[757labs] [757labs_inspace] Space

[matthew green]

we May NEED 2 Balloons as one may burst while filling (we should also
buy small ish ones for test fills)

On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM, matthew green <chef at 757.org> wrote:
> Looking I think we may get a good deal at http://kaymontballoons.com/
>
> can you call them and see if we can get the 800 gram one for about $45
>
> On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM, matthew green <chef at 757.org> wrote:
>> I stated 1000 gram so we go faster but 800 gram should work
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 9:29 PM, Almost_There at COX.Net
>> <Almost_There at cox.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> 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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