recorder arrived and it does a good job considering it’s size (and price). Here’s a 5 second video with one of the little one’s running around the yard with it – he didn’t know the lens was pointing up….  And, yes – I know it’s not 2007.  🙂 Ballon_Vid_Test The full file … Continue reading »

I ordered and received a new antenna converter cable for the phone.  It doesn’t seem to fit on the connector either….  I may try cutting some plastic away to see if I can get it to fit – otherwise, it’s either dissect the phone and solder a lead directly to the circuit board or just … Continue reading »

I’ve purchased another piece of equipment for the balloon project – a micro digital video recorder. Specs: Video Resolution: 640 x 480 @ 30fps w/Audio Field of View:  70 degrees Memory:  4GB Max Recording Time:  2.5 hours Dimensions:  82 x 28mm Weight: 20g 20 grams of extra weight will only require an additional 0.72 cubic … Continue reading »

After spending almost an hour trying to attach the antenna pigtail/adapter to the phone – crushing two of the pigtails in the process – it became obvious that it couldn’t possibly be the correct connector.  So, I’ll need to try and find the correct connector or find another solution.

Our family did a “test flight” on Sunday, March 11, with three 36-inch diameter balloons filled to approximately 24-inches in diameter.  The payload was simple:  a 36″ parachute and a Motorola i290 IDEN network phone that was running a GPS tracking application that relayed the coordinates, altitude and speed every 30 seconds. Unfortunately, all did … Continue reading »