From tweeks at rackspace.com  Fri Mar  2 08:48:55 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Tweeks)
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 09:48:55 -0500
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] Great new mini-cam for Rockets, Biking, etc
Message-ID: <201203020948.55495.tweeks@rackspace.com>

This great little METAL housing bullet/USB cam (out of China) is great for 
continuous video recording... but best of all it's LESS than $30!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2P_mxRWiY

Available from multiple sources, but this is the only one I found:
http://www.meritline.com/ultra-small-flashlight-spycam-spy-camera-video-digital---p-60296.aspx?source=fghdac

compared to similar dash/helmet cams which go for $130-200! A friend of mine 
here at Rackspace just picked one up.. I think I might too. :)

Bob.. what was the link for the little rocket cam that you used in this video?
	
http://nrvr.org/photos/2011-09-10-11_NRVR-VAST-Launch-WEB/2011-09-10-11_nrvr-vast-launch/dscf6298m_flv.jpeg.html

Tweeks

From bob.schoner at gmail.com  Fri Mar  2 09:01:17 2012
From: bob.schoner at gmail.com (Bob Schoner)
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:01:17 -0500
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] Great new mini-cam for Rockets, Biking, etc
In-Reply-To: <201203020948.55495.tweeks@rackspace.com>
References: <201203020948.55495.tweeks@rackspace.com>
Message-ID: <CADyL2kiCoATjVMS0-MLxSmCTeWHgyX1Wrzyrdr_d6wp=6cm_-w@mail.gmail.com>

Tweeks,

Cool and thanks for forwarding this info.  Also reminds me that I owe you
at least one email reply.
The camera I have that created the video is a Booster Vision Gearcam DVR,
http://www.boostervision.com/cart/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=124

Honestly it worked fine and I am convinced that except for getting slammed
into a wall at a pinewood derby race, it would have held up fine. It had
decent video for a $60 video cam.  I really want to get the hi-def Gear Cam
but it's $200 and now shows as out of stock so that will have to wait for a
while.  As for value, you can't beat $30.  I'd get one just to check it out.
I got a larger HD cam for Christmas but can't remember the make or model
right now.

Thanks again


On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Tweeks <tweeks at rackspace.com> wrote:

> This great little METAL housing bullet/USB cam (out of China) is great for
> continuous video recording... but best of all it's LESS than $30!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2P_mxRWiY
>
> Available from multiple sources, but this is the only one I found:
>
> http://www.meritline.com/ultra-small-flashlight-spycam-spy-camera-video-digital---p-60296.aspx?source=fghdac
>
> compared to similar dash/helmet cams which go for $130-200! A friend of
> mine
> here at Rackspace just picked one up.. I think I might too. :)
>
> Bob.. what was the link for the little rocket cam that you used in this
> video?
>
>
> http://nrvr.org/photos/2011-09-10-11_NRVR-VAST-Launch-WEB/2011-09-10-11_nrvr-vast-launch/dscf6298m_flv.jpeg.html
>
> Tweeks
> _______________________________________________
> NRVR mailing list
> NRVR at nrvr.org
> http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr
>
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From tweeks at rackspace.com  Fri Mar  2 09:01:50 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Thomas Weeks)
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:01:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] Great new mini-cam for Rockets, Biking, etc
In-Reply-To: <201203020948.55495.tweeks@rackspace.com>
References: <201203020948.55495.tweeks@rackspace.com>
Message-ID: <1330700510.43716182@apps.rackspace.com>

Here's another place that has them for $25:
http://www.airaccent.com/d011-torch-shaped-hd-digital-video-camera-vehicle-dvr-black-p-29514.html

Keep in mind.. they come out of China and will take like 2-3 weeks to receive them.  I may be placing an order if anyone wants to piggy back on my order. Just let me know. :)

Tweeks


"Tweeks" <tweeks at rackspace.com> said:

