Balloon Update

I received the switching regulator for the camera power. I started to work on the program for the camera. The plan is to have the program when started to wait a few minutes (to close up the capsule), then beep a few times and start a 3 or so min movie (to record the launch). Then it will go through its loop of taking pictures and short movies.

After I get the program working and finalized I'll run it for as long as the batteries last as a duration test.

Mark got confirmation from the FAA that since we are under 4 pounds we are exempt from most of the FAA part 101 rules concerning un-manned balloons - i.e. we don't need a radar reflector, multiple cut down devices, or need to file a 'Notice to Airmen' with the FAA. So that makes everything easier.

We plan on trying to construct the actual payload container Saturday. This should give us the final weight (if we get the parachute by then...)

We are looking at a tentative launch date of next Saturday (June 13th).