Lazy auto take off with APM
I know that APM supports automatic takeoff, but from my reading on the matter, it wants you to program the takeoff as a mission from the ground control station. This
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Running two webcams with Octoprint for HD timelapses
Referencing my previous post on setting up a proxy for your Octoprint webcam, I found that I wasn’t happy with the quality of the timelapse videos. Especially when my webcam
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Proxying MJPEG video for broadcast with Octoprint
I just set up Octoprint on a Raspberry Pi to manage my Rostock Max V2 3D printer. You can view the webcam, timelapses of existing prints, and other cool stuff
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3D printed portable camera crane / jib / gimbal
I’m lucky to be involved in the eSports scene doing IT work for live events. Every now and then I get to do some videography as well. These events are
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3D Printed Hexicopter Prototype 2
After the moderate success I had with my first mini hex prototype, I thought I would start fresh and apply what I had learned to a new design. Technically, this
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ArduCopter custom motor mix – Vampire Hexicopter
EDIT: I’m leaving this post up here because it contains useful information, however please note that you DO NOT need to perform these steps to get the Vampire working well
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3D Printed Hexicopter Prototype 1
I love my Vampire hexicopter. It’s been an awesome airframe, extremely reliable, it looks awesome, and it gets fantastic video. It’s main drawbacks are it’s size and it’s flight time.
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Raspberry Pi as a Thin Client for 3D Graphics
I love efficiency. I love seeing an office get by using exactly what they need with no fluff. Terminal Services services suits that goal perfectly, which is why a number
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3D Printed Hammer Quad v1
Here’s the assembled mini quad! Don’t ask why there is a random surfboard there. It was just there in the park. Turns out it makes a pretty good landing pad!
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