> This great little METAL housing bullet/USB cam (out of China) is great for
> continuous video recording... but best of all it's LESS than $30!
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2P_mxRWiY
> 
> Available from multiple sources, but this is the only one I found:
> http://www.meritline.com/ultra-small-flashlight-spycam-spy-camera-video-digital---p-60296.aspx?source=fghdac
> 
> compared to similar dash/helmet cams which go for $130-200! A friend of mine
> here at Rackspace just picked one up.. I think I might too. :)
> 
> Bob.. what was the link for the little rocket cam that you used in this video?
> 
> http://nrvr.org/photos/2011-09-10-11_NRVR-VAST-Launch-WEB/2011-09-10-11_nrvr-vast-launch/dscf6298m_flv.jpeg.html
> 
> Tweeks
> _______________________________________________
> NRVR mailing list
> NRVR at nrvr.org
> http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr
> 




From tweeks at rackspace.com  Sun Mar  4 23:20:57 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Thomas Weeks)
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:20:57 -0500
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] Great new mini-cam for Rockets, Biking, etc
In-Reply-To: <1330700510.43716182@apps.rackspace.com>
References: <201203020948.55495.tweeks@rackspace.com>
	<1330700510.43716182@apps.rackspace.com>
Message-ID: <201203050020.57874.tweeks@rackspace.com>

I ordered a couple extra (and cheap 4G microSD cards). If anyone wants one, 
just let me know. They're on a slow boat from China.. so will probably not be 
here until the end of the month.

Tweeks

On Friday, March 02, 2012 10:01:50 am Thomas Weeks wrote:
> Here's another place that has them for $25:
> http://www.airaccent.com/d011-torch-shaped-hd-digital-video-camera-vehicle-
> dvr-black-p-29514.html
> 
> Keep in mind.. they come out of China and will take like 2-3 weeks to
> receive them.  I may be placing an order if anyone wants to piggy back on
> my order. Just let me know. :)
> 
> Tweeks
> 
> "Tweeks" <tweeks at rackspace.com> said:
> > This great little METAL housing bullet/USB cam (out of China) is great
> > for continuous video recording... but best of all it's LESS than $30!
> > 
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2P_mxRWiY
> > 
> > Available from multiple sources, but this is the only one I found:
> > http://www.meritline.com/ultra-small-flashlight-spycam-spy-camera-video-d
> > igital---p-60296.aspx?source=fghdac
> > 
> > compared to similar dash/helmet cams which go for $130-200! A friend of
> > mine here at Rackspace just picked one up.. I think I might too. :)
> > 
> > Bob.. what was the link for the little rocket cam that you used in this
> > video?
> > 
> > http://nrvr.org/photos/2011-09-10-11_NRVR-VAST-Launch-WEB/2011-09-10-11_n
> > rvr-vast-launch/dscf6298m_flv.jpeg.html
> > 
> > Tweeks
> > _______________________________________________
> > NRVR mailing list
> > NRVR at nrvr.org
> > http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr
> 
> _______________________________________________
> NRVR mailing list
> NRVR at nrvr.org
> http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr
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From tweeks at rackspace.com  Thu Mar  8 12:10:40 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Tweeks)
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:10:40 -0500
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] Steve, the L3 guy... please contact us! :)
Message-ID: <201203081310.40850.tweeks@rackspace.com>

Hey Steve.. 
If you're on-list, can you please contact us? We want to get to know you 
better and introduce you to some people. :)

Just send us an email at:
	officers at nrvr dot 0rg

Thanks!

Tweeks

From tweeksjunk2 at theweeks.org  Sun Mar 11 01:08:16 2012
From: tweeksjunk2 at theweeks.org (Thomas Weeks)
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:08:16 -0500
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] Intro to High Power Rockets
Message-ID: <201203110308.17050.tweeksjunk2@theweeks.org>

Someone recently asked me, 
	"Tweeks.. how do I 'graduate' from fun little model rockets to these
	 big ones that I've seen fly at some of these local NRVR launches?"

