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SUFO-2 Flight Recap
SUFO-2 successfully completed its flight to near space and back on 9/14/2013 and broke my goal altitude of 100,000 ft. Here’s a…
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SUFO-2 Launch Tomorrow
The second SUFO flight will occur tomorrow, September 14th, around 10am CDT. Final preparations are being made tonight for the morning launch. …
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SUFO-2 Preparations
It’s about time for the second launch of the SUFO capsule. I have dusted off the original capsule, electronics, and tracking equipment. …
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SUFO-1 Flight Recap
SUFO-1 successfully completed its flight to near space and back on 8/20/2011. A lot of work went into this flight and I’m…
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Launch Day Tomorrow
My first high altitude balloon will launch tomorrow, August 20th, at 9am CDT. Final preparations are being made tonight for the morning…
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Successful Tracking Test
I took the high altitude balloon tracking system out for a test drive in my truck. The intent was to test everything,…
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HAB Tracking Equipment
The tracking equipment for a high altitude balloon using the amateur radio frequencies is fairly straightforward. Most of the equipment can be…
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Helium Tank Hose
A critical part of launching a high altitude balloon is obviously getting the helium out of the tank and into the balloon. It…
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Ham License
I just received my official amateur radio license in the mail from the FCC. I took the Technician Class license exam on…
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Hacking a Digital Camera
I originally heard about hacking Canon digital cameras before I even knew what a high altitude balloon was. So when I started…
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HAB Electronics
The physical components of a high altitude balloon are fairly simple. The balloon lifts, the parachute brakes, and the capsule holds on…
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Near Spacecraft Supplies
The first thing I dove into when starting this project was the electronics, but the first thing I’ll discuss is the actual…
