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"Track View" Part 2
An update to my track view camera project.
Camera Sync
An important part of the system is having all the cameras taking photos at exactly the same time. The GoPro HD cameras have a "Hero Bus" connector in the back, this is used to connect accessories like extra battery, LCD screen, and crucially a 3D Sync cable.
After a bit...
> blog/diy-streetview2/
"Track View" Part 1
For ages I've wanted to build a portable "Street view" rig that I can use to image some of the walking/tramping tracks around New Zealand
I've ordered 5 GoPro Hero Naked cameras to build a rig similar to the one described on diy-streetview.org/. As an itervalometer I'm using an Arduino compatible Seeeduino-Stalker.
Connected to the...
> blog/diy-streetview1/
Holux GPSlim236 connecting to Arduino
I recently replaced my Holux GPSlim236 with a Holux M-1000, so I decided to work out how to connect the 236 to an Arduino.
Initially I pulled it apart and found the 7 test points on the left of the board. These turned out to be a serial interface, from top to bottom:
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Ground
RTS
CTS
TXD
RXD
? - maybe power in?...
> blog/gpslim236_arduino/
6 Surf Lifeguards Live Tracker
Over the past 34 days, 6 Surf Lifeguards have completed the first complete circumnavigation of New Zealand in Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs).
Back in December I bumped into team member Ash Matuschka at a Mercury engine maintenance. I'd already checkout out the website and it mentioned live tracking, so I had to ask how it as going to be done...
> work/6surflifeguards/