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Follow Solar do Mimo Launch with SPOT
Here is the link for the launch tracking – SPOT.
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Balua launch 29March – Seia Portugal
The new Balua launch which will be done in collaboration with the institution Solar do Mimo is set to March 29 (Saturday) at 14.30 GMT. The coordinates of the launch are: 40º 24′ 07”N 7º44’02”W, Will be emitting APRS (144.800MHz) callsign CQ7BALUA. You are all welcome to join us tracking the balloon!
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New BALUA launch is coming!
This launch will be done in collaboration with the institution Solar do Mimo, aiming to promote the “Our Dream” project, which boils down to the construction of new facilities for the institution. The launch will be on March 29 (Saturday), between 13 and 19 hours. Solar do Mimo is a temporary Shelter of children at risk, nonprofit,…
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Balua members obtained the National Amateur Certificate
We now have even more Balua members with the National Amateur Certificate. Congratulations! This accreditation is essential to be able to work legally in RF in Portugal (especially in the frequency ranges used in Balua). Below you can see the CAN cards and the respective call signs, they now join the previous members already certified.
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GPS mount for F450
Today we’ve made a GPS mount for our quad! Built from scratch and printed in house! All the files required can be found HERE. Take a look!
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It’s alive!!!!
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 !!
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PixHawk – Unboxing
A new platform to bring Balua back from the skies! Unboxing photos:
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New Launches and a New Balua Article in Diferencial
Balua’s Team have new launches planned! Expect surprises coming soon, so check our website frequently! There is also a new article about Balua in the Diferential Newspaper (in Portuguese). Check here the online version of the article or the complete newspaper here.
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The 3D printer is Here!
The new 3D Printer has arrived! The Makerbot Replicator 2X is ready to be used for prototyping parts and accessories quickly and effectively! The 1st thing to be printed was the symbol of Balua. Here are the steps followed by the end result. We used an infill of 10% and white ABS polymer. One…
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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!