For those who are wanting to "graduate to", or even just dabble in High Power 
rocketry, these are a couple of really nice little videos (from Apogee) on the 
ins and outs of "Level-1" HP rocketry and certification:

	Intro to Level 1 Certification Rockets
	http://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocketry_Videos/Rocketry_Video_60.asp


and then a really nice nine part video series on how to construct high power 
rockets, from beginning to end:

	Building Your First High Power Rocket - Part 1
	http://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocketry_Videos/Rocketry_Video_61.asp


both of these make for a really of useful set of starter videos to help those 
interested in moving a bit beyond the basic Estes model rockets of our 
childhood.

Bob.. do you have any similar resources that you would recommend?

Tweeks
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From jbwillia at math.vt.edu  Thu Mar 15 13:25:57 2012
From: jbwillia at math.vt.edu (Ben Williams)
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:25:57 -0400
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] hello all
Message-ID: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>

Hello all
I am Ben Williams a long time rocket hobbyist and a local ham

From tweeks at rackspace.com  Mon Mar 19 10:27:42 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Thomas Weeks)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:27:42 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] hello all
In-Reply-To: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>
References: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>
Message-ID: <1332170862.66393101@apps.rackspace.com>

Welcome Ben!

I am recently rocket L1 certified and HAM certified myself.. and have some related interests.

I've been asking around, and it seems that we have several Rocket+HAM guys in the group (including VT's own Dr. Shinpaugh). ?Here he is with a pic of his giant pyramid from an NRVR/VT/VAST launch last year:
http://nrvr.org/photos/2011-09-10-11_NRVR-VAST-Launch-WEB/2011-09-10-11_nrvr-vast-launch/img_0673.jpeg.html

Anyway.. both he and I are interested in putting a HAM based APRS/packet gear in some of our larger rockets for real time GPS tracking as well as telemetry data and connectivity (for various fun things).

Have you played much with APRS of X25/packet?

Some of the stuff I've looked at includes:
http://www.bigredbee.com/
http://www.ke7fiv.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:rocket-tracking&catid=55:rocket-tracking&Itemid=64
http://info.aprs.net/index.php?title=Kenwood_TH-D7
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communications/Amateur_Radio/Amateur_Radio_Retired/TH-D7A(G)


What were YOU interested in doing? ?

Tweeks


"Ben Williams" <jbwillia at math.vt.edu> said:

> Hello all
> I am Ben Williams a long time rocket hobbyist and a local ham
> _______________________________________________
> NRVR mailing list
> NRVR at nrvr.org
> http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr
> 




From me2112 at cox.net  Mon Mar 19 13:00:38 2012
From: me2112 at cox.net (Eric Brown)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:00:38 -0400
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] February Launch Video
In-Reply-To: <1332170862.66393101@apps.rackspace.com>
References: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>
	<1332170862.66393101@apps.rackspace.com>
Message-ID: <F5371D50A2984A719138BF15DECFA881@Mine>

Tweeks,

Where can I send my video of the February launch, so you can add it to the 
website.  If you know of a way to send large files, I can send an iso image 
of the disk.

Eric 


From tweeks at rackspace.com  Tue Mar 20 09:10:33 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Thomas Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:10:33 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] February Launch Video
In-Reply-To: <F5371D50A2984A719138BF15DECFA881@Mine>
References: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>
	<1332170862.66393101@apps.rackspace.com> 
	<F5371D50A2984A719138BF15DECFA881@Mine>
Message-ID: <1332252633.929921855@apps.rackspace.com>

Hit me up off-list. ?I have a upload directions and a special "upload account" on the nrvr server.

Like wise.. if anyone ever has content they would like to contribute to have placed on the NRVR server, just let me know and I'll send you the upload directions.

