[757labs] [757labs_inspace] Space

[Almost_There at COX.Net]

757 Labs in Space;

 >I need feedback from the group, please vote: 800 gram balloon?

     So far I've gotten zero feedback.  Should I buy the 800g 
tomorrow, or hold of until we get some group consensus?


     Good Luck!
     Ken_S.

At 07:12 PM 10/27/2011, you wrote:
>
>757 Labs in Space;
>
> >What still needs to be done?
>
>     * Jean has donated a new cooler to use, it's roughly the same 
> size (judging by eye) but maybe a little taller; I think it's a 
> little lighter too.
>
>     * If we're using the new camera (see other thread for details) 
> we need someone to hack it for External Control (I have messed up 
> every surface mount PCB I've taken a soldering iron to.)  If we're 
> using the old one, that's already done.  (Also need to decide - 
> Video, Still Pictures, a little of both...)
>
>     * Jean has started playing with the Landing Zone prediction 
> software, I taught her everything I learned from last year (I was 
> off by something like 14 miles, and I challenged her to make a more 
> accurate prediction this year!)
>
>     * If we all agree, I will order an 800 gram balloon 
> tomorrow.  I think that's what we used last year; differences - 
> expecting a little heaver at 2 pounds (last year was 1.8 pounds), 
> we're using Hydrogen which is slightly more efficient at 
> lifting.  Those two are (roughly) a wash, so we should use same balloon; agree?
>
>     I need feedback from the group, please vote: 800 gram 
> balloon?  Discussion...
>
>
>     Good Luck!
>     Ken_S.
>
>At 12:10 AM 10/27/2011, you wrote:
>>I would like to know how everyone is coming along and also do we have :
>>* Estimated Weight (I am thinking 2 lb)
>>* Is the PCB MADE
>>* Have we gotten Hydrogen?
>>* What still needs to be done?
>>
>>I would like to try and have every thing ready by 11/11/11 so we can
>>do a launch in the near future
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