DSLR controller is a good example of that, but most people don't even notice the gui. once they discover that they can zoom and pan that's all they think about.
the other amateur astronomers are all really sharp, but we're there to help expose the average joe/jane to science and astronomy. most people just don't really care about operating systems. it's no big thing.
there is an adapter called an OTG cable. it's like a USB with a couple of wires/pins flipped. you can make one out of a USB, but they are so cheap it's not worth it. there are a number of Apps, I like DSLR Controller the best. you'll need a canon or nikon dslr with live view. a T2i or newer is recomended.
I use an android tablet to control and display timed exposures(or digitally zoom planetary objects) with my telescope/camera at star parties. everyone always assumes it's an ipad. ipad has become a generic term for a tablet.
some of these guys have a remote setup like what you describe and would be better able to help you. https://plus.google.com/u/0/10...
My setup is like I described. I have a converted 10" Dob on an Equatorial mount that I use for astrophotography. It's not high end, but it does wonders on a budget.
maybe they should try letting people pick a level of code that they want to update to.
you could have the really overly tested stuff that doesn't break. we'll call this Stable.
then you could have the stuff that fixes the last problem, but might break something new. we'll call this Testing.
then you could have the bleeding edge stuff that you run just because you want the bragging rights of running some truly unstable shit. we'll call this Siri, Sydney or maybe Sid for short.
I was a bit skeptical when I'd first heard about this.
What I hope happens is that they start off focusing on commercial applications like parking lots and drive ways. That will give the technology time mature and the price to come down.
otherwise yeah, I suspect we'll be rebuilding a lot of roads as they work the real world bugs out.
In the case of NASA/ESA they have human rated systems and cargo/satellite rated systems.
it would not surprise me if there are 50+ cargo/satellite launches for every human rated launch.
so first use, send it up as a human(yes, I know they aren't there yet) rated and after that down grade it to cargo/satellite.
after a few hundred of these launches you can start to analyze your flight data and success rates and say, "ok now we'll keep this system human rated for 3 launches".
Slashdot Mirror
Universe Today
http://www.universetoday.com/1...
This is the difference between Canadian Sci-Fi and US Sci-Fi.
Canadian Sci-Fi has always been about hope. plain and simple.
US Sci-Fi comes from Hollywood and they don't understand the difference between Sci-Fi and horror.
you get 10-20 telescopes together and let people look at what they've been missing.
http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/
DSLR controller is a good example of that, but most people don't even notice the gui.
once they discover that they can zoom and pan that's all they think about.
the other amateur astronomers are all really sharp, but we're there to help expose the average joe/jane to science and astronomy. most people just don't really care about operating systems. it's no big thing.
there is an adapter called an OTG cable. it's like a USB with a couple of wires/pins flipped.
you can make one out of a USB, but they are so cheap it's not worth it.
there are a number of Apps, I like DSLR Controller the best.
you'll need a canon or nikon dslr with live view. a T2i or newer is recomended.
I use an android tablet to control and display timed exposures(or digitally zoom planetary objects) with my telescope/camera at star parties.
everyone always assumes it's an ipad.
ipad has become a generic term for a tablet.
the NFL thing is funny, but not surprising.
and the digital text books will have banner adds that you'll need to click on before being able to read the "History".
well, for what it's worth, you have the best SciFi.
I have to wonder how this will affect projects like Cyanogen mod.
some of these guys have a remote setup like what you describe and would be better able to help you.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/10...
My setup is like I described. I have a converted 10" Dob on an Equatorial mount that I use for astrophotography.
It's not high end, but it does wonders on a budget.
Dobs in the 5" - 10" range are perfect.
I recommend 8-10.
when they out grow the Dob mount you can buy some rings and put them on an equatorial mount.
it gives you an upgrade path.
some good links:
great for comparing prices
http://www.optcorp.com/
AWB offers a great little scope for the price.
http://store.astronomerswithou...
It's hard to beat a lot of their prices.
http://www.telescope.com/
maybe they should try letting people pick a level of code that they want to update to.
you could have the really overly tested stuff that doesn't break. we'll call this Stable.
then you could have the stuff that fixes the last problem, but might break something new. we'll call this Testing.
then you could have the bleeding edge stuff that you run just because you want the bragging rights of running some truly unstable shit. we'll call this Siri, Sydney or maybe Sid for short.
i'll bet M$ could even patent it.
i mixed opinions on this.
does the same rule apply to SpaceX when they film one of their tests?
a little rivalry is a good thing.
I'm a fan of both and still believe that putting all your eggs in one basket will just lead to other problems.
Just think of it as the new Facebook beta.
more of a disillusioned former Google supporter. many feel burned and bitter by their big brother crap.
it's not spin, just preparing for the worst, because that is the trend they've been showing us.
absolute control/power corrupts absolutely.
Google grabbing more power?
not surprised. surprised would be if they "did no evil".
to opt out at facebook add the following line to your hosts file:
127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com
does anyone know what CyangenMod will be doing?
look up the history of BMRT
I'd be happy if they gave that back.
I was a bit skeptical when I'd first heard about this.
What I hope happens is that they start off focusing on commercial applications like parking lots and drive ways.
That will give the technology time mature and the price to come down.
otherwise yeah, I suspect we'll be rebuilding a lot of roads as they work the real world bugs out.
SDCC
just have a sprayer over each entrance and exist.
I was an early supporter of Google but it just keeps getting worse and worse.
Google has become the Karma Sutra of the internet.
you are going to get screwed, just choose a position or they will chose it for you.
In the case of NASA/ESA they have human rated systems and cargo/satellite rated systems.
it would not surprise me if there are 50+ cargo/satellite launches for every human rated launch.
so first use, send it up as a human(yes, I know they aren't there yet) rated and after that down grade it to cargo/satellite.
after a few hundred of these launches you can start to analyze your flight data and success rates and say, "ok now we'll keep this system human rated for 3 launches".
Woooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo!