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OpenSourceQuadroCopter - Open source universal video platform

Dscn2006
Wow, add this to the list of amazing open source projects - A source universal video platform!

We`re pleased to present a tri-national project of participiants from germany, austria and switzerland.

Since 01.15.07 about 75 developers are working to establish a stabilized camera / videoplatform.

The project is Open Source!

Aside from typical quadrocopter features as following: Wolferl PROFI-UFO V3.0 MW
- easy built up kit, despite of partial SMD assembly, for everybody, who knows , where´s the hot end of the soldering-iron
- 2 additional servo-exits to adress camera functionallity ( tilt, direction)
- 7 Hi-Power LED exits - each up to 500mA
- adjustable controller-timing , 50 to 400 Hz
- ADXRS300 Gyros (Sparkfun-modules)
- progammable via RS232 oder your RC-system
- optional : linear sensor (Sparkfun LIS3LV02DQ)
- optional : automatic paracute trigger to prevent crashing
- optional : detectionbeeper and acustic low voltage warning
- optional : GPS - support

OpenSourceQuadroCopter - Link.

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Posted by: Aaton on May 6, 2007 at 10:02 PM

This is soooo going on the "I got to get this" list...

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