[SGVHAK] Flying Bike

[Jana Janoušková]

Thanks, Ed, for finding the english subtitles version.

I, too, think the batteries part is the most impressive part. I have been
watching the development of compact power sources. And it's really
exciting. I mean that can really change machines where weight and size
matter. Flying is definitely one of them. I know, quadcopter people can't
wait to fly longer distances, to fly their quadcopters to space and such.

About the dummy, he said the reason they are not flying a person is that
the machine cannot be certified for carrying passengers because of the
parts they used. But that there could be paperwork done to approve it. He
said, that this particular prototype will probably not be flown by a
person, but they are already looking into designing the next model, and
also hoping to use even longer lasting batteries as they become available.









On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 8:55 AM, Matthew Campbell <dvdmatt at gmail.com> wrote:

> James, that was solved over a century ago.  Take a look at an airplane
> yoke.  Adding push/pull on the handlebars would give you all the dimensions
> you need with a single control.
>
> A second set on inputs are the pedals.  While in the air just attach a
> sensor to the main sprocket to get another analog channel.
>
> With current 9DOF sensors and flight software the bike can completely fly
> itself much more stably than is shown in the video.  You just need to
> decide from the available inputs how to map them to movement.
>
> Humans do best with a small number of multi-functional controls.  Take a
> look at the RC remote control they are using to control the bike now.  2
> Joysticks (4 analog inputs) is more than enough.  Drop a sensor on to the
> front and rear brakes and you already have more analog channels than you
> need.  Add a mic to the bell and sensors on the gear shifters and your
> digital channels start to fill out.
>
> Remember steam ships and the series of bells used to signal the engine
> room from the bridge?  ;)
>
> Matt
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 7:25 AM, James McDuffie <mcduffie at pitfall.org>wrote:
>
>> I think the most impressive part of this bike is that batteries exist
>> that are lightweight enough to get this thing airborne, even if for only 6
>> minutes. I was immediately looking for a wire tether in the Czech only
>> video. Although I bet this thing would be loud enough to need ear
>> protection with extended use. It also seems they haven't figured out a good
>> way for a driver to control it from the bike itself and hence why it is
>> remote control only now. A bike steering wheel is by design a two
>> dimensional input device where on motorcycles one hand controls the break
>> and the other the throttle and gearing. Not sure where to fit the third
>> dimension into such controls.
>>
>> Ed Vernon <ed at agrfx.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
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>>> I found it with English subtitles.
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>>>
>>> Here’s the link:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ovsgui4YWs
>>>
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>>>
>>> *From:* hak-bounces at sgvhak.net [mailto:hak-bounces at sgvhak.net] *On
>>> Behalf Of *Jana Janoušková
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:43 AM
>>> *To:* Hardware Hacking Special Interest Group
>>> *Subject:* [SGVHAK] Flying Bike
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just for fun I thought I'll share a video showing a prototype of a
>>> flying bike: (after pushing play, you'll need to wait a few seconds for a
>>> commercial to pass)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.novinky.cz/domaci/304676-letajici-kolo-vzletlo-v-letnanech-sen-jana-tleskace-se-stal-skutecnosti.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It's in Czech so you'll not understand it, but I did not see the video
>>> published on any english sites. They are flying just a dummy in the bike
>>> seat. Also they don't show the bike riding on the ground. So I am not sure
>>> if the bike is rideable with the propellers attached. But the thing flies,
>>> so that's cool. They say it can fly for only about 6 minutes.
>>>
>>>
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