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ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Power Requirements

September 7, 2021 Patrick Gilfeather

The last section was a design introduction of a data logging system and its operation. This section will cover the power requirement of that system starting with each of its components. Datasheets are the primary source for this information. Having enough power to operate the system for the duration of flight is the essential goal. If power loss occurs midway in flight, there is a chance that all data will be lost. Here is list of the components and the…

ESP-32 Flight Datalogger – Design Intro

August 31, 2021 Patrick Gilfeather

After the earlier BLE beacon project was shelved due to its limitations, it seemed a good fit as an onboard data logger onboard a remote controlled plane. This data logging function could be expanded for other uses due to its light weight, inexpensive, and highly mobile features. The ESP32-Cam module would still be the mainstay of the entire design, mostly due to the built-in microSD storage. The camera module was removed since it would not be used. Even though the…

Limits of Search and Rescue

July 31, 2021 Patrick Gilfeather

Last year I lost a remote control plane that had a 1080p video camera onboard. The loss was largely due to not following flight procedures. It was the result of a combination of factors that could have been avoided. Once I realized that the plane was no longer responding to controls, it was too late. All I could do was watch as it slipped behind objects on the horizon. Searching for the plane was out of the question due to…

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Autonomous Computational Machines – From Cloud To Chip

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