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Blimpduino

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$ 119.95

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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.

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Product Description

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 party stores), 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.


More information at Blimpduino.com
 

  • 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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