Blimpduino kit

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Needed Accesories

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FTDI Cable:

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Battery (LIPO):

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LIPO Charger:

Optional Accesories

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2.4Ghz RC Tx/Rx:

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Description

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[Note: if this product is out of stock here, you can also buy it at the Maker Shed for the same price.]

Blimpduino is the latest creation by Chris Anderson of Wired Magazine and Jordi Munoz of DIY Drones.

The Blimpduino kit is a very low cost, open source, autonomous blimp kit. It consists of an Arduino-based blimp controller board with on-board infrared and ultrasonic sensors and an interface for an optional RC mode, a simple gondola with two vectoring (tilting) differential thrusters, and ground-based infrared beacon. Assembly is required, including soldering.

Please note: This kit requires Helium for blimp envelope (not included, but available at Target and party stores, alone with florists), a 7.4 Lipo battery and charger, a 9V battery, and an FTDI cable for programming. Also you can expand its capabilities by adding a remote control unit if desired.

You can add the RC unit and LiPo and charger by choosing the options above. The RC unit is a 4 channel 2.4 Mhz Hobbyking HK-T4A unit. The Lipo is a a Rhino 460mah battery and the charger is a Turnigy 3-4 cell balancing charger with 12v DC leads (add your own AC adapter if you want to charge at home)

More information at Blimpduino.com

Features
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Features

17 grams, with ultrasonic and IR sensors.
Controls two motors and one vectoring servo.
Built-in RC compatibility (can read two RC channels--throttle and steering)
Designed for a 7.4v LiPo battery; has an automatic power cut-off at low voltage to protect the battery
What's included:
Blimpduino board, with all SMD parts already soldered on
Other through-hole components, to be soldered by user (easy)
A simple laser-cut plastic platform for the board, battery, optional RC receiver, and motor components
A servo, gears and motor shaft for the vectoring (thrust tilting) function
Two motors and props
One IR ground beacon
52" mylar envelope
Additional required items:
7.4v LiPo battery and charger
9v battery for ground beacon
Helium
FTDI cable for programming
Optional items:
RC transmitter and receiver

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