Tweeks

"Eric Brown" <me2112 at cox.net> said:

> Tweeks,
> 
> Where can I send my video of the February launch, so you can add it to the
> website. ?If you know of a way to send large files, I can send an iso image
> of the disk.
> 
> Eric
> 
> _______________________________________________
> NRVR mailing list
> NRVR at nrvr.org
> http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr
> 




From David.Bjurman-Birr at microsoft.com  Thu Mar 15 13:28:53 2012
From: David.Bjurman-Birr at microsoft.com (David Bjurman-Birr)
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:28:53 +0000
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] hello all
In-Reply-To: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>
References: <4F623435.6070506@math.vt.edu>
Message-ID: <C77CE228CD7B964EA9BEF6ACDE254DF6264819A9@SN2PRD0310MB358.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Hi Ben!

I'm a dad and short-term hobbyist that primarily likes to launch rockets with the kids.  I've only done the little rockets so far; however, maybe we'll try something bigger this summer.


David Bjurman-Birr |?Sr. Program Manager
Microsoft Certified Master | Exchange Program / MCA Program
Tel: +1 (425) 722-8529
David.Bjurman-Birr at microsoft.com
The Master Program Blog

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From: nrvr-bounces at nrvr.org [mailto:nrvr-bounces at nrvr.org] On Behalf Of Ben Williams
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 2:26 PM
To: nrvr at nrvr.org
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] hello all

Hello all
I am Ben Williams a long time rocket hobbyist and a local ham _______________________________________________
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http://nrvr.org/mailman/listinfo/nrvr







From tweeks at rackspace.com  Thu Mar 29 17:00:14 2012
From: tweeks at rackspace.com (Tweeks)
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:00:14 -0400
Subject: [NRV Rocketry] REFRESH: Interested in medium-high power rocketry,
	or getting L1 certified?
Message-ID: <201203291800.15307.tweeks@rackspace.com>

I just had someone ask me (off list) about getting into the high power side of 
rocketry, and it seems the links I sent out 5-8 months ago have now expired, 
so just I went out and refreshed them all below for you all.

For those wanting to really dig and and learn more about High Power Rocketry, 
check out these useful High Power/Level-1 videos:

	Intro to Level 1 Certification Rockets
	http://www.apogeerockets.com/Advanced_Construction_Videos/Rocketry_Video_60

	Building Your First High Power Rocket - Part 1
	http://www.apogeerockets.com/Advanced_Construction_Videos/Rocketry_Video_61

If you're thinking about certification though, you'll first need to join 
either the TRA or NAR:
	TRA: http://www.tripoli.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=77&tabid=38
	NAR: http://www.nar.org/NARjoin.html


Medium-High Power:
If you don't want to get certified JUST yet, but DO want to start getting into 
medium power, with maybe high power in your future -- then pick yourself up a 
good starter rocket with a 29mm motor mount that will let you fly with F, G 
and later H motors (for certification flights):
http://www.rocketreviews.com/madcow-rocketry-honest-john-fiberglass-by-tim-doll.html
http://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Kits/Skill_Level_3_Kits/Blue_Phenix_Jr._Rocket_Kit
http://www.rocketreviews.com/locprecision-onyx--by-alex-jordan.html
http://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Kits/Skill_Level_3_Kits/Little_John
(28mm or 29mm w/adapter)
And you'll be on your way to HP Rocket certification!

*NOTE: Getting something that flies on both F/G and H motors will allow you to 
fly it all you want with readily available F/G motors that you can buy 
yourself from the local hobby store, and then when you're ready to "certify" 
Level-1, come to an NRVR launch and one of the NRVR/TRA officers can help you 
fill out your certification paper work and get your your first HP H-level 
motor to certify on (just give us advance notice: rso at nrvr.org) and you'll 
be on your way into the world of certified High Power Rocketry!

And as always, if you have a question there are some really smart, old school 
rocket guys on this list.  And chances are, if you have a question, there's 
probably 3-4 other people on the list wondering the same thing, so ask away!

Tweeks
NRVR Founder


