Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:53:08 -0800 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.1.8 & Feed Publisher http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26935#Comment_26935 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26935#Comment_26935 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:36:14 -0800 Redberry http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26934#Comment_26934 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26934#Comment_26934 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:41:15 -0800 timonoko
Or the mysterious blue&white power-boat, which I briefly saw in the darkness, may have taken the kite down, as the kite was practically above the Suomenlinna Naval Academy. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26932#Comment_26932 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26932#Comment_26932 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:32:11 -0800 photocerfvolant
Emmanuel ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26931#Comment_26931 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26931#Comment_26931 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:35:27 -0800 toadstone
A little research reveals that Helsinki Malmi airport's main traffic (approx 80%) is training aircraft. Just now the wind speed there is 3m/s.

Happy landings

Pete. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26927#Comment_26927 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26927#Comment_26927 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:58:43 -0800 timonoko on the pic. Then "All sizes". There it is, a flowform with a tube-styled tail. When I was bicycling home, lots of people were staring at the thing. Itwas an amazing sight, as me myself have actually never seen any high-flying kite from faraway before. Because aerial photography was banned only some decades ago, this is not a popular activity in Finland. Some people actually believe they own the airspace above their property. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26926#Comment_26926 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26926#Comment_26926 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:36:13 -0800 Redberry http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26925#Comment_26925 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26925#Comment_26925 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:44:53 -0800 timonoko
The issue is that light airplanes do not follow the correct path to the Malmi airport. They are supposed to make 90 degrees turn 2 kilometers east of this place and enter the 150 meter entry-corridor there.

Another issue is that smaller ferries to Estonia go this way. If the wind dies, the kiteline could cause lots of damage.

The time is now 20:29 and wind getting stronger and turning south. In the morning the kite would be above the Embassies of USA, UK and USSR. Hence there is also potential for international incidence and everlasting fame. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26924#Comment_26924 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26924#Comment_26924 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:49:00 -0800 broox http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26923#Comment_26923 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2427&page=i-called-911&Focus=26923#Comment_26923 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:43:58 -0800 timonoko ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26930#Comment_26930 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26930#Comment_26930 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:59:49 -0800 Michael_99 Michael. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26928#Comment_26928 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26928#Comment_26928 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:38:48 -0800 Kappix - Ramon
I now own 3 deltas which can be used for KAP - a close to 9ft kite by Premier Kites, a 9ft Levitation Light and a Nighthawk since two weeks.

Today I did some KAP at a water reservoir and started off with the Levi Light. After 10 minutes I took it down as the wind was too high for it (close to 5 Bft). It was constantly flying to the left due to the wind surplus. I replaced it with the Nighthawk which had absolutely no problem with the wind. It behaved like it should - no diving, no tricks, just a solid flight with the rig attached to the line. Very comfortable kite for higher winds.

Pierre and Ormes already provided the necessary details, I just tried to give an impression on its usability. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26920#Comment_26920 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26920#Comment_26920 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:53:17 -0800 ormes here(same source) if it can be of some help: ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26919#Comment_26919 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26919#Comment_26919 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:43:34 -0800 Pierre Lesage http://www.flickr.com/photos/tahitipix/sets/72157603818395140/ ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26918#Comment_26918 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2426&page=delta-night-hawk-questions&Focus=26918#Comment_26918 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:31:03 -0800 Michael_99 If someone could post some close-up pictures, that would be very helpful.
Thanks.
Michael. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26929#Comment_26929 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26929#Comment_26929 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:14 -0800 Michael L
Scott, this was a direct licensing arrangement. They contacted me through my email address which they found on Flickr. Getty wouldn't have accepted this one without a property release, which I'm fairly sure I couldn't have gotten from the University. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26922#Comment_26922 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26922#Comment_26922 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:38:28 -0800 sdunn http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26921#Comment_26921 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26921#Comment_26921 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:11:27 -0800 PubUltraStar
Congrats! ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26917#Comment_26917 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26917#Comment_26917 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:13 -0800 tgran http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26916#Comment_26916 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2425&page=web-use-of-kap-image&Focus=26916#Comment_26916 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:38:41 -0800 Michael L http://web.usfca.edu/

Nice to see a photo someplace other than Flickr once in a while! ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2424&page=gopro-hd-hero&Focus=26949#Comment_26949 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2424&page=gopro-hd-hero&Focus=26949#Comment_26949 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:59:44 -0800 PubUltraStar
Here is the my version of the roll-stabilization rig using the GS-1 servos and parts from Brooxes.





