"I should also mention that for the new board (v6) there is a new SMD voltage regulator that isn't on the parts list, and you need a different reset switch, the SMD version from SparkFun:
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8720"
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Need Blimpduino!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Wenger Jan 25. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone!We're building a blimp for trade show use in 4 weeks and we need a working blimpduino v6 board or even an unpopulated v6 etched PCB, will pay top dollar.Sell us your blimp board to fund…Continue
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Matthew Wenger commented on Chris Anderson's blog post New: BlimpDuino board version 5"One correction for the new board (v6): It looks like D1 is the power LED (red or blue) and D2, D3, D4, and D5 are the green Navi LEDs."
Matthew Wenger commented on Chris Anderson's blog post New BlimpDuino board (final production version)"One correction, the parts list isn't identical because there is now an SMD power regulator which is not on the parts list from the previous version. Do you by any chance have the new part number? Also, any recommendations for R9 and…"
Matthew Wenger replied to Matthew Wenger's discussion Need Blimpduino!"Chris, thanks for your reply! I wonder if someone might be willing to part with their already used and functioning Blimpduino board so they can purchase the new Blimpduino when it comes out! We're happy to compensate them well for…"
ModeratorChris Anderson replied to Matthew Wenger's discussion Need Blimpduino!
"We'll be releasing a new Blimpduino in Q3 of this year, with very advanced sensors. But I'm afraid I can't help either of you now. There are no more boards :-("
Kurtis Kraemer replied to Matthew Wenger's discussion Need Blimpduino!"I would be interested in a blimpduino kit too. Seems like a slow-motion, crash resistant way to get into aerial robotics.
I suppose an Arduino mini or small arduino equivalent, some small motors, a servo, and some sonar sensors would do the trick…"
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