At 09:14 PM 4/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: >MacMissile, I like :-) > >Few questions? > >1. If I do make a "MacMissile" - what is the smallest 68k logic board? I >don't want the rocket to be too wide (and hopefully this small logic board >will be cheap in case it explodes :-P)
I'd think a compact. OTOH, the Quadra605/Performa 475's are pretty small. Are you custom-building the casing? Don't forget to make room for "peripheral" equipment - some shock padding, mounting, etc. Come to think of it, reading question 2 below, how about a 1xx-series Powerbook? >2. How can I manage the voltage from a battery? See above. I've got a 150 with a bad spot on the screen.... > 2. use an I/O gadget, and a radio transmitter ( e.g. a mobile phone) in the > > MacMissile(tm). On the ground, the SE/30 also uses a mobile phone to > > send/recieve the data to/from the gadget. Basically, you extend the serial > > cable by going wireless. > >Anyone know where I can find a transmitter that will work with the serial >port in this setup? You'd actually be suprised what can be don4 with an R/C controller - if nothing else, find one to do a backup ejection/recovery system (standard HPR proceedure.) Oh, one other place you may want to look for infoL: http://groups.google.com - look for rec.models.rockets. (If you don't have a news server with your ISP, that is.) Google has the advantage of being able to search the usenet archive, as well... HTH, Eric -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Replacement Apple CDROMs from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 PPC 5400/200Mhz 16/1.6GB/CD/ENET/L2 $119, 5+ for $99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
