Review of Progress

I would like to meet to discuss what new information you may have. I think some subject areas we had talked about last time were: - Packaging - Balloon sources and costs - Filling, restraining, tethering of the balloon - More depth on legal requirements (FAA) - Launch site alternatives (considering weather, flight patterns, ...) - Photography - Availability of High db Klaxon's that could help with locating the payload on return to earth - (really: What ever interests you) I'll have some info on tracking; it is working. Here is a link: http://aprs.fi/?call=k2jlj&mt=m&z=11&timerange=86400 Here is what you should see: http://aprs.fi/?call=k2jlj&mt=m&z=11&timerange=86400 I am using a Byonics TinyTrak3 with a cheap Garmin Etrex GPS. The track you see is my trip (1.5 hrs) over to Phantom Fireworks and back. If you click on the red dots you will get more info. Last time I talked in generalities about the capabilities of BasicStamp micro processors. I have built a platform that illustrates the ease of use of that component by controlling a small servo and activating a low db annunciator. I think you will find that device very approachable. Hope to see you all soon - Tom