All About The Lights, No Darkness

This is a parody song I created for my 2014 show. It was an idea a buddy of mine and I had, and I was able to put it together. This particular song won 3rd place int he towns Christmas Light Contest (Creative Category). I really enjoyed working with this song, as it is a catchy tune. This is a perfect song for a good light show. I wrote the parody lyrics, and created a Papagayo file to make it easy to use with a singing character. Yes, I am selling these files, as it took a significant amount of time to create and sequence. I am willing to share some of my content, but not when I have put as much work into it as I have, with the singing character parts. Information and sequences for the Candy Cane Pixel Arches can be found here:

Behind the scenes video of show

Files in download: LOR Sequence File LOR Clipboard file (Vocals Only) Papagayo Voice Export (.DAT) File Papagayo File Lyrics Sheet (PDF and ODT) Audio Files (MP3 and WAV)

Download Sequences --- $20 --- --------------------------------------------- Download Audio Only Free A link to download will be emailed within 24 hours.

Zenmuse and CAM Port Pinouts

ZENMUSE Pinout H3-3D Pin Function 1 CANL 2 CANH 3 GND 4 GND 5 + Power 6 + Power 7 Video GND 8 Video In

CAM Port Pin Function 1 Video Out 2 Video GND 3 + Power 4 GND 5 6

Template Airport Notification of UAS Flight

This is a template that I have for noticing airports of UAS activity. It is advisable to send something like this 24 hours in advance of a planned flight.

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Dear Scott:

I am notifying you that I will be operating a UAS/UAV in close proximity to _____ airport next week. I am notifying you per the FAA guidelines found here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft/

The flight will be on _____, June __ between __ and __ local. We will be above _____ which is approximately ___ miles East of the airport. The UAV will remain below 400’ AGL as measured from the launch point. If weather or other circumstances require us to reschedule, I’ll notify you either by email or by calling _____.

I’ve listed my cellphone number below if you need to contact me.

Thanks,

(___) ___-____

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Additionally, use http://airnav.com to get contact information for airports. Or visit the management office and make a new friend.

Long Exposure Time Lapse with a GoPro

Save the text below into a text file called "autoexec.ash", and place them onto the SD Card. Upon power up, the GoPro will start taking Long Exposure pictures in Time Lapse mode. Just push and hold the power button between exposures to stop the script and power it off.

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t app appmode photo
sleep 1
t ia2 -ae still_exp 100 55 55
sleep 1
t app button shutter PR
sleep 6
d:\autoexec.ash
REBOOT yes

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The script above is a 6 Second Exposure at ISO100.

Explanation:

t app appmode photo
sleep 1
t ia2 -ae still_exp P X Y
sleep 1
t app button shutter PR
sleep A
d:\autoexec.ash
REBOOT yes



Key:

P: ISO

X: Exposure time

Y: Iris (exposure time)

A: timelapse interval

Ref:

http://chernowii.com/gopro-longexp

Value (number to write in hack file)	Exposure Time (seconds)
1	8
23	7
55	6
85	5
120	4
180	3
255	2
400	1

I have made many scripts, so you can pick a prebuilt one, and copy that one script to the SD card. Here is the download link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mwhgtqnmwqe9s99/GoPro%20Long%20Exposure%20Scripts.zip?dl=0

Replace the GoPro Ribbon Cable with a Socket Connector

I felt I was having to be extremely cautious with the ribbon cable on my H3-3D Gimble, every time I needed to get to the memory card on the GoPro. After doing some research, I found a connector modification to go through the connector on the back of the GoPro to achieve the save desired function (Power and Video Out). This is where I found the socket connector: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NLA33KA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

Remove the two screws, and the sticker across the back.  The back plate should come off.

While looking from the back, gently flip the plastic tab up, to remove the ribbon from the socket.

Insert the ribbon from the connector with the blue support tab on the top, make sure the ribbon is seated all the way. Flip the tab down to secure.

Angle the connector into place, and it should snap into the slot. Put the black sticker back on across the back, and re-attach the plate. Now you don't have to worry about tearing off the ribbon cable before your next flight.

DJI Phantom Controller Stickers

Original Controller

The original controller that came with the Phantom is perfectly functional, but I didn't like keeping the paper wrapper on while flying. I was worried about it getting messed up, or in the way. I thought there must be better way to have the same information.

I took off the paper, but I didn't like not having the useful information available to me, especially if I wanted to let someone else fly my Quadcopter. I found a lot of stickers online, but the ones from UAVStickers.com seems to be the best quality, and design. I found these on Amazon.com

Controller with the factory paper removed.

Sticker set from UAVStickers.com

Applying stickers

I recommend using a pin/needle of some kind to minimize the oils from your fingers getting on the adhesive, so they will last a very long time. I cleaned the plastic with alcohol wipes first, and let it dry before applying stickers. Bellow is the controller with the stickers attached, and it looks great.

Controller with stickers

Back of DJI Phantom v2.0 Controller

Wildflowers in the IWV

Goldfields with Owens Peak in distance

With over 4 inches of rain between Nov 1st 2014 and March 1st 2015, the area is seeing quite a bit of flowers, especially when our yearly total of rain is around 5 inches. Take a drive behind the college and you will see many great flowers. The area is predominantly Goldfield, but you will also see the Desert Dandelion on the edges of roads/trails all over the area. Blue Lacy Phacelia is seen near the bases of the creosote bushes. Another great area to visit is the canyons near the brewery. Short Canyon has brought some small fields of California Poppies, as well as a few other flowers. Please remember as you go check out the flowers, do not pick them. They cannot leave seeds for next season when picked.

Desert Dandelion Along roads/trails, all over the valley	Coreopsis	Blue Lacy Phacelia Behind and near the college
Blue Gilia Found in Short Canyon	California Poppy Found in Short Canyon	Yellow Primrose Found below Short Canyon
Red Maids	Big White Primrose Found in Short Canyon, but not many	Brown-eyed Primrose Found below Short Canyon
 Coreopsis and Fiddleneck with Ridgecrest in distance	Goldfields with a Blue Phacelia	Looking South behind College

A big Thank You goes to Janet Westbrook as she helped me to identify the names of these great flowers.