| Author |
Message |
 Topic: Searching for 6 inch Pneumatic tires and wheels |
zcream
Replies: 12
Views: 13907
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 Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:04 pm Subject: Source for small pneumatic wheels in Australia |
I had to find 6inch to 8-inch wheels really quickly and I found some local sources.
4" 6" 8" wheels
http://www.coxengineering.com.au/category/2207/lemcol-wheels--castors
8" wheels
http://www.4t ... |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:35 am Subject: 3-axis gimball |
| Fair enough. I was also looking at a 3-axis gimball. Lets see where that leads to. |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:07 am Subject: Using toy gyroscopes ?? |
This place http://www.gyroscope.com/ has got a decent gyroscope.
The gyroscope http://www.gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=SUPER2
Gimball add-on http://www.gyroscope.com/d.asp?product=GIMBALS
I just n ... |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:07 am Subject: Looked at that |
Tried that by dismantling a tripod. tried a few other DIY designs. ATM, I really believe the best solution is either a gyro-based or a 2-axis or 3-axis based gimbal design.
Not sure how to start if I ... |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:57 pm Subject: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
Pretty much yes. Camera stabilization. However, the pro options are way out of price range. I can buy 6-10 cameras for the price of a Kenyon (thats the pro camera stabilizer).
Problem is that the com ... |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:34 pm Subject: Heli gyros |
| Please correct if I am wrong. A heli gyro prevents vibration from the tail from reaching the cockpit or the payload i,e, camera. So, I have a DC source that allows the gyros to be stable (power the mo ... |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:16 pm Subject: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
| Costs about 2500/- USD for the standard camera versions. |
| Topic: Arena Standards |
zcream
Replies: 112
Views: 170172
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Forum: Rules, Safety, Administration Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:49 pm Subject: Overseas |
Actually I just looked at Amazon closely. The price doubles if I order overseas but still not bad.
I might practice on some offcuts and then order when I am sure of the thickness that I need. |
| Topic: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
zcream
Replies: 16
Views: 18392
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Forum: Technical Chat Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:29 pm Subject: Gyroscope based stabilizer |
I have an object that is 1-2 kgs. I can mount it with a 1/2-inch or 3/8-inch tripod thread. How do I go about using a gyroscope to keep its orientation in a vibrating environment ?
Actually, how wou ... |
| Topic: Arena Standards |
zcream
Replies: 112
Views: 170172
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Forum: Rules, Safety, Administration Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:57 am Subject: Sucks |
Any idea what pricing to expect from Cut to Size (and the smallest pieces that they can do)
Ahhh. Sometimes I wish I had access to Amazon. 4 bucks for a 12"x24" Lexan sheet by a company called Small ... |
| Topic: Arena Standards |
zcream
Replies: 112
Views: 170172
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Forum: Rules, Safety, Administration Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:35 am Subject: Offcuts |
Thanks Nick. Any idea if someone provides offcuts too. I want to practice cutting them first, and the amount I need is really small to waste on an entire sheet.
I looked at the Mulfords range and the ... |
| Topic: Arena Standards |
zcream
Replies: 112
Views: 170172
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Forum: Rules, Safety, Administration Posted:
Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:08 am Subject: Info about Lexan (Polycarbonate) |
Hi! I am actually looking to use Lexan as a window for an underwater enclosure. I had no idea that there was such a big difference between different polycarbonates.
Would someone know of a source of ... |
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