There was Wednesday night from the south but not Thursday. Didn't seem to deter the local baseball game in the park. That's the problem with launching in the evening. People using the park for sports and stuff. What's up with that...Dude, weren't there thunderstorms going off yesterday?
I cancelled mowing my lawn. Built a BB III instead.
Looks like a fun day despite the weather.The good thing about videos shot in low light conditions is that you can really see the orange flames in the exhaust of BP motors.
Looks like you picked up a new rocketeer.
Heh.
I had exactly the same thoughts!I didn't know Estes made sparkies.
Spectacular.
Appreciate it. I liked your video too.I had exactly the same thoughts!
that was really cool!
I saw the LoadStar up, and then saw B6-4 (single stage config) and went, “whooo, glad he’s not going two stage at night”....... then I see it rigged for two stage. I assume you FOUND the booster although with no lights I figured it’d be a challenge.
once you get night flying tuned in, an onboard camera might be pretty cool!
Thanks again for posting these, I really look forward to seeing what you guys are up to!
Is it only 30? If so that's a bummer, but sample footage I've seen does look pretty good for $30.I was told that the cam shoots in 60fps (but they lied).
Bummer.I got my Astrocam I bought from AC Supply for $30. Also got my first 2021 Estes catalog from them which I find ironic.
I was told that the cam shoots in 60fps (but they lied).
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Exactly. After fiddling with it for a bit, it started working again. I'm worried that it'll start working again when Estes gets it and mail it back to me.Makes you wonder how it'll hold up to the rigors of launch and recovery.
Cheap electronics.
(I should talk. I have a cheap $9 key fob camera).
I have 21 flights on one, including several with incomplete ‘chute deployments. It took me awhile to figure out how to get a 15 inch ‘chute and an FS Mini in a cloth pouch out of that BT-50 tube reliably. In fact, I have had to replace the body tube once because it’s gotten crumpled from the resulting less-than-soft landings. It’s flown on Q-Jet B4s and C12s, Estes B6s, C5s and C6s.Makes you wonder how it'll hold up to the rigors of launch and recovery.
Cheap electronics.
(I should talk. I have a cheap $9 key fob camera).
Could be. I'm trying 3 different USB chargers. I've got the blue light on and charging because it wasn't charging without the blue light on.Maybe the USB connection is sporadic. I have the same problem with my USB card reader. Have to jiggle it sometimes to get a connection with the computer.
Not sure it applies to the Estes cams. I think @georgegassaway was the source (not sure), but i did read somewhere that at least for the Keychain 808 cameras the cameras had no internal overcharging protection, the recommendation was not to leave them plugged in over 2 hours, ideally to unplug them when the “completed charging” signal was given (varies, light stops blinking, starts blinking, or turns off. Read the manuals. Of course the manuals are not in the best English, but since I speak zero Chinese, I am not in a position to complain!)Well, I turned the cam on, took a video, inserted into USB, watched video, checked the Properties, changed the date/time, save, ejected. Now the cam won't turn on and the computer doesn't acknowledge the device. Poop, Any ideas? Now I get to see how wonderful the AC Supply customer service is...
Actually, I had it plugged in but maybe the battery died. Hold on...
I have 21 flights on one, including several with incomplete ‘chute deployments. It took me awhile to figure out how to get a 15 inch ‘chute and an FS Mini in a cloth pouch out of that BT-50 tube reliably. In fact, I have had to replace the body tube once because it’s gotten crumpled from the resulting less-than-soft landings. It’s flown on Q-Jet B4s and C12s, Estes B6s, C5s and C6s.
The camera has been rock solid. Here is a Q-Jet C12-6 flight:
I took advantage of the ability to peel the sticker off the pearlescent tube to transfer it to the replacement plain white BT-50.
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