That's pretty much the coolest toy ever.
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That's pretty much the coolest toy ever.
Tomorrow should be fun at I-street. Weather looks like it will cooperate. Low winds, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Particle
So, who else is riding tomorrow? Motionboy may make a showing. Bagtagley? A last gasp for Jayfrizzo? Bueller?
Can't wait to see the stuff you get out of this. How loud is that thing? I predict quite a few people freaking out once you actually start following them.
80db at 10ft. Sounds like a weedwip with a smooth muffler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big E
I will not be closer than 50ft from anyone. Or further if anyone is uncomfortable with it.
Yes, but I am considering buying an electric of the same size. Only drawback is very expensive batteries and short flight times (10 minutes). But 10 minutes is really plenty of time per shoot. You just need multiple battery packs to be productive.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Witherspoon
The electrics are VERY quiet. Just blades wacking in the wind and the sound of the electric motor. They are also smoother on the vibration issue. Less tuning, etc.
I'll be there to spectate and maybe hit some jumps for fun....but don't put me down for the athlete list. I just wanna watch and I wuz going to be there anyways.
Game on.
Just did a test flight. No vibes. Heli running good. Remote downlink is ready to go with sun shade.
Not sure how long all the batteries will last on the accessory stuff, but should be long enough to get plenty of shooting in.
I'll be there around 5 or 5:30 tonight.
Cool - I'll try to be there by 5:30-45.
I'm afraid I'm out for this one. I've got a sick-gnar, extreme birthing class to hit up tonight. Should be pretty intense.
I'm looking forward to seeing some footage, though. Also, anybody I-Streeting other days this week? I need to get out.
Damn radio that controls the camera mount was acting on it's own, so it was not usable. I did get some basic footage that I will post tomorrow or the next day.
Today proved that it will take me several more months to get dialed. Both in flying and all the electronic stuff.
In due time.
I couldn't figure out how to ride until you guys left anyway, so it's all good. Good to see everyone up there and cool seeing the heli fly!
Wow. That's pretty cool. Talk about an expensive project! Good luck on debugging it. Sounds very complicated...lots of variables.
So I admit, I am a helicam ship groupie. I rushed home, grabbed the dog and the camera, and flew up to I-Street to watch it fly (watching guys jump bikes farther than I'd ever even dream of was also cool, by the way).
A few pics from tonight
Trackhead and his ship:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...li_4307_02.jpg
The heli is very cool to watch fly, and I like the pink styling:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...li_4307_03.jpg
Heli and biker:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...li_4307_12.jpg
Very cool stuff. I am glad Mrs. Trackhead is very understanding, because I can't wait to see what you can do with this baby in the future.
Gawd damn! I look like a typical RC geek now. Looks like I have a big ol' beer belly. I just might, but I think tomorrow morning will take care of that.;)
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u...li_4307_02.jpg
Particle, are you in Columbus, or SLC?
Or Both?
Isn't your wife doing a residency, or something? I am confused!
Not at I-street proper, just simple stuff for my inferior flying skills.
Frame grab of Long Duck Dong slutting, and risking life and limb for the flying machete.
http://fritzrips.com/Gallery1/albums...607/Image0.jpg
LMAO!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Trackhead
Good luck today. Can't wait to hear/see the TR.
I want to see the film of Long Duck Dong. I'm pretty sure there was air under one of his tires at some point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trackhead
And ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by tradygirl
Here it is:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81874
Don't get your hopes too high though. To be honest, I thought this day was never going to be discussed again. :redface: , fun morning anyway.
Damn that entire peanut gallery was maggots?? Crazy. I saw you guys hitting the XC-follow cam, LDD looked like he had rocket boosters on his feet - don't think I've ever seen a bike go uphill that fast!
JoshP - your heli and biker shot is me.
W - I'm in both places at once ;) I'm in SLC through next week, then I'm going to be about 80% of my time in Columbus, but still back in SLC for around a week each month. Will probably leave a bike in SLC for playtime :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
You'll see that in the vid in a couple hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Particle
Awww! But the vid will reveal how crappy I was riding! The still photo actually looks kinda cool... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trackhead
Hey, at least you weren't sessioning a jump with a twelve year old who had a department store bike. (When he fell I gave him a noogie and kicked dirt in his face, that was fun.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Particle
Short, low rez, 6.5mb, windows media, 2 minutes.
Still a little wobble in the camera mount at times. No cameraman cause my system isn't dialed yet, so tracking subjects was a guessing situation. Repetitive riding by Long Duck Dong, thanks, I need practice tracking. Haven't ever tracked anyone until yesterday.
www.fritzrips.com/FritzripsRandomVids/Bike.wmv
Nice! That thing has some awesome potential. I'm impressed by how steady/little vibration there is in the shots...
Did the "Trackhead is looking very RC geekish in this one" pic make it in :fm:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trackhead
Cool vid.
And holy crap, somebody's been doing some digging at I st.
I saw it! LDD got some sick air on that bunnie hop.Quote:
Originally Posted by maniloff
There is vibe at times, you just can see it with the low rez. I need a gyro on the cam mount to get more of that out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Particle
Long, slow process, but should be dialed in by the end of the summer.
Ass-slap with no rear suspension is soooo sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by tradygirl
You have until the end of april:fm:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trackhead