15 Mar
2025
15 Mar
'25
11:22 p.m.
karl3＠writeme.com wrote: > karl3＠writeme.com wrote: > > > > > so, sending robots into [air]space first lets them accumulate supplies for you there until you move there yourself. > > > > > > thinking for a final product you'd want 2-3 ways to connect to it remotely (and get gps) in case it is high in the sky and one of them breaks. > > > > > > so, things i could buy today to make a barebones prototype today: > > > > > - power pack (ideally a solar one) to power arduino and motors > > > > > - power adapter for motors? > > > > > - party balloons > > > > > - twine, construction materials > > > I went out today and spent all my money on ballooning supplies so I can prepare to escape the ground and get closer to outer space while I am in a mind to. I bought: - the smallest solar panel i found, it had USB ports - wiring and soldering supplies and tools that I'm used to having - craftsy options: twine, superglue, hot glue, duct tape - big mylar balloons - helium gas - a low end prepaid android phone and a card for it I had about $200 . It all added up. I also found a bag of motors among my things here that increases options. I guess next if continuing with the project I'd set up the new phone, then work on setting up wiring for at least the fan motor maybe more, then try to jerryrig it onto a big party balloon. But what makes most sense now is to put everything in a big box together to be organized. And i am doing other things now