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Many things to report: Hunter Gatherer mission launched, Chief Willy Underfoot reconstruction underway

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ctruett
on July 9, 2008 6:32 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
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Much has happened since my last post. 

1. Hunter Gatherer - 
3 missions have been launched, EC, MB and DB. Talking to the mission leaders, things are going very smoothly. I'm going to try to meet with team NN tomorrow, and launch a fourth mission. I'll have to go to the studio tonight to get another vehicle mission ready.

2. Chief Willy Underfoot
I've gathered a lot of  the parts needed to resurrect the Chief. So far we've got one Arduino board, one Mac Mini, a VDIP1 chip, and a Nokia 6620 with pay as you go SIM card. I also had to find a special USB cable to connect the phone to the arduino/mac. JSD is going to need to give me some guidance from here, but at the very least I can get the phone talking to the mac. 
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A Battle Worn Chief Makes his Comeback

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ctruett
on June 19, 2008 7:03 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)


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After much thought I've decided the way to with the chief is a Mac mini. What's the point of beating myself up trying to figure out how to use a more complicated CPU when the mini will fit perfectly with plenty of room left over for Micro-controllers, sensors, devices. So I'm looking, in case anybody has one to sell. Plus I'm on scouring ebay for original mac minis.

Chief Willy's hull needs a wash and a touch up. I removed the stamp and the siteplayer module today. I should use them for some alternate project, but for now they're on ice. I also removed the old grill which is a rusted mess. I'm going to be much more particular about the insides this time, I want it to look fantastic. I'll probably paint the mini and stencil the insignia on it. Can't wait for that. Or perhaps a different treatment would be more appropriate, like a sticker.

As far as what sensors Willy will be fitted with, definitely GPS, but temperature, humidity, proximity, and light would all be interesting candidates. It will be the host server of the CBTSA website, and it should also receive messages from the Earth Rovers, and post those messages to the web. So it's going to need a dynamic DNS. Fun.

Earth Rover Communications Systems Procured

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ctruett
on June 18, 2008 11:19 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
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The Nokia 6620 is the first smartphone for the Americas market optimized for use on new high-speed EDGE networks. The powerful Symbian OS-based Series 60 platform allows for the creation of richer applications. It contains a 65K color TFT screen for viewing still images and video clips captured by the integrated VGA camera. The wide range of the newest multimedia features give Nokia 6620 owners a multitude of ways to capture, share and enjoy content.


jsd assures me this Papi will do the trick.


meeting with MT

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ctruett
on June 18, 2008 3:08 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
I was very lucky to be able to meet with my old professor (he's not actually old, he's only two years older than I am) last weekend. He had a few recommendations.

Movies:



Artist: 



Small board computers: 


Artist grants:



UFOs



Cellphones, WiFi, and Cancer


DIY Remote controlled lawnmower: EB1 Candidate

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ctruett
on June 15, 2008 2:43 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)


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I found my way to the site of Terry Creer this morning, who has build a radio controlled lawnmower by combining an electric wheelchair with a lawnmower.

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He's replaced the joystick on the wheelchair with an RC receiver, and built his own transmitter. The thing is pretty beautiful and horribly dangerous. Doesn't look like it would be too terribly expensive, certainly not more than an RC car powerful enough to carry the weight needed to be EB1. I would just leave out the lawnmower part, and replace that with the cart.

I think this direction makes a lot more sense than the RC car, because I'm not very confident those will be able to carry any weight. An electric wheelchair will be more than sufficient.

Hunter Gatherers Mission Ready

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ctruett
on June 13, 2008 5:31 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
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At long last, the fleet is prepared. Missions begin Next week.


Candidate for EB1 Mobile Vehicle

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ctruett
on June 11, 2008 4:48 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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CEN GST 7.7 Monster Truck 
The GST 7.7 has evolved from its origin "Genesis" into one of the worlds most durable Monster Trucks from years of bashing and racing on the roughest terrain. The GST is itching to be driven! Race it, bash it! Let no other monster stand in your way. Feel the confidence of strength, power, and speed when driving the GST 7.7. No other monster truck will dare get in its path. 


Availability: In Stock 

Our Price: $539.99

chat with MB about EB1 Mobile Vehicle

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ctruett
on June 10, 2008 3:30 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
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AIM IM with matt.

10:28 AM

matt: Give me an elevator pitch to get John Bruzzo on board. What's this project about?

Charles Truett: I've created my own space program to explore earth

Charles Truett: i'm building a fleet of exploratory rovers to gather data and physical samples

Charles Truett: to create my own scientific record

matt: Nice.

matt: I can sell that.

Charles Truett: John would be an engineering consultant to make my earthbase mobile and RC

Charles Truett: did i already give you my sketch?

Charles Truett: I did right?

matt: No. Just a photo.

Charles Truett: oh hold on

matt: Send it to my hotmail

Charles Truett: 

Direct Instant Message session started

10:30 AM

matt: Then I can show it to John.

Charles Truett: that's what i want

matt: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx

Charles Truett: ok, i'll send it

matt: Awesome. Gotta bolt.

Direct Instant Message session ended

Hunter Gatherer Fleet with CBTSA Insignia

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ctruett
on June 10, 2008 3:22 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
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A little fuzzy in the middle, but overall, I'm very pleased.


chat with jsd about phones for the rovers

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ctruett
on June 10, 2008 3:19 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
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AIM IM with kalamari2000.

10:02 AM

Charles Truett: http://flickr.com/photos/38891067@N00/2567715618/in/photostream/

Charles Truett: that's right bitches

Charles Truett: ok you need to give me 2 minutes of your time

kalamari2000: go

Charles Truett: i lost that auction

kalamari2000: suckasss

Charles Truett: i want to know what excactly I need to buy

kalamari2000: you need to get sniping software

Charles Truett: can i get any phone with GSM/GPRS?

Charles Truett: i'd really like one with a camera

Charles Truett: but i need to know the basic stuff i need

kalamari2000: I think this is the list

kalamari2000: N70, N90, N91, 3230, 3300, 6155, 6170, 6230, 6230i, 6235, 6255, 6260, 6630, 6650, 6670, 6680, 6681, 7270, 7600, 7610, 7700, 7710, 9300, 9500


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