FYI, The rig wasn't level when taking those pics, as I was too lazy to pull out all the slip-knots. I configured the GoPro HD Hero to use the 720p, 60 frames per second mode, and turned on the "KAV" rig. Outside of a few jitters, it's not nearly as nauseating as other kite videos I've seen or even tried myself. Slowing the video down to half speed without losing any resolution make the HD Hero a cool little camera. I didn't even try to use the intervelometer, as I really wanted to focus on video. I need to do some tweaks to the rig, and get it balanced a little more. However, I'm pretty impressed with the initial results and this will be fun little camera with something cool to capture video.

HD footage of initial flight
I removed the audio, as the sound of the servos goin nuts was annoying. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2424&page=gopro-hd-hero&Focus=26914#Comment_26914 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2424&page=gopro-hd-hero&Focus=26914#Comment_26914 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:17 -0800 PubUltraStar
There is a built in intervelometer which can capture 5mp images at 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals. However, the real test for this bad-boy will be HD video. It has a 60 frames per second 720p option, which I am dying to try out on my new roll stabilization rig with the GS-1 servos. Unfortunately, there is no wind in the forecast this weekend. It will also do full 1080p HD video and I ordered a ton of different mounts. It weighs 5.9oz in the waterproof housing. If anyone is interested, I can post pics when I get home later. Hopefully, roll stabilization video testing in the next week or so.

http://www.goprocamera.com/index.php?area=2&productid=33 ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2423&page=camera-hacking&Focus=26897#Comment_26897 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2423&page=camera-hacking&Focus=26897#Comment_26897 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:44:53 -0800 tgran Frankencamera? The in-camera post processing isn't very interesting really -- but open source, scripting, part swapping, possible additional sensors, direct RC link, etc. is more so.

Or steal Ricoh's source code and email it to Ukrainian hackers :)

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I just had an SD870 apart. The lens assembly and sensor are basically one unit with two flexible tethers. I was thinking about ways to mount it in different ways (i.e. an array of two-four SD870 lens assemblies with nearly adjacent sensors). However, I think the drivers for focus, zoom, aperture, nd filter, ccd have to be different for different assemblies. Probably little possible swapping of lens assemblies -- even amongst different powershots. ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2423&page=camera-hacking&Focus=26895#Comment_26895 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2423&page=camera-hacking&Focus=26895#Comment_26895 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:27:52 -0800 benedict
Canon uses CMOS detectors. Typically these have the amplifier and ADC electronics built into them. So basically they're an addressable digital device. I know Canon's DSLRs and compact cameras all use the DIGIC family of processors. I haven't opened up a Canon PowerShot, but I did get to watch some of the conversion of the DSLRs to infrared.

What are the chances that the detectors on a DSLR and a PowerShot have the same pinouts on their cable?

Here's my "what if" thought: Get something like an A590, disassemble it, and repackage as much as possible into a new box, minus the lens and detector assembly. Plug in a full size or a cropped sensor format detector and see if the camera will read it out. If it will, stick a wide angle lens on it. Voila (plus some hand-waving): a full-frame wide-angle camera that'll run CHDK, designed specifically for KAP.

My guess is this idea would probably die at the first question: I doubt the cables for the two detectors even look remotely the same, much less have the same pinout. But it's a thought. (Ok, so it's Ricoh's thought, but it's a cool thought!)

Tom ]]> http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2422&page=new-kap-camera-casio-exg1&Focus=26892#Comment_26892 http://steel.ced.berkeley.edu/cris/kap/discuss/comments.php?DiscussionID=2422&page=new-kap-camera-casio-exg1&Focus=26892#Comment_26892 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:40:04 -0800 Wind Watcher
Highlights:

- Rugged - water proof to 3 meters, shock-resistant for drops of up to 2.13 meters
- Built in Interval shooting down to 10 seconds between shots
- Light weight - 124 g (no battery)
- Reasonable 12.1MP sensor

See details here: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09111801casioexg1.asp#specs

A few cons....no CHDK ... :-)

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