Few hours after, multiple connection cables (re)made, S-Bus issues solved and a couples of firmware updates this boy it’s now alive and kicking! Can’t wait to field test it !!
It’s alive!!!!
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PixHawk – Unboxing
A new platform to bring Balua back from the skies!
Unboxing photos:
Winter is Coming
Balua is getting ready to take another huge step! A new UAV Autopilot system arrived for testing and evaluation. You’ll hear about it soon!
Get ready for a cold electronic winter!
Galo de Barcelos goes to Space! – Video
Last weekend in Barcelos was fantastic! The launch was a great success and everything was recovered in good shape!
The result is now on video and you can take a look at this amazing trip!
Balua @ Barcelos
After 450+ km, Balua team arrived at Barcelos to check the launch site and review those last details!
Launch is schedule for 27 jul 10AM GMT at:
N 41° 31′ 39.54″ W 8° 37′ 07.92″
To follow the Ballon one can use:
SPOT – Click me
RTTY on 434.650Mhz (7asci, 1stop bit, 50 baud, no parity, shift 460hz)
Can what the surprise payload will be? =)
Stay tuned!
Friedrichshafen ham fair – photos
Our trip is over and it was a huge success! (apart from lost luggage and so on..)
The flea market was the biggest surprise, every thing (radio related) you might want to buy for a euro coin is there!! From simple connectors to complex spectrum analyzers it’s all there.
The balloon launch had some nice features such as morse code, SSTV, voice and multiple independent payloads made by students form different European countries.
Some photos and videos:
On the way to friedrichshafen @ LIS Airport
Balua is going to friedrichshafen international ham fair! We will be watching an HAB demonstration and keep updated about the latest technologies in radio communication. Stay tuned for updates.
at Lisbon airport
More info
New Arrivals – GPS Modules
New GPS modules have arrived to Balua’s HQ !
Goodbye Venus GPS Receiver with heavy antenna and higher power consumption. Welcome Mr. Ublox max6 with low power consumption and lightweight Sarantel antennas.
It’s Christmas time here!
New Launch scheduled!
Another BALUA launch is coming! Bookmark it!
July, 27 – 10AM (GMT)
This Balua’s is taking a surprise in the Payload!?! Wait for it because it is going to awesome!
RTL-SDR @ Raspberry Pi
Last developments on communications: Software Defined Radio (RTL-SDR) running on Raspberry Pi via TCP.
Check out the picture, SSH to the Pi and SDR# client receiving data.
The client is 400km apart form the radio itself (and the RasPi).
A real useful tool for tracking our